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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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Address
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.
Address
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.
Address
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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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.
Address
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.
Address
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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Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to Colchester Charter Hall with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now.
This will be John's eighth stand up show and it is shaping up to be his best yet. It will see him…
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Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJColchester
Colchester Medieval Fayre and Oyster Market returns to Castle Park
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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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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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The Roman Theatre goes online for Heritage Open Days
Dating from the 15th century this fine flint flushwork gatehouse just off St John's Green has a vaulted interior. It was the entrance to St John's Abbey precinct (demolished during the 16th century Reformation).
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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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Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
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Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
The Colchester Art Centre Director takes his annual charity show online!
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Regular record fair in Colchester's landmark contemporary art gallery
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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
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
He's back for more comedy chaos! Jason has learnt over the past few years that we all need to "play" a bit more in our lives.
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
One of the UK's longest running David Bowie tributes return to Colchester Arts Centre
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14 Short Wyre Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LNTelephone
01206 576241Colchester
A 1940's inspired tea room, offering breakfasts, light lunches, sweet and savoury delights and afternoon tea.
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