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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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Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
A tribute show like no other, featuring the music of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift!
Colchester
An award-winning department store. Six floors offering everything from fashion to furniture. World famous brands. The latest must-haves. Superb gifts. Exceptional customer service.
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Samaritans Colchester, Walsingham Road Community Hall, 34 Walsingham Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7BN34 Walsingham Road, Colchester
Featuring an audience Q&A, learn about a decade-spanning, queer story as part of the Essex Book Festival 2024 event.
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
Listen to Freddie Robbins as part of the Colchester Art Society Lecture Series.
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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHCowdray Avenue
Witness the New Age of Mechanized Combat as your favourite robots battle in the Heavyweight Championship!
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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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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Noble & Webster have created a remarkable group of anti-monuments in their 24-year career, mixing the strategies of modern sculpture and the attitude of punk to make art from anti-art.
Their work derives much of its power from its fusion of…Address
Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHCowdray Ave, Colchester
Direct from the West End, this is the Ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond.
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Colchester
Come and join us for a spectacular journey of music and events from the last 35 years.
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Colchester, Town Centre, Constable Country, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Constable Country
The route is within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and uses a mixture of mainly quiet roads, cycle paths and well-surfaced tracks. The full circuit is about 69 miles and is designed to completed in two to three days, but…
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66 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PXTelephone
01206 578555Colchester
Serving a delicious selection of food, with something to suit everyone's taste.
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Live comedy at the Mercury Theatre
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Experience the energy and stunning vocals of songs from the catalogue of Frankie Valli in this breath-taking tribute.
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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.
Colchester
Enjoy music from a live DJ as you sample gin and rum from hand-picked distillers.
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37 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PQTelephone
07719 468125Colchester
Dice and a Slice, where you can play board games and enjoy wonderful food and drink.
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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, Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHCowdray Ave, Colchester
The Floyd Effect pay tribute to Pink Floyd with full performances of 'Animals' and 'Dark Side of the Moon'.
Colchester
The Ultimate Queen Tribute
Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio GAGA.
Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you've been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the…
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Colchester War Memorial, 66 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNColchester
Learn more about Colchester's social and economic history as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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