VISIT Essex have announced that some of Colchester's most noticeable tourist attractions will be part of a film they're making.

The film will be released on Saturday October 26 and will feature attractions such as Colchester Castle museum, Firstsite and Colchester Zoo.

The production is due to be released as part of Essex Day, looking to put the county on the map.

Councillor Mark Durham, chairman of Visit Essex said: “Essex Day marks the celebration of its Patron Saint, St Cedd, a seventh-century Anglo-Saxon bishop who played a key role in converting the East Saxons to Christianity.

"He founded a monastery in Bradwell-on-Sea in 654 AD, which is now known as St Peter-on-the-Wall. The church is one of the oldest Christian buildings in England.

“Essex is home to so many unexpected places, from our 350 mile coastline to iconic landmarks, such as Colchester Castle and Audley End House and Gardens.

"We love where we live and would like to invite all to celebrate our county this Essex Day.”

Essex has over 200 visitor attractions and Colchester Zoo tops the list of "must places to visit".

Colchester is Britain's first city and today, Colchester Castle, which is the largest Norman keep in Europe is home to a museum that contains thousands of years of history.