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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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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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Castle Park, Lower Castle Park, Castle Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UNCastle Road, Colchester
Join us for the first dedicated House music event in Colchester, featuring Jess Bays and Roger Sanchez.
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Step through the archway into an oasis of calm in the heart of Colchester. Tymperleys tearoom and restaurant is located in an historic Tudor house set within a beautiful walled garden.
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Welcome to the Castle Park and to a trail that leads you past some of our more interesting and notable trees. Trees, those large woody plants that we sometimes take for granted. We benefit from their welcome shade on a hot summer’s day, or stroll…
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The "Green Room" Bistro Restaurant offers fine English dining unlike anywhere else in Colchester.
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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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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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Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment from the Ice Age right up to today.Explore the garden trail and stag beetle exhibition.
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The George Hotel, 116 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TDTelephone
01206 578494Colchester
Award-winning local suppliers contribute to a vibrant menu with seasonal produce at the George Hotel
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Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
0330 60 62 587Colchester
The Colchester Anti Loo Roll Festival returns to Castle Park for 2024.
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
A riverside walking trail from Colchester's town centre to the historic port.
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Colchester War Memorial, High Street, Cowdray Crescent, colchester, Essex, CO1 1THTelephone
07852121263Cowdray Crescent, colchester
A regular Friday night Ghost Tour, led by Colchester History Tours
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Discover the wildlife and history of the Bourne Valley with this downloadable audio tour. Starting just outside the gate to Bourne Mill on your travels you’ll be greeted by the Miller’s daughter, a medieval botanist, and Brother Jerome from St…
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Colchester War Memorial, Castle Park, High Street Cowdrey Crescent,, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1THTelephone
07852 121263High Street Cowdrey Crescent,, Colchester
Join a regular Sunday afternoon Roman Colchester Walking Tour hosted by Colchester History Tours
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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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Independent Italian restaurant and Pizzeria, located adjacent to Colchester Castle and the beautiful Castle Park.
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Rollerworld is back in action again for a thrilling day and night of skating!
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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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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
'In-between Us' seeks to examine identity and masculinities, challenging social constructs and stereotypes through art by weaving connections between the past and present.
Join us to investigate how ideas of masculinities have changed across…
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Samaritans Colchester, Walsingham Road Community Hall, 34 Walsingham Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7BN34 Walsingham Road, Colchester
Enjoy a Q&A with Hafsa Zayyan as part of the Essex Book Festival 2024 event.
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