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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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Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Craft sessions at Colchester Castle
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D'arcy House, 3 Culver Street East, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LDTelephone
01206 366059Colchester
An Art Cafe run by The Dacon Trust Ltd which helps provide work and training to adults with learning disabilities.
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High Street, Colchester, ESSEX, CO1 1UGTelephone
02079 305984Colchester
With a wide range of menus on offer, we are proud to be able to satisfy all tastes and preferences at any time of the day.
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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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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Download these audio files to your phone or tablet for an audio tour of Colchester's Roman History. Follow the trail and listen to the insightful commentary as you go. Courtesy of Signals Media.
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Drop-in sessions at Hollytrees Museum.
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An independent coffee shop serving great coffee and a delicious range of cakes and sweet treats,all 100% plant based and many gluten free.
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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
The World’s largest George Michael celebration FASTLOVE is back with a brand new show for 2020.
Now touring in 18 countries, FASTLOVE has quickly become a global phenomenon and you can be a part of it on this amazing journey.Address
High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 575913Colchester
Grey Friars opens for Heritage Open Days
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Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206366000Colchester
TRISH DUNN VENTRILOQUIST/COMEDIAN
"Hide The Crazy" is an evening of comedy escapades presented by ventriloquist Trish Dunn and a whole cast of "characters" (puppets/dummies). Trish's 'friends' bring side splitting humour to the Headgate with their…Address
Natural History Museum, The Former All Saints Church, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282941High Street, Colchester
A new trail in Colchester's Natural History Museum
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20-21 Middleborough, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1QXTelephone
01206 844448Colchester
Contemporary Pan Pacific dining, small plate sharing or to devour alone, it’s the ultimate dining experience. Seafood, ceviche, sashimi and a speciality Japanese Robatayaki charcoal grill.
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco!
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Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
One in a series of talks accompanying the Wicked Spirits? Witchcraft + magic Exhibition
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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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Culver Square shopping centre - Discover Something You
"The Place to Meet, The Place to Shop” - Located in the centre of Colchester, Essex, Culver Square Shopping Centre is a convenient shopping location. The centre provides a wide range of…
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Eld Lane, Colchester, CO1 1DXColchester
Colchester's South Lanes house a number of small and independent shops and businesses across Sir Isaac's Walk, Eld Lane, Trinity Street and Scheregate Steps.
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Signals Media Arts Centre, Victoria Chambers, St Runwald Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HFTelephone
+447726882403Colchester
Need some Halloween costume inspiration? Come to Signals and transform yourself into a venomous vampire or a ghastly ghoul with special effects.
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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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3 Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 564325Colchester
Bar & restaurant in Colchester's town centre perfect for day as much as night. Lunch & dinner, beer, wine & cocktails, afternoon tea too.
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