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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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Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Home to lots of information about Colchester & the surrounding area, the knowledgeable & friendly staff are here to help you on what to do, where to go or places to stay. The place to buy gifts and souvenirs, book guided tours & coach trips
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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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Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets, gigs and more.
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Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Stand Up Comedy at Charter Hall
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An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
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Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206 366000Colchester
The Headgate is a very adaptable multi-purpose building with a variety of attractive spaces. It has excellent facilities and total access for the disabled.
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
A Mercury Original, set on Mersea Island at Halloween
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Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 282010Colchester
The ultimate health spa experience. Providing you with a complete environment of rest and relaxation, to soothe, revitalise and transform. Try the range of beauty & relaxation treatments.
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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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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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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Stand-up comedy at the Mercury Theatre
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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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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
70s Legends at Colchester's Charter Hall
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
A tribute to the classic album, and the songs of Mike Oldfield, on stage at the Mercury Theatre
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
One of the best things about Colchester is that there's so much to explore that's completely free. Download a Family Heritage Treasure Trail, follow the map, and discover some of the town's historical highlights. With the choice of two routes; a…
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St Botolph's Church, St Botolph's Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EETelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Annual Concert by the British Army Band at St Botolph's Church
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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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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, Colchester
“THE SHOW THAT DEFINES A DECADE”
A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying 80’s
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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
“After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back with his second tour show, Surreal! A word that perfectly describes Gary’s last twelve months.
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