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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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Firstsite Studios, Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHLewis Gardens, Colchester
Enjoy a screening of 'They Came to a City' - based on J.B. Priestly's play - as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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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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Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGCastle Park, Colchester
Families are invited to accompany a city guide to play I Spy around the city centre
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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 282946Cowdray Avenue, Colchester
An unmissable evening for true crime fans featuruing research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather.
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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
Cutting, ripping, tearing, glueing - learn how to make a collage in this fun, accessible workshop.
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Live comedy at the Mercury Theatre
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The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function rooms, still used for their original purpose.
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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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Colchester's only surviving Saxon building which has an arrowhead (triangle arches) doorway in the tower and features re-used Roman bricks.
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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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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
Enjoy this spellbinding tribute show at Charter Hall.
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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 1YHColchester
This jam packed two-day spectacular event features talks and demonstrations with industry insiders.
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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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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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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
A monthly meet up for watercolour painters and enthusiasts – open for all levels.
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Town Hall, High St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PJColchester
Terror At The Town Hall – The Poltergeist’ is a brand-new Halloween experience.
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Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
Discos for Grown Ups pop-up disco party is coming to Charter Hall!
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Colchester
Clive John pays homage to Cash in his warming unique way, set in Folsom Prison.
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