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A Thriving Hub
At the heart of Colchester encircled by the historic Roman Wall, lies the city centre, a place which has been the focal point of the city’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 city centre, you'll discover the city'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 city centre you may wish to visit In Colchester, a dedicated city centre website set up by Colchester's Business Improvement District.
City Centre Attractions
Historically, Colchester's city centre has largely developed inside the Roman Wall that circled the old city. As a result many of the city'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 city's modern art gallery and theatre. Similarly, the busy shopping streets of the city centre are a stone's throw from the relative tranquilty of the Victorian Castle Park, and the quieter residential streets of the city's historic Dutch Quarter.
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St Botolphs Prioy, Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QATelephone
01206 282931Colchester
The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the Anglo-Saxon minster community of Colchester. Only the ruined remains of the nave survive today, under the care of English Heritage.
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Discover a series of concrete murals around Colchester Town Centre depicting its history and famous characters from it's past.
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Welcome to the Castle Park and to a trail that leads you past some of our more interesting and notable trees. Trees, those large woody plants that we sometimes take for granted. We benefit from their welcome shade on a hot summer’s day, or stroll…
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The George Hotel, 116 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TDTelephone
01206 578494Colchester
Award-winning local suppliers contribute to a vibrant menu with seasonal produce at the George Hotel
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Lower Bowls Green, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XNTelephone
07984 276284Colchester
Something 'wicked' this way comes with this intriguing and visually stunning production of Macbeth.
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Step through the archway into an oasis of calm in the heart of Colchester. Tymperleys tearoom and restaurant is located in an historic Tudor house set within a beautiful walled garden.
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The theatre mentioned in Tacitus' account of the Boudican attack on Colchester was probably on the same site as the later theatre excavated in Maidenburgh Street in 1981-2.
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Upper Bowling Green, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 579 499Colchester
An adventure golf course and clubhouse cafe, set in the beautiful and historic surroundings of Castle Park, Colchester. Designed to suit all abilities from the novice to the experienced golfer so the whole family can play.
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Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Party the night away and re-live the best, most influential musical eras of our times with Dave Pearce.
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Grab yourself a bargain at Colchester's Record Fair, which returns to Firstsite.
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Firstsite Studios, Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHLewis Gardens, Colchester
Enjoy a screening of 'They Came to a City' - based on J.B. Priestly's play - as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
Discos for Grown Ups pop-up disco party is coming to Charter Hall!
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Eld Lane, Colchester, CO1 1DXColchester
Colchester's South Lanes house a number of small and independent shops and businesses across Sir Isaac's Walk, Eld Lane, Trinity Street and Scheregate Steps.
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 873270High Street, Colchester
Join our newly appointed Professors as they share insights on their ongoing research on politics, decolonisation and heritage performance.
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
Get those creative juices flowing with this fun, hands-on glass suncatcher workshop!
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Experience the energy and stunning vocals of songs from the catalogue of Frankie Valli in this breath-taking tribute.
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Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282962Colchester
Six walking trails of Castle Park - each aimed at a different age group
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Waterstones, 12-13 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DATelephone
01206 561307Colchester
Colchester author, Laura Purcell, talks with fantasy author JJA Harwood about her sparking YA debut: Moonstone.
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Castle Park Band Stand, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UNColchester
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year.
These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!
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