Colchester Carnival will return to Colchester town centre between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 16th July 2016.
Colchester Carnival will return to Colchester town centre between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 16th July 2016.
The carnival aims to feature the best of the Colchester arts community. Last year over 50 groups took part in the procession, featuring over 1,000 performers. The procession is over a mile long!
The carnival procession starts at the earlier time of 1pm this year. The route starts from Abbey Field (Circular Road North) and finishes at the end of the High Street. You just need to find a suitable space for your family and wait for the free fun to pass you by.
The carnival will be collecting for two nominated Colchester charities The Haven Project and The Robin Cancer Trust.
Here are approximate timings for the arrival of the carnival:
- Circular Road North – 1.00pm
- Butt Road – 1.05pm
- Southway – 1.15pm
- Headgate – 1.20pm
- High Street – 1.30pm
- Colchester Castle – 1.40pm
The carnival procession should finish by 3pm at the latest. Expect the procession to take 45 minutes to pass your viewing point.
You can watch for free at any point along the route.
Wivenhoe House is located on the outskirts of Colchester town and is just a short bus or taxi ride away. We have lots of free ample parking outside our hotel.
Our brasserie restaurant and terrace will be open for lunch and dinner on the day and is a perfect place to come either pre or post event with family and friends.
For anyone travelling to the Carnival we have 40 luxury bedrooms