In search

The year seems to have flown by so far and now on the hori­zon is Moth­ers Day! Here is our 2023 guide to the per­fect gift for mum, from after­noon teas to the not so tra­di­tion­al gifts we’ve got you covered.

It feels like the kids have only just gone back to school but the East­er hol­i­days are on their way! If you’re look­ing for ways to keep every­one enter­tained, cre­ative, and active look no fur­ther. We have com­piled a range of activ­i­ties for every­one to enjoy safe­ly this spring.

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.

Wel­come back to Headgate The­atre! This week we spoke to Headgate The­atre about what they’ve missed the most and what they’re look­ing for­ward to this year.

Father fig­ures come in all shapes and sizes and this Fathers Day we want to help you cel­e­brate them and show them some love! So, we’ve put togeth­er a guide just for you to help you find the per­fect gift, card or ges­ture that helps make their day.

The design for the Colch­ester Gift Card has been revealed! After the open call for Colch­ester cre­atives to design the card take a look at the final design in this blog.

This sum­mer is set to be an absolute win­ner with a star-stud­ded line up of awe­some events for all of the fam­i­ly. Whether you’re look­ing for a day event to keep the kids enter­tained with activ­i­ties or a con­cert that you’ll remem­ber for years to come.

Where to eat veg­an in Colch­ester. Our top pick of veg­an restau­rants and cafes in the City centre.

We’re work­ing on an excit­ing new project that gives artists the oppor­tu­ni­ty to have their art dis­played on a large scale in Colch­ester. Check out this blog to find out how to get involved!