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#OnThisDay 377 years ago, #Colchester reluctantly allowed #Royalist forces into the town. An 11 wk siege followed which we can still see evidence of today! Learn more with our Siege Map-download below or pick up from our HQ in Hollytrees! visitcolchester.com/listing/the-si… #Essex

Practice makes perfect: 7th Parachute Regiment RHA rehearse to fire a 21-gun Royal Salute in Castle Park #Colchester on Saturday to mark HM The King's Official Birthday. The guns will fire at noon💥, with the Band and Bugles of The Rifles playing at the bandstand from 1115🎺.

Happy #StBotolphsDay! The 900 year old St Botolphs Priory sits just outside of Colchester's Roman walls. Despite its ruinous appearance, it is undoubtedly picturesque in form and medieval brickwork✨ Today it's an English Heritage site and FREE to visit! #Colchester #Essex

A short drive from #Colchester city walls sits the idyllic village of Dedham 🌳 An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty✨ with a rich and interesting history. Learn more about this delightful location on our guided tour on 25th June! visitcolchester.com/event/delightf… #Essex

#EnglishWineWeek? Don't mind if we do🍷😉 In #Colchester we're spoilt for choice w/vineyards in Dedham, Mersea + a hop across the district borders in Thorrington + Ardleigh too! Discover these + more online at visitcolchester.com 📸:Mersea Island Vineyard/DedhamValeVineyard

We can't say that we have maniacal dancing💃+ pointy shoes, we DO have St Johns Abbey gatehouse! An English Heritage site and the only remainder of the Abbey which once stood in this space. It's history is fascinating! Read more below: visitcolchester.com/listing/st-joh… #Colchester #Essex

Is it too early to say the C word...? We're talking #Christmas of course!🎅 For us, it's never too early to plan ahead✍️and now is the perfect time to book spots for the events that make that time of year sparkle✨ Find our more at visitcolchester.com/whats-on/chris… #colchester #essex

The Dutch Quarter reveals a Roman Theatre🎭medieval churches, timbered houses+winding streets serving its inhabitants thru time⌛️(Romans, cloth merchants, Royalist soldiers!) Join our tour to learn about this fascinating historical quarter of #Colchester visitcolchester.com/event/guided-w…

We get the heart eye emojis around all these buildings too😍and always a thrill to know that others have enjoyed their visit🥰#Colchester has a huge wealth of fascinating #heritage sites! Learn more on our website visitcolchester.com/things-to-do/h… Visit Essex #Essex

There are some brilliant events in #Colchester this month📅 From walking tours, a carnival, #Wivenhoe Regatta, East Anglia Railway Museums #Railway200 celebrations🎉🚂 Stay updated at visitcolchester.com/whats-on/ 😎 📸#VisitColchester/Suffolk Market Events #Essex #VisitEssex

⌛️Not long until our Leafy #Lexden guided walking tour on 9th July! A picturesque suburb of #Colchester, Lexden is steeped in heritage, interesting architecture and has some fabulous green spaces🌳An event not to be missed! Book online below: visitcolchester.com/event/leafy-le… #Essex

A new month is upon us and a fresh new comp has landed! The lucky winner will receive a family ticket to #Colchester Castle's new Mythical Creatures exhibition!🧜‍♂️🐉Hop across to our FB page to be in with a chance of winning facebook.com/visitcolchester #essex Colchester Museums Visit Essex

Run don't walk - The Jumbo Project - North Essex Heritage have released their new batch of Jumbo tour tickets! These are always super popular so be quick if you want to be in with a chance of securing your ticket! 🎟️ #Jumbo #Colchester #Essex

🌳We LOVE the blooms in #Colchester Castle Park 🌼This public green space is maintained throughout the year by Park Rangers, Id Verde Gardeners and the FriendsofCastlePark We've been especially admiring the recent display commemorating #VEDay80 #Essex Visit Essex

The school year is winding down+we have a perfect selection of treats to say a special thank you to the staff, friends and folk who have gone the extra mile💝 Pop to our shop in our HQ, Hollytrees Museum to browse the our range of unique and #Colchester themed gifts🎁 #Essex

Sun, sea, sand and beautiful sunsets too 🌊Mersea sure does deliver, especially in this Summer weather 😎 #Colchester #Essex

🐶Take your pup on the paw-fect adventure and visit #Colchester! Rent a #dogfriendly beach hut on #MerseaIsland, explore the iconic arches of #Chappel Viaduct+be sure to visit The Swan Inn to sample Dog-Friendly Beer🍻 visitcolchester.com/plan-your-visi… 📸:@thelifeof_thistle #Essex

On the banks of the River Colne sits #Wivenhoe. Home to a bustling community, it has a history of ship building and fishing, which you will be able to discover on this tour along the river bank and through the lanes. Book below! 👇 visitcolchester.com/event/wivenhoe… #colchester #essex

What a view from Ye Olde Albion ! Both #Wivenhoe and #Rowhedge in shot either side of the River Colne. Both sides are fantastic for cute cafes, pubs, walks, or simply relaxing and enjoying the view☺️ #Colchester #Essex

There are several accessible routes in the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley that are suitable for wheelchair users and buggies, some purpose-built 👨‍🦽 We've pulled together a handy guide 📝 Find out more 👉 buff.ly/3V87lAg