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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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Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel St North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206 366000Colchester
PART OF COLCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL
Shar Cooterie (Colchester, England)
Join the Queen of the Deli, Shar Cooterie for an hour of the most chaotic bingo this side of that Butlins trip you took! With a few songs and a full game of classic bingo,…Address
Colchester, Town Centre, Constable Country, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Constable Country
The route is within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and uses a mixture of mainly quiet roads, cycle paths and well-surfaced tracks. The full circuit is about 69 miles and is designed to completed in two to three days, but…
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel St North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206 366000Colchester
PART OF COLCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL
By Headgate Young Company (Colchester, England)
Year 11. Would you do it again? The notorious girls at Harcourt High, might not have a choice. Currently failing their GSCE'S, the girls are given a last chance to…Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
Stand Up Comedy at Colchester's Charter Hall
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
n tour with their celebrated Christmas show that mixes traditional folk music, seasonal material, stirring in classical, pop and music hall, all topped off with audience participation and lashings of wry humour, Paul Sartin (Bellowhead / Faustus)…
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Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EETelephone
01206 572641Essex
The first St Botolph's Church was built where the ruins of St Botolph's Priory Church now stand.
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel St North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206 366000Colchester
PART OF COLCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL
By Stage Write (Colchester, England)
Once upon a time there was a boy who grew...and grew... and just didn't stop growing! As if being born in a rain drenched Welsh village wasn't enough, Paul has to negotiate…Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Nominated four times, and winner in 2015, of Musician Of The Year BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Sam Sweeney is a veteran of the mighty Bellowhead, former and inaugural artistic director of the National Folk Youth Ensemble, founder member of the acclaimed…
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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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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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Head Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NHColchester
The ODEON Cinema in Colchester is a fully digital eight screen cinema showing RealD and 3D films. It includes a large Costa Coffee shop and a Ben and Jerry's ice cream parlour.
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Address
14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206366000Colchester
All the warmth and joy of a perfect Christmas wrapped up in your favourite seasonal songs. Have yourselves a merry little Christmas with us at the Headgate Theatre!
Colchester
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.
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
So stunning live' says Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6 Music), Faustus are known for captivating audiences with their sheer room-shaking power, vocal precision and instrumental mastery. Put simply, this band has complete command on stage and in the studio.
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Multi award winning floral designer Mig Kimpton returns to the Mercury Theatre with a brand new unique floral show this winter.
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Widely regarded by critics and fans alike as one of Europe's finest ever vocalists, Jo remains a genre-defying, independently minded artist of rare credibility, and one who makes sincere, soulful and heartfelt music, combining rock, blues, soul,…
Colchester
El Guaca Mexican Restaurant located in the heart of Colchester, serving a great range of fresh,authentic Mexican cuisine.
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Paying homage to both the genius of composer Vince Guaraldi and creator Charles M. Schulz, the first half of the show features tunes from A Charlie Brown Christmas, along with the pianist's Grammy-winning Cast Your Fate To The Wind and The Great…
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
07914516308Colchester
Their first shows in 35 years. JoBoxers stormed the UK charts in the '80s. Their single 'Boxerbeat' reached No.3 while the next hit, 'Just Got Lucky' hit No.6 UK, Top 40 US and featured in the movie The 40 Year Old Virgin and as the opening track…
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