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The 21 Best Things to See and Do in Colchester (2024)
I have had many wonderful day trips to Colchester. It is an historic town, with a colourful past, including being sacked by Boudicca and the Iceni tribe and the 11-day Siege of Colchester that took place during the English Civil War. There is so much to see and do here, and I would like to share my experiences to help you plan your trip to Colchester.
Top 10 Things to Do in Margate, Kent (2024)
Margate is a seaside town on the South coast of Kent, England. It is just 90 minutes from London by train and an easy drive from many other nearby towns. This makes Margate a great day trip destination, although there is plenty to do if you are able to stay longer.
Top 14 Things to do at Parque das Nações, Lisbon
Located on the banks of the River Tagus, the Parque das Nações was a former industrial area that became one of Europe’s largest urban regeneration projects.
Art tourism was placed at the heart of the regeneration strategy. This attracted international artists and architects who have used this area to showcase their talents. Find out more and why you should visit the Parque das Nações.
Everything you need to know about Firstsite Gallery, Colchester
Firstsite is a gallery space in the centre of Colchester, Essex that shows a wide variety of exhibitions, films and events. A visit to Firstsite has become one of our family’s favourite weekend activities. I have set out everything you need to know about Firstsite that I hope will encourage you to visit and enjoy it as much as we do.