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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
14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206366000Colchester
We present a fast-moving, up-to-date retelling of this classic folk tale about brave young Jack Nimble, Daisy the dancing cow and a life and death struggle with the cannibal giant Mr. Bigg. Will love triumph over greed? Can Greenville be saved from…
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Arguably the band's most controversial release (the band considered it as a protest album), not only did it do more than anything in pop culture to encourage a generation to become vegetarians, it was the first album to introduce Morrissey's…Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Two of the world’s biggest bands BOYZONE and WESTLIFE come together, for the very first time, with a full band production show.
Featuring BRIAN MCFADDEN and KEITH DUFFYAddress
2-4 Balkerne Passage, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PATelephone
01206 549080Colchester
Nestled in the centre of historic Colchester, Ristorante Favoloso is an intimate, friendly Italian restaurant.
Address
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
Address
The Bull Pub (The Soundhouse), 2-4 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ESTelephone
01206 366000Colchester
PART OF COLCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL
By The Underdogs (Brighton, England)
Everything on the planet is afraid of dying, whether it's a cat, a mosquito, a squirrel, or a turtle... but not an Underdog. The Underdogs laugh in the face of danger and…
Colchester
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…
Address
14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206366000Colchester
A musical theatre workshop based on the well known story by Kenneth Grahame, adapted by Griff Scott.
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Jazz at Colchester Arts Centre
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
MARK BILLY BILLINGHAM is TV’s most experienced, highest ranking and most decorated SAS leader and sniper.
Billy is a former SAS Sergeant Major Class 1 and Bodyguard to the Stars including Brad Pitt, Angelena Jolie and Russell Crowe.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…
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
14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206366000Colchester
Ilaz Dance Company return to the stage with an explosion of song and dance featuring a variety of styles. 'Generation Z' features numbers from musicals both old and new, current chart hits, old classics and some unusual additions! The show contains…
Address
30 St Isaacs Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JJTelephone
01206 366000Colchester
PART OF COLCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL
By Abi Cunliffe (Colchester, England)
Dreambag is a one to one audio visual installation piece lasting 15 mins and may be of particular interest for all lovers of bags!Whilst waiting to see the piece, you are…
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Leisure World Colchester, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 282000Colchester
Leisure World Colchester is one of East Anglia's largest sports, leisure, recreation and entertainment venues and offers year round fun for all the family. The leisure pool includes outside river rapids ride, water cannons and flumes.
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Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
The mother of all confessional shows from the bestselling author and star of The Fast Show and Two Doors Down comes to Colchester Arts Centre
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Comedy with a historical twist at Colchester Arts Centre
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Formed in 2008 by French guitarist Clément Regert, Wild Card plays an exciting and innovative melting pot of musical ideas, fusing urban rhythms and grooves with funk, African and Latin.
Address
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
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…
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