The Minories front view

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About

Colchester's oldest Art Gallery. A listed Georgian building, The Minories is of local importance within the historic city of Colchester.

The Victor Batte-Lay Foundation, over the years assisted by the ‘Friends of The Minories’ support group, have ensured the building be used to present art for the community of Colchester and visitors to the city.

The Minories is home to The Commons Cafe and Community Kitchen.

The Minories is next door to Firstsite, Colchester’s contemporary art space, in the centre of the city's cultural quarter.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Education/study area
  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Colchester

Road Directions

By Road:We are 5 minutes walk from Colchester town train station and Colchester's pedestrian shopping centre and 30 seconds walk from Castle Park.Coming from either Colchester bus station or Colchester town station follow Queen St towards the Castle Park. Before you get to the Castle Park you will see a side entrance to the Minories which is signed. If coming from the High St please follow the road to end, we are on the right hand side just past the Castle Park.The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, which is 0 miles away.

The Minories Galleries

Type:Art Gallery

The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UE

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - WednesdayClosed
Thursday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00

* Open Thursday- Sunday 10.00am - 16.00pm