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A Thriving Hub
At the heart of Colchester encircled by the historic Roman Wall, lies the city centre, a place which has been the focal point of the city’s activities for thousands of years, and today is still a busy, thriving hub with lots to see and do.
As well as exciting opportunities for shopping and food & drink in the city centre, you'll discover the city's key heritage and cultural sites within minutes of each other as well as a host of fantastic places to stay should you wish to take a little longer to explore what Colchester has to offer.
For a comprehensive list of businesses, shops and restaurants in the city centre you may wish to visit In Colchester, a dedicated city centre website set up by Colchester's Business Improvement District.
City Centre Attractions
Historically, Colchester's city centre has largely developed inside the Roman Wall that circled the old city. As a result many of the city's key attractions are within easy reach of each other with any two attractions seldom more than a five or ten minute walk from each other.
Key historic sites including the Castle, Priory and the wall itself sit side-by-side more contemporary structures such as the city's modern art gallery and theatre. Similarly, the busy shopping streets of the city centre are a stone's throw from the relative tranquilty of the Victorian Castle Park, and the quieter residential streets of the city's historic Dutch Quarter.
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Upper Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2UGColchester
A FREE day of fun for all the family in Castle Park.
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The theatre mentioned in Tacitus' account of the Boudican attack on Colchester was probably on the same site as the later theatre excavated in Maidenburgh Street in 1981-2.
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St Botolphs Prioy, Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QATelephone
01206 282931Colchester
The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the Anglo-Saxon minster community of Colchester. Only the ruined remains of the nave survive today, under the care of English Heritage.
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Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
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Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1YHCOLCHESTER
Charter Hall is one of Colchester's premier venues, hosting a huge range of year-round entertainment, from live music, top touring stand-up comedy, indoor sporting events, food and drink festivals and vintage fayres.
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The "Green Room" Bistro Restaurant offers fine English dining unlike anywhere else in Colchester.
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Unit B&C Global Park, 12 Moorside, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TJTelephone
01206 791194Colchester
Essex's only dedicated bouldering centre, Colchester Climbing Project allows you to scale walls up to 4m high. No ropes are used and instead the floors are covered with deep mats.
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wagamama, 141-142 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PGTelephone
01206 911041Colchester
wagamama is a celebration of Asian food inspired by Japanese ramen bars and is a truly unique way to eat.
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
One of the best things about Colchester is that there's so much to explore that's completely free. Download a Family Heritage Treasure Trail, follow the map, and discover some of the town's historical highlights. With the choice of two routes; a…
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Castle Park Band Stand, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UNColchester
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year.
These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!
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Charter Hall, Colchester, essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Join a cast of West End singers and live band to experience the hits of Elton John.
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Party the night away and re-live the best, most influential musical eras of our times with Dave Pearce.
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Discover Colchester's history through these blue plaque guides put together by Colchester Civic Society. Choose from three trails: The Town Centre, Military and Wartime, or the Out of Town Trail.
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
Explore a mix of art mediums in these all-day comprehensive study workshops with Jevan Watkins Jones!
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Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
+441206282920Hollytrees Museum, Colchester
Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Claudius and Queen Boudica to uncover Colchester's fascinating Roman history
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Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Exhilarating tribute musical taking Buble and Sinatra fans by storm brings you all their greatest hits, convincing vocals, personas and fun of the two idols inside a humorous storyline backed by the virtuosic Capitol Swing Orchestra, feat. musicians…
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26 St John's Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HBTelephone
01206 366059Colchester
An Art Cafe run by The Dacon Trust Ltd which helps provide work and training to adults with learning disabilities.
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHColchester
Walk in the footsteps of some of Colchester's influential women of the past as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
This jam packed two-day spectacular event features talks and demonstrations with industry insiders.
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Tesco Express, 42-46 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HHColchester
Visit the sites of lost and existing religious buildings around Colchester as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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