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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, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
TV's Ed Byrne brings his new show to Colchester's Charter Hall
Address
Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex,, CO1 1YHTelephone
0871 222 36 75Colchester
Tenpin Colchester is an exciting venue for your day, or evening out, with 24 lanes, there is plenty of fun to be had for everyone. As well as bowling there are arcade games, American pool and air hockey.
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Holy Trinity Church goes online for Heritage Open Days
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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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Tymperleys, Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JNTelephone
07732 253311Colchester
Outdoor Theatre in Tymperleys' Garden
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Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948COLCHESTER
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* Charter Hall is one of Colchester's premier venues, hosting a huge range of year-round entertainment, from live music, top touring stand-up comedy, indoor sporting events, food and drink festivals and vintage fayres.
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Independent Italian restaurant and Pizzeria, located adjacent to Colchester Castle and the beautiful Castle Park.
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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
TV funnyman Jimmy Carr brings his new show to Colchester's Charter Hall
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Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XLTelephone
0330 0538064Colchester
At Smoke & Fire Festival Colchester you'll watch some of the top BBQ chefs and open-fire cookery, pitmasters' live demonstrations and masterclasses – whilst feasting on a tremendous variety of BBQ'd and open-fire cooked food.
With cooking and…
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23 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3ENColchester
Locally sourced, organic fresh food cafe, specialising in vegan and gluten free.
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Painting exhibition at Firstsite
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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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Lion Walk Shopping Ctr & Red Lion Yard, Colchester, CO1 1DXColchester
Lion Walk. Feel the Shopping
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An award-winning department store. Six floors offering everything from fashion to furniture. World famous brands. The latest must-haves. Superb gifts. Exceptional customer service.
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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Europe’s first and only show of its kind, with a full live band experience.
Taking you back to the most exciting musical movement in decades – The 1990’s Dance Era.Address
Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7QRTelephone
01206 483399Colchester
New December Dates! Skyrocket Drive-in fireworks Display Colchester event set in an idyllic countryside location just off the A12 at Colchester.
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Our Farm Mud Run is a 1.5km multi lap obstacle course for kids! The course passes through trails in our fields with lots of farm obstacles, bogs, straw bales and mud for children to have fun over. The Farm Mud Run is ideal for families.
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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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Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282962Colchester
Three walking trails of Castle park - each aimed at a different age group
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Roman House, 19 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PHTelephone
0333 321 0104Colchester
Curzon Colchester is an independent arthouse cinema wih three screens, showing the best of quality mainstream including family films, independent gems and events. Two cafe bars and a roof terrace.
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