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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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Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Exhilarating tribute musical taking Buble and Sinatra fans by storm brings you all their greatest hits, convincing vocals, personas and fun of the two idols inside a humorous storyline backed by the virtuosic Capitol Swing Orchestra, feat. musicians…
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26 St John's Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HBTelephone
01206 366059Colchester
An Art Cafe run by The Dacon Trust Ltd which helps provide work and training to adults with learning disabilities.
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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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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
A monthly meet up for watercolour painters and enthusiasts – open for all levels.
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Colchester Old Library, W Stockwell St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HEColchester
Be among the first to enjoy this 'sweet' event! Sample confectionary treats from all over the world, including options for different diets.
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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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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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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
Create colourful and vibrant artwork at this Drag Life Drawing session with Sirena Hart.
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
Explore a mix of art mediums in these all-day comprehensive study workshops with Jevan Watkins Jones!
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27-28 Priory Walk, Opp. Sainsbury's, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LGTelephone
07776495164Colchester
Let Colchester LEAF entertain and inform you with their weekly drop in sessions.
Colchester
Rollerworld is back in action again for a thrilling day and night of skating!
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
Come on down and learn to paint with Drag Performer Sirena Hart, each ticket includes one drink!
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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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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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The Old Library, 65 West Stockwell Street, Colchester, CO1 1HEColchester
This is Concert III in the Wild Arts’ Spring Concert Series in the Old Library, and features The Bloomsbury Players and Katherine Spencer on Clarinet.
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.
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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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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Live comedy at the Mercury Theatre
Colchester
An independent café in the heart of Colchester, with delicious homemade and locally sourced food and speciality coffee. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and Supper Club.
Colchester
The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function rooms, still used for their original purpose.
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