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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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Colchester LEAF Centre, 28 Priory Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LGTelephone
+447811689546Colchester
Liven up your lunchtimes with a selection of free climate-themed talks.
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
Comedian Gary Meikle is back yet again with another self-written, self-deprecating show.
Colchester
Rollerworld is back in action again for a thrilling day and night of skating!
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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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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
Artist Justine Moss helps you to learn skills in mark-making, portraying movement and capturing expression.
Address
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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Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JRColchester
A picturesque shopping in street in Colchester's town centre, Trinity Street is full of unique traders, businesses and history. From the town's oldest standing building to a range of fantastic cafes, there's plenty to enjoy on Trinity Street
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3 Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 564325Colchester
Bar & restaurant in Colchester's town centre perfect for day as much as night. Lunch & dinner, beer, wine & cocktails, afternoon tea too.
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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.
Colchester
An independent café in the heart of Colchester, with delicious homemade and locally sourced food and speciality coffee. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and Supper Club.
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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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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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St Botolph's Roundabout, Britannia Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EFColchester
Connect with the local landscape and get creative on this route as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Colchester
Theroux and Wilson combine their professional backgrounds for this literary event.
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2 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DZTelephone
01206 368889Colchester
Traditional Asian cooking techniques are used in this friendly and contemporary setting.
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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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Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHCowdray Ave, Colchester
Ben Elton returns with his newest comedy tour: Authentic Stupidity!
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Charter Hall, Colchester, essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Join legendary singer Alexander O'Neal on his Farewell World Tour.
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
Create colourful and vibrant artwork at this Drag Life Drawing session with Sirena Hart.
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
Cutting, ripping, tearing, glueing - learn how to make a collage in this fun, accessible workshop.
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