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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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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Sculpture in Firstsite art gallery
Colchester
El Guaca Mexican Restaurant located in the heart of Colchester, serving a great range of fresh,authentic Mexican cuisine.
Address
Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7QRTelephone
01206 483399Colchester
Enjoy a 50 piece choir and firework display from your car!
Address
37 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PQTelephone
07719 468125Colchester
Dice and a Slice, where you can play board games and enjoy wonderful food and drink.
Address
37 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PQTelephone
07719 468125Colchester
Dice and a Slice, where you can play board games and enjoy wonderful food and drink.
Colchester
Address
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.
Address
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.
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Art exhibition at Firstsite
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Lion Walk Shopping Ctr & Red Lion Yard, Colchester, CO1 1DXColchester
Lion Walk. Feel the Shopping
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Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Live Music at Colchester Arts Centre
Colchester
Independent Italian restaurant and Pizzeria, located adjacent to Colchester Castle and the beautiful Castle Park.
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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.
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Tymperleys, Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JNTelephone
07732 253311Colchester
Outdoor Theatre in Tymperleys' Garden
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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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Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
Stand Up Comedy at Colchester's Charter Hall
Colchester
Colchester's only surviving Saxon building which has an arrowhead (triangle arches) doorway in the tower and features re-used Roman bricks.
Address
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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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.
Address
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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