Mother’s Day in Colchester 2026
Mothering Sunday lands on Sunday 15 March 2026 - aka your official reminder to book the table, buy the flowers and plan something to make her feel special.
Amelia Kemp
Christmas in Colchester 2025: Lights, markets, shows & where to meet Santa
Colchester’s turning on the sparkle! From the big city-centre switch-on to cosy grottos, light trails, markets and blockbuster family shows, here’s your no-stress guide to planning a magical festive season in Britain’s First City.
Amelia Kemp
Your Festive Guide to Colchester
The lights are going up. The Christmas jumpers are coming out. Group chats are already arguing about where the work do should be.Which means one thing: festive nightlife season in Colchester is officially here!
Amelia Kemp
Summer Unlocked at Castle Park
Your ultimate guide to live music, foodie festivals & family fun in Colchester!
Amelia Kemp
Colchester’s Soapbox Rally Returns This September!
Colchester’s Soapbox Rally is back this September for another day of thrills, creativity, and gravity-powered racing! Watch as homemade karts hurtle down North Hill, with teams battling it out for glory in a series of head-to-head races. Expect wild designs, crowd-voted favourites, live screen zones, and plenty of family fun. Whether you’re building a kart or cheering from the sidelines, get ready for one of the city’s most exciting events of the year!
Amelia Kemp
The InColchester App
The InColchester App is now live and available to download
Amelia Kemp
Colchester Soapbox Rally moves to North Hill
City centre event postponed due to exciting relocation
Abigail Dover
Celebrating the Colchester Soapbox Rally 2023
On Sunday the 17th of September Our Colchester BID hosted the first ever Colchester Soapbox Rally! It was such a fun day which saw thousands of people head to the city centre to spectate. Take a look at the high lights and see the racers final times in this blog.
Jess Walker
Soapbox Rally: Design your own Kart
There's not long until the Colchester Soapbox Rally! Whilst we wait for the Soapbox, why not design your own Kart?
Elliott Fluin
Things to do with the kids in Colchester
Looking for a day out with the kids? Find our list of top things to do with the kids in Colchester below!
Elliott Fluin
Things to do in Colchester
Curious of what this city has to offer? Click here to find out more...
Andrei Mititelu
Catch Up in Colchester
Phase three of reopening could be on the horizon and with April already proving a success, we are loving welcoming you back to the town centre safely! Check out our guide for the our go to places to catch up in Colchester.
Jess Walker