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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
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
Having hit 60 (but still a year younger than Madonna), Jenny Eclair AKA 'The Face of Vagisan' confronts a new decade of decrepitude. Now that it takes 20 minutes of scrolling down to find her DOB when she's filling in forms online, should she…
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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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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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Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel St North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206 366000Colchester
PART OF COLCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL
By i Birbanti (Milan, Italy)
Two friends, Jack and Phil, meet in a hotel, bringing a video camera. They have agreed to shoot a gay adult movie between two straight guys, an "art project" to send to an…Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
Stand Up Comedy at Colchester Charter Hall
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Roman House, 19 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PHTelephone
01233 555644Colchester
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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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…
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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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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.
Colchester
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, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
Solo show by Scotland’s international comedy star at Charter Hall
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Unforgettable Dance at the Mercury Theatre
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Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
One of reggae's undisputed pioneers, Lee "the Upsetter" Perry has worked with almost everyone from the Heptones to the Skatalites to the Clash. Certainly one of his most notable contributions was the pairing of Bob Marley, to Peter Tosh, and Bunny…Address
66 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PXTelephone
01206 578555Colchester
Serving a delicious selection of food, with something to suit everyone's taste, including a good Vegan selection.
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Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder's entire career with Noel McCalla and Derek Nash.
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
We're delighted to welcome back Talinka, currently on tour to promote their follow-up CD, Rainbow Over Kolonaki.Talinka creates a new, very distinctive sound that explores the unique and diverse journeys of four British musicians: Jenny Bliss (a…
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Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
The Visit Colchester Information Centre has a fantastic Gift Shop selling Colchester Souvenirs and locally made gifts.
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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…
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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.
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