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A Thriving Hub
At the heart of Colchester encircled by the town's historic Roman Wall, lies the town centre, a place which has been the focal point of the town’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 town centre, you'll discover the town'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 town centre you may wish to visit In Colchester, a dedicated town centre website set up by Colchester's Business Improvement District.
Town Centre Attractions
Historically, Colchester's town centre has largely developed inside the Roman Wall that circled the old city. As a result many of the town'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 town's modern art gallery and theatre. Similarly, the busy shopping streets of the town centre are a stone's throw from the relative tranquilty of the Victorian Castle Park, and the quieter residential streets of the town's historic Dutch Quarter.
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Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Stand up comedy at Colchester Charter Hall
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Bringing you the flavour of Damascus, Falafel and More serves refreshing and aromatic Syrian food.
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
A new musical based on the classic tale, at the Mercury Theatre
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
An East Anglian Ghost Story in the Mercury Theatre
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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Cowdray Avenue
Dig out those 80`s clothes, grab your dancing shoes, and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’ and Yes fancy dress is encouraged!
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136-137 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SPTelephone
01206 572412Colchester
Bill’s Colchester restaurant is in a lovely old building on the high street. Pretty and characterful with plenty of cosy corners, including a private dining room for up to 28 guests.
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Located just north of the High Street and includes: Maidenburgh Street, West Stockwell Street, East Stockwell Street, Stockwell Street, St Helen's Lane, Northgate Street and Nunn's Road.
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Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948COLCHESTER
Jason can’t wait to play his first music concert tour in four years with his ‘Even More Good Reasons’ Tour. Don’t miss it!
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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
70s Legends at Colchester's Charter Hall
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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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Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTColchester
Jumbo Water Tower was built in 1883 and once provided clean water to Colchester Town Centre. Today it stands empty and is no longer open to the public, but it still a great source of civic pride to local residents. Named after London Zoo's Jumbo…
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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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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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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
This excellent self-guided walking tour of the Town Centre's key historical sites is available to purchase for £2.50 from the Visitor Information Centre. Take a leisurely stroll with it in hand and you could easilly eat up a whole afternoon. A…
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10 St Botolph's Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7DUTelephone
01206 766422Colchester
Stationery for home, office and school.
Craft supplies for card making and scrapbooking - hundreds of peel-offs, decoupage and cutting dies.
Local postcards and gift ideas.Address
The George Hotel, 116 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TDTelephone
01206 578494Colchester
Inspired by Victorian Elegance and eclectic design to bring you an unforgettable experience.
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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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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
A thrilling retelling of Suffolk’s real-life murder mystery, at the Mercury Theatre
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Fantastic Family Show at the Mercury Theatre
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Comedy at the Mercury Theatre
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