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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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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, England, CO1 1PTTelephone
0000000000Colchester
Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show 'Any Dream Will Do'. Beating 10,000 other hopefuls in the live finals to be crowned as Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Lee has since…
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Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHCowdray Ave, Colchester
Ben Elton returns with his newest comedy tour: Authentic Stupidity!
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
'In-between Us' seeks to examine identity and masculinities, challenging social constructs and stereotypes through art by weaving connections between the past and present.
Join us to investigate how ideas of masculinities have changed across…
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St Botolph's Roundabout, Britannia Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EFColchester
Connect with the local landscape and get creative on this route as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGCastle Park, Colchester
Families are invited to accompany a city guide to play I Spy around the city centre
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHColchester
For a gentler route, join us in creating an interactive walk to map our collective memories as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Colchester
Come and join us for a spectacular journey of music and events from the last 35 years.
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Charter Hall, Colchester, essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Join a cast of West End singers and live band to experience the hits of Elton John.
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Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Colchester Castle welcomes 'Gaia', a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork.
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Colchester
Theroux and Wilson combine their professional backgrounds for this literary event.
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Sketch us your favourite museum animal and tell us why its the best!
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Colchester War Memorial, 66 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNColchester
Learn more about Colchester's social and economic history as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATColchester
Patrick Ness' groundbreaking novel is adapted for the stage in this rich, yet dark, production.
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3 Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 564325Colchester
Bar & restaurant in Colchester's town centre perfect for day as much as night. Lunch & dinner, beer, wine & cocktails, afternoon tea too.
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Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
A tribute show like no other, featuring the music of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift!
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Samaritans Colchester, Walsingham Road Community Hall, 34 Walsingham Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7BN34 Walsingham Road, Colchester
Enjoy a Q&A with Hafsa Zayyan as part of the Essex Book Festival 2024 event.
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Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFColchester
Celebrate another wonderful year of the Jane's Walk Festival with live music from local bands.
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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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Independent Italian restaurant and Pizzeria, located adjacent to Colchester Castle and the beautiful Castle Park.
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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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