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The house is known as Hollytrees after two holly trees planted in the grounds by Charles Gray in 1729 [1] [2] and is now a museum serving the centre of Colchester and specialising in local history. It also houses Colchester's Visitor Information Centre. It is a grade I listed building. [3]
Firstsite is a visual arts organisation based in Colchester, Essex, which opened in 1993 as Colchester and District Visual Arts Trust, changing its name to Firstsite in 1995. [1] Its current building was opened in 2011. [2] It was the national Art Fund's Museum of the Year in 2021. [3]
Colchester and Ipswich Museums Service (CIMS) was established in 2007 to provide joint services to the residents of Ipswich and Colchester. [1] Colchester Borough Council was the designated lead authority.
The Colchester Town Green is located at the center of the district. Several commercial, residential and civic buildings mostly from the 19th century, surround the green, with the Colchester Federated Church in the Greek Revival style and the Bacon Academy (built in 1803 and separately listed on the NRHP) being the dominant structures.
The Colchester School of Art, opened in 1885, is based in the Colchester Institute, [76] near the centre. A film festival, showcasing a selection of new feature and short films from around the world and centred at the VAF, was held from to 2012 to 2017 (excluding 2016).
Colchester Zoological Society (formally Colchester Zoo) is a zoological garden situated near Colchester, England. The zoo opened in 1963 and celebrated its 60th anniversary on 2 June 2023. The zoo is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates and birds as well as many invertebrates and fish species.