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Colchester Chamber Choir
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Colchester Chamber Choir

 Colchester
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Tymperleys
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Tymperleys

 Colchester
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Colchester Arts Centre
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Colchester Arts Centre

 Colchester
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Firstsite
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Firstsite

 Colchester
Galleries in Essex
Roman River Music
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Roman River Music

 Fingringhoe
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Bourne Mill
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Bourne Mill

 Colchester
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Eastern Quest
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Eastern Quest

 Colchester
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The Triangle Gallery
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The Triangle Gallery

 Colchester
Galleries in Essex
Stane Retail Park
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Stane Retail Park

 Colchester
Essex Shopping Centres & Retail Parks
Fenwick Colchester
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Fenwick Colchester

 Colchester
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Colchester Zoo
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Colchester Zoo

 Colchester
Animal Attractions & Zoos in Essex
The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie
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The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie

 Colchester
Restaurants & Places to Eat
Castle Park
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Castle Park

 Colchester
Country Parks
Green Island Gardens
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Green Island Gardens

 Ardleigh
Gardens
Blue Owl Pottery Painting Cafe & Gift Shop
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Blue Owl Pottery Painting Cafe & Gift Shop

 Colchester
Arts & Crafts in Essex
Jobserve Community Stadium
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Jobserve Community Stadium

 Colchester
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Jump Street Colchester
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Jump Street Colchester

 Colchester
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Colchester Castle Museum
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Colchester Castle Museum

 Colchester
Museums in Essex
Hayletts Gallery
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Hayletts Gallery

 Colchester
Galleries in Essex
Ultimate Ninja UK
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Ultimate Ninja UK

 Colchester
Play Centres
Beth Chatto Gardens
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Beth Chatto Gardens

 Colchester
Gardens
Putt in the Park
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Putt in the Park

 Colchester
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No Name Bar & Games
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No Name Bar & Games

 Colchester
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Dedham Vale Vineyard
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Dedham Vale Vineyard

 Colchester
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
Prettyfields Vineyard
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Prettyfields Vineyard

 Colchester
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
Lakeside Theatre
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Lakeside Theatre

 Colchester
Theatres in Essex
Charter Hall
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Charter Hall

 Colchester
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Ex Why Zed
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Ex Why Zed

 Colchester
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Headgate Theatre
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Headgate Theatre

 Colchester
Theatres in Essex
Odeon Colchester
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Odeon Colchester

 Colchester
Cinemas in Essex
Jean's Craft Room
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Jean's Craft Room

 Colchester
Arts & Crafts in Essex
Colchester Chamber Choir

Colchester Chamber Choir

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Address: Colchester
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Phone: 01206 820813
Bringing high quality singing of fresh and inspired choral music to Colchester and East Anglia, Colchester Chamber Choir comprises around thirty-two auditioned, mixed voices and performs regularly throughout the year. » More Info
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Tymperleys

Tymperleys

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Address: Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1JN
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Phone: 01206 765034
Tymperleys is an oasis of calm in the heart of Colchester. Try the delicious food made by our chef fresh for you. » More Info
Colchester Arts Centre

Colchester Arts Centre

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Address: Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
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Phone: 01206 500900
Colchester Arts Centre promotes a wide range of contemporary performing arts. It's the little church with the big attitude deep in the heart of Essex. » More Info
Firstsite

Firstsite

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Address: Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1JH
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Phone: 01206 713700
See the world differently - experience the very best art and culture from around the world that inspires, empowers and opens your mind. An international gallery and creative community space, Firstsite is open all year round, for free, for everyone. » More Info
Roman River Music

Roman River Music

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Address: South Green Farmhouse, Fingringhoe, Essex CO5 7DP
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Phone: 07926 623529
A festival for everyone in beautiful coastal Essex and Suffolk. » More Info
Bourne Mill

Bourne Mill

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Address: Bourne Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 8RT
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Phone: 01206 549799
A delightful piece of late Elizabethan playfulness. Built for banquets and converted into a mill in the 19th century. » More Info
Eastern Quest

Eastern Quest

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Address: Colchester
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Phone: 07484 673101
Eastern Quest creates city exploration games in Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. Essex-based games are currently available in Mersea and Colchester. Games are available to play in the Questo App. » More Info
The Triangle Gallery

The Triangle Gallery

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Address: Unit 8 Kingsford Business Centre, Layer de la Haye, Colchester, Essex CO2 0HT
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Phone: 01206 738700 Mobile: 07787 503397
The Triangle Gallery is a space for local artists and students to showcase​ their Original artwork. ​We offer competitive commission rates and flexible timescales for our exhibitors. We also offer 0% commission rates for students. » More Info
Stane Retail Park

Stane Retail Park

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Address: Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8AU
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Stane Retail Park is a 15 acre site situated opposite the popular Sainsburys in Stanway, Colchester. Shop at Aldi, B&Q, M&S and more. » More Info
Fenwick Colchester

Fenwick Colchester

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Address: 152 High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1PN
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Phone: 0800 783 1783
Join us at Fenwick Colchester and discover a West End shopping experience like no other in the region. » More Info
Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo

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Address: Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL
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Phone: 01206 331292
Colchester Zoo is home to over 150 beautiful, unusual & rare species of the animal kingdom, set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes! » More Info
The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie

The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie

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Address: 75 East Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TS
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Phone: 01206 973371
Historical building used in the 1648 Civil War. We are a Bar and Restaurant located in Colchester City. We provide lunch, dinner, afternoon teas and use the freshest local produce. » More Info
Castle Park

Castle Park

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Address: High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UG
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Phone: 01206 282962
Colchester's distinctive heritage is nowhere more apparent than in Castle Park. Providing a green oasis in the town centre, you can sit, walk, enjoy music, play games, or picnic amongst wonderful flowers and trees. » More Info
Green Island Gardens

Green Island Gardens

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Address: Park Road, Ardleigh, Essex CO7 7SP
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Phone: 01206 230455
Green Island Gardens is 20 acres of private gardens, open for the public to visit in Ardleigh near Colchester, Essex. Nursery, tearoom, local markets and fayre, weddings and special events. » More Info
Blue Owl Pottery Painting Cafe & Gift Shop

Blue Owl Pottery Painting Cafe & Gift Shop

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Address: Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex CO6 4AH
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Phone: 01206 271990
Blue Owl is a small family run business based in a converted country pub just outside Colchester in Essex. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, relaxing atmosphere for you to be creative! » More Info
Jobserve Community Stadium

Jobserve Community Stadium

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Address: United Way, Colchester, Essex CO4 5UP
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Phone: 01206 755100
The Jobserve Community Stadium is not only the home of the Mighty Us. » More Info
Jump Street Colchester

Jump Street Colchester

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Address: 1 Petrolea Close, Mile End, Colchester, Essex CO4 5TU
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Phone: 01206 911035
JUMP STREET Colchester is a massive indoor trampoline park in Essex that provides an adrenaline rush for all ages! » More Info
Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Castle Museum

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Address: Castle Park, Colchester, Essex CO1 1TJ
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Phone: 01206 282939
A visit to Colchester Castle is better than ever before with interactive displays and star exhibits, like the Colchester Gladiator Vase and Fenwick Hoard of Roman treasure. » More Info
Hayletts Gallery

Hayletts Gallery

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Address: Colchester
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Mobile: 07947 012802
Hayletts Gallery is an online gallery with 3 pop up shows a year. They specialise in promoting and exhibiting the best professional East Anglian Artists both past & present in addition to works by Contemporary & Modern British artists. » More Info
Ultimate Ninja UK

Ultimate Ninja UK

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Address: 259 Greenstead Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2SJ
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Phone: 01206 870700
Test your Ninja skills on a full-sized obstacle course based in the heart of Colchester! Suitable for youngsters aged seven and above, or adults looking for a new fitness challenge, this is great fun for the whole family. » More Info
Beth Chatto Gardens

Beth Chatto Gardens

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Address: Clacton Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex CO7 7DB
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Phone: 01206 822007
World renowned gardens and extensive plant nursery created by award-winning plantswoman Beth Chatto OBE, near Colchester in Essex. » More Info
Putt in the Park

Putt in the Park

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Address: Saint Peter's Street, Lower Castle Park, Colchester, Essex CO1 1HL
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Phone: 01206 579499
Office tournaments, school-trip events, family and friends day-out or a couple's competition, Putt in the Park is fun for everyone! » More Info
No Name Bar & Games

No Name Bar & Games

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Address: 17-33 Long Wyre Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1LJ
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Phone: 01206 981237
​No Name Bar & Games is the bar that's all about the good times with mates, fam & dates. A brand new concept in competitive socialising, with the purpose of bringing people together, old friends and new. It's the place to meet, compete, drink & eat. » More Info
Dedham Vale Vineyard

Dedham Vale Vineyard

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Address: The Vineyard, Green Lane, Boxted, Colchester, Essex CO4 5TS
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Phone: 01206 271136
Dedham Vale Vineyard is set in 40 acres of vines, woods and pasture on the edge of the Dedham Vale, an area of outstanding natural beauty. » More Info
Prettyfields Vineyard

Prettyfields Vineyard

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Address: Dead Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7PF
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Phone: 01206 231593
Wine tasting, tours, shop, bar, coffee & vineyard trail in the beautiful Essex countryside. » More Info
Lakeside Theatre

Lakeside Theatre

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Address: University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Square 5, Colchester, Essex CO4 3WA
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Phone: 01206 873261
We are the Lakeside Theatre, the theatre in the heart of the University of Essex’s Colchester campus. We offer live theatre, music gig nights, live comedy, open mic nights, live screens of some of the best theatre available and much much more. » More Info
Charter Hall

Charter Hall

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Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex CO1 1YH
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Phone: 01206 573948
Charter Hall Colchester is a multipurpose events venue in the heart of Colchester and is fast becoming a ‘go to destination’ for the best in live music, comedy, sports and special events. » More Info
Ex Why Zed

Ex Why Zed

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Address: 37 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 2PQ
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Phone: 01206 766647
Ex Why Zed consists of a team of creatives who transform your ideas into print. We offer excellent creative printing services, including hardback book printing, booklet printing, leaflet printing, and more. » More Info
Headgate Theatre

Headgate Theatre

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Address: 12-14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT
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Phone: 01206 366000
A well-equipped “little gem of a theatre” in the city centre, welcoming visiting amateur & professional companies onto our stage since 2002 & a variety of users into our studio & rehearsal spaces & meeting rooms, available for hire 7 days a week. » More Info
Odeon Colchester

Odeon Colchester

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Address: Head Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NH
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At Odeon Colchester, we have 8 screens of film magic showing stunning RealD 3D. Treat yourself to our Premier seats, cafe culture at Costa and icy indulgences at Ben & Jerry's. » More Info
Jean's Craft Room

Jean's Craft Room

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Address: 23 North Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 1EG
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Phone: 01206 693358
Jeans Craft Room is a Pottery Painting shop in Colchester Town centre. A fun activity for all ages from 1-100. » More Info