Friendsical -- A Parody Musical about Friends

About The Fragrance Shop Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UK’s leading independent fragrance ret…

The Fragrance Shop

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Mews Barbers

Professional Services

Mews Barbers, established 1935 is a traditional barbers in the heart of Colchester. First class gents haircutt…

Colchester Castle

See & Do

A visit to Colchester Castle is better than ever before with interactive displays and star exhibits, like the …

Smiggle

Shopping

Smiggle, when a smile meets a giggle! Smiggle, the world’s hottest stationery brand, was born in 2003. The ult…

Competitions

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Late Wednesdays

30 Nov

Late night shopping has become bigger and better than ever in Colchester! Take a look at our blog to find out …

Celebrating 15 years of Complete Dance Studios

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Complete Dance Studios are proud to be Celebrating Our 15thAnniversary at the Mercury Theatre Colchester.This …

16 Jul / 2022 - 16 Jul / 2022

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Piccolo @42 North Hill

Eat & Drink

A warm and welcoming Authentic Italian Restaurant, serving amazing coffee, catering to individuals need, great…

Looking for things to do in Colchester?

03 Mar

The Visit Colchester Information Centre is based in Hollytrees Museum in Colchester’s Castle Park. It’s the fi…

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Dr Chippy

Eat & Drink

Fish and Chips takeaway and restaurant

Imagine

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The Colchester School of Dance present a song and dance spectacular through the magical world of fairy tales a…

All the latest Protein and Supplements in Store at the lowest prices, Pop by you want be disappointed! M A T R…

Matrix Fitness Store

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Oxfam

Shopping

Charity shop- Oxfam saves lives in disasters. We get clean water running, help people earn a living, grow food…

Magistrates Court

Professional Services

Colchester Magistrates Court — for all your courting needs.

After Office Hours

Eat & Drink

Pub/Bar based in Colchester town centre. Pop in during the day or be welcomed by a warming buzz later in the e…

Superdrug

Shopping

Health and beauty retailer

Things to do in Colchester this Christmas

09 Nov

Looking for things to do this Christmas in Colchester? Well we have you covered from free kids events to getti…

Castle Park

See & Do

Colchester Castle park is located at the bottom of the high street and is home to Colchester Castle and Hollyt…

Best Days Vintage, Eld Lane

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InColchester Easter Trail Clues!

01 Apr

Click this blog to get great hints about where the Easter eggs are hidden around Colchester and where you coul…

Banana Moon Day Nursery

Professional Services

The emphasis at Banana Moon is to see everything from a parents point of view. We appreciate we are being entr…

Toni & Guy

Professional Services

A British brand that firmly bridges the gap between high-fashion and hairdressing as seen by its long-standing…

The Perfume Shop

Shopping

Luxury and budget friendly fragrances from the perfume experts

HSBC

Professional Services

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations. We serve more than 39 million…

Vegan Restaurant Guide

13 Jan

Where to eat vegan in Colchester. Our top pick of vegan restaurants and cafes in the town centre.

Down For The Count presents A Century Of Swing

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Join the UK’s hardest swinging band Down for the Count for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (TimeOut…

02 Nov / 2022 - 02 Nov / 2022

The Fillers

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The Fillers are the world’s first and best tribute to The Killers. Formed in late 2006 in the small town of fa…

29 Jul / 2022 - 29 Jul / 2022

Premier

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Continental Convenience Store

First Advantage Europe Ltd

Professional Services

Global background screening and business analytics

Mortgages First

Professional Services

Independent mortgage brokers. We providing advice for your mortgage needs, from buying your first home to remo…

Best New Business

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Leaders

Professional Services

One of the largest independent residential property groups in the UK, with over 120 branches specialising in l…

W H Smith

Shopping

Welcome to WHSmith. Here you can find stationery, books, eReaders, toys and games and many more products. We a…

Salon Central

Professional Services

Salon Central is a hairdressers full of highly trained stylists that cater to your needs! We aim to make our …

Roberts Bar and Club

Eat & Drink

Roberts Night Club, the centre of Colchester. Open Friday & Saturday nights. Playing current chart, pop, R…

Dice and Slice

Eat & Drink

Café based in Colchester town centre with lots of board games to play while your enjoy a coffee or a slice of …

A Story From Preto

20 Dec

Preto are happy to announce their partnership with Tilda Foodservice and charity Mary’s Meals.

Sow and Grow Workshop - FIRSTSITE

Firstsite

Throughout the Colchester Garden Festival Lee Connelly The Skinny Jean Gardener from CBBC, BBC Teach and Autho…

27 Jul / 2022 - 28 Jul / 2022

Lark Rise to Candleford

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Evoking a lively picture of the customs, rituals, poverty and celebration of 1880s rural Oxfordshire, this pla…

22 Aug / 2022 - 22 Aug / 2022

Shrek - Colchester Operatic Society

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Fresh from their acclaimed production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame,COLCHESTER OPERATIC SOCIETY brings Shrek …

26 Jan / 2023 - 04 Feb / 2023

Dulux Decorator Centre

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Paint Store

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Emmaus The Works

Shopping

An affordable range of furniture for your home, office and garden, plus white goods, large electrical items, d…

Delivery Takeaway

Fai's Noodle Bar

Eat & Drink

Fai’s Oriental is a Thai takeaway in Colchester. Why don’t you try our Minced Beef Fried Rice or Egg Fried Ric…

A tour around Five Guys

16 Aug

This week Five Guys invited me for a guided tour around their Colchester branch. Wow!

Food and Drink Festival

Castle Park Gardens

Join us in Colchester’s beautiful Castle Park for another year of our Food & Drink Festival. There will be…

25 Jun / 2022 - 26 Jun / 2022

Ellisons Solicitors

Professional Services

One of the oldest, most established and fastest growing law firms in the East of England. We offer legal servi…

Offers

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Salvation Army Trading

Shopping

Charity shop selling a wide selection of donated clothing.

The Body Shop

Shopping

Well known environmentally friendly, ethically sourced community trade supported business. We do makeup, mens …

Castle Park Gardens

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Things to do in Colchester this Fall

29 Sep

Looking to visit Colchester this Autumn with free activities for kids, great shows and things to do. Check out…

Stage Combat 101

HEAD

Do you want to develop your understanding of stage combat techniques? Have you been looking to broaden your kn…

30 Jun / 2022 - 30 Jun / 2022

We are an independent retail shop focusing on providing Colchester with a wide choice of craft beer and coffee…

Two Brews Colchester

Eat & Drink

Accessibility

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Visit Colchester Gift Shop

See & Do

The Visit Colchester Information Centre located in Hollytrees Museum has a fantastic Gift Shop selling Colches…

Art for the Jubilee!

13 May

Have your artwork on display in the town centre as part of the jubilee celebrations! Calling all young aspirin…

Three Wise Monkeys is a modern style Public House split over 4 floors in the heart of Colchester. The ground f…

Three Wise Monkeys

Eat & Drink

The George Hotel

Eat & Drink

Restored to its former glory, The George Hotel has proudly sat on Colchester High Street in Essex for over 500…

Colchester Arts Centre

See & Do

Live music, plays, comedy shows & other performances in a former church, with a beer selection.

Zumba Gold

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Join us for a fun and relaxed dance fitness class combining Latin andWorld rhythms.This class is perfect for a…

08 Sep / 2022 - 06 Apr / 2023

Mercury READS - APEX by Emma Louise Howell

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About _APEX_: No one told Belles life was gonna be this way. Bored,jobless and stuck in the pits she grew up i…

25 Oct / 2022 - 25 Oct / 2022

Fenwick, home to a new room dedicated to wine!

05 Aug

Fenwick has recently launched a new, beautiful wine room based on the 2^nd floor of Fenwick Colchester.

Paperchase

Shopping

Stationers offering a wide range of albums, frames, designer stationery, notebooks and journals, address books…

Nationwide Building Society

Professional Services

Whether you bank with us, save with us or buy a home with us, we always have our members’ best interests at he…

Emmaus - High Street

Shopping

An eclectic mix of furniture, clothing and bric-à-brac to make your home unique, with a vintage vinyl area whe…

St Nicholas House

Accommodation

Luxury Hotel based on the high Street. Linking to the George Hotel, St Nicholas House is a beautiful place to …

EAP Property Services Group

Professional Services

EAP Property Services Group have been established for over 30 years. We have established ourselves as a leadin…

Mother's Day in Colchester town centre!

10 Mar

Although our Mother’s deserve to be treated all year round, Mother’s Day (Sunday 22^nd March, in case you forgo…

Exploring Colchester with walking guides from Visit Colchester

25 Mar

The 1^st of April marks National Walking Day, and was better way to celebrate than to explore Colchesters’ sigh…

Help & advice

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Delivery Takeaway

Five Guys

Eat & Drink

Five Guys Colchester serves burgers and fries how they are meant to be. High-quality Scottish beef, with more …

TSB bank

Professional Services

TSB Bank plc is a retail and commercial bank based in Colchester town centre.

Sparling Solicitors

Professional Services

Solicitors

Atkins

Professional Services

Design, engineering and project management consultancies. As a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, Atkins is one …

The Wedding Shop

Shopping

Beautiful designer wedding dresses and bridal gowns from the best designers in the UK, matching bridesmaid dre…

Edinburgh Woollen Mill

Shopping

Clothing retail store with ranges that cater for male and female customers.

Moors Health and Beauty

Professional Services

When you come to Moors Health & Beauty Salons, whether it be for a single treatment or to relax for a whol…

Dinner at Bill's

08 Oct

Feel at home with their warm and welcoming décor and lighting while diving into a world of seasonal flavours a…

Russell Kane: The Fast and the Curious

HEAD

The award winning comedian tours his newest show.

16 Sep / 2022 - 16 Sep / 2022

Community360

Professional Services

Situated at the heart of the local voluntary and community sector since 1968, Community360 is an independent, …

Shades of Simon

HEAD

The Paul Simon StoryThis refreshingly new 5‑piece band presents a two-hour show in tribute to Paul Simon — one…

22 Jul / 2022 - 22 Jul / 2022

Yates

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Westlife

Entertainment & Leisure

Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan are back for another tour. Catch the pop sensations live.…

A delicious Afternoon Tea to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. To celebrate this momentous year in histo…

Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea

Eat & Drink

01 Jun / 2022 - 30 Jun / 2022

Wizard of Oz Workshop

HEAD

Travel down the yellow brick road with us this summer to tell the story of the Wizard of Oz!This musical theat…

08 Aug / 2022 - 12 Aug / 2022

Living in Colchester

02 Sep

Have you ever taken the time to just stop and look around to see what is surrounding you; it would probably be…

Mercury Choir

HEAD

Come sing with us!Our Community Choir is an evening get-together for adults of all ages with a song in their h…

15 Sep / 2022 - 05 Jan / 2023

Sutcliffes Maritime

Professional Services

Sutcliffes Maritime (UK) Limited is a well established UK based company with a long history in shipping to Afr…

Musical Theatre Dance Class

HEAD

Come and meet those dancing feet!Each week our experienced choreographer will teach routines inspired by hit m…

28 Jun / 2022 - 04 Apr / 2023

Aston Lark

Professional Services

Industry-leading and completely independent insurance brokers. From our 19 offices across the UK, we bring our…

Clearwater Creedence Revival

HEAD

The best tribute to CCR you’re ever going to see. 2019 marks the 50^th Anniversary of the legendary Woodstock …

25 Oct / 2022 - 25 Oct / 2022

Sow and Grow Workshop - MERCURY THEATRE

Mercury Theatre

Throughout the Colchester Garden Festival Lee Connelly The Skinny Jean Gardener from CBBC, BBC Teach and Autho…

11 Aug / 2022 - 12 Aug / 2022

Takeaway

Heavenly Desserts

Eat & Drink

Heavenly Desserts provide the very finest in delectable sweet treats, from cookie dough delicacies to heavenly…

Time and Tide

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May runs a crumbling caff on the end of Cromer Pier. Her delivery man,Ken, is running out of customers, thanks…

01 Oct / 2022 - 01 Oct / 2022

Play in a Week

HEAD

Want to Act? Sing? Dance? It’s time to put on a play in a week!Play in a week is led by actors, directors, cho…

26 Jul / 2022 - 26 Jul / 2022

Civica UK

Professional Services

Our purpose is simple. We provide the systems and the technical know-how to help our customers excel, working …

Connells Estate Agents

Professional Services

An established estate agents in Colchester offering properties for sale and to let in Colchester, Stanway, Lex…

Costumed Characters!

Entertainment & Leisure

On a visit to Colchester Castle this summer, look out for somevery special characters. Ask them questions and …

05 Aug / 2022 - 26 Aug / 2022

Garden Festival Schools Leaflet

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OFFICE shoes

Shopping

OFFICE is a leading edge fashion footwear specialist, providing style conscious customers with innovative shoe…

Exwhyzed

Professional Services

Ex Why Zed consists of a team of creatives who transform your ideas into print. We offer excellent creative pr…

The Purple Dog

Eat & Drink

We are one of Colchester’s oldest pubs situated in the middle of Colchester town centre. Serving award winning…

The Time Machine

HEAD

Adapted from the classic tale by HG WellsDon’t Go Into The Cellar!Join acclaimed actor Jonathan Goodwin in thi…

20 Jul / 2022 - 20 Jul / 2022

Limber and Stretch

HEAD

If you are put off exercising then our “Limber and Stretch class” is the one for you! Come and join us on a Fr…

24 Jun / 2022 - 15 Jul / 2022

Santis watches is a retail and watch repair shop in the heart of Colchester. Simon Amey (owner) has been in th…

Santis Watches

Shopping

Jason Fox

HEAD

Star of *SAS: Who Dares Wins* goes on tour and discusses his career as a member of the UK Special Forces.

11 Feb / 2023 - 11 Feb / 2023

MYC Song Cycle

HEAD

Join our MYC Musical Theatre group as they take you on a time warptour through the decades celebrating the bes…

17 Jul / 2022 - 17 Jul / 2022

Welcome Back to The George Hotel

26 May

Since being closed for refurbishment and its a very special welcome back to The George Hotel, an iconic buildi…

Specialising in good second-hand and rare literature, art, history, philosophy, science and local interest tit…

GFB, the Colchester Bookshop

Shopping

Fusing iconic vintage Americana and high-impact Japanese graphic imagery with a British twist, Superdry is a g…

Superdry

Shopping

The Original Artshop

Shopping

The gallery is an independently run business who pride themselves on excellent customer service and has built …

Department store, selling quality clothing, M&S Café; Personalised Cake ordering; Refund & exchange se…

Marks & Spencer

Shopping

BDG Design

Professional Services

Design consultants. Own website currently under construction. Please call 01206 561436 for details.

Discount retail chain offering products including books, art supplies, games and stationery.

The Works

Shopping

Takeaway

Potato Hut

Eat & Drink

We serve baked potatoes stuffed with a variety of ingredients catered to suit any market. Healthy Food, Healt…

Pygmalion

HEAD

Coulda Cockney Flower girlreallybe transformed into a Fair Lady? DOT Productions return in their 12^th year of …

13 Aug / 2022 - 13 Aug / 2022

Family run fabric and haberdashery shop on Sir Isaacs Walk. Come in to browse and receive friendly advice on y…

Stitches Colchester

Shopping

Five places to go for lunch if you work in Colchester

22 Oct

We all know what it’s like when you can never decide where to go for lunch, especially at work! With so much t…

Colchester Family run Business Who Retail pops / framed prints / badges / keyrings / jewellery / face masks / …

Collectors Cave

Shopping

Three Wise Monkeys

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The Beat

HEAD

2‑Tone fusion of ska, pop, reggae and punk, featuring Ranking Roger and Ranking Junior on vocals, Fuzz Townsen…

07 Jul / 2022 - 07 Jul / 2022

House Of Stand Up presents Colchester Comedy - With Funmbi Omotayo

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*STARRING…*FUNMBI OMOTAYOPLUS SUPPORTING LINEUPCOMEDY STARTS — 8:00pmDOORS OPEN — 7:30pm LICENSED BAR*House…

12 Aug / 2022 - 12 Aug / 2022

Viva Burlesque!

HEAD

VIVA BURLESQUE! The most glamourous, outrageous night at the theatre– is in RESIDENCY!The team behind the smas…

22 Jul / 2022 - 23 Sep / 2022

Improv 101

HEAD

This inspiring, fun-filled class explores the principals of improvisation with a focus on truthful performance…

09 Sep / 2022 - 13 Jan / 2023

Holly Trees Museum

Entertainment & Leisure

Enjoy 300 years of history in this beautiful Georgian townhouse through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discov…

Models Hair & Beauty

Professional Services

We are a family run salon located in central Colchester, just off the High Street, providing an extensive rang…

DNA Networks

Professional Services

DNA Networks is a network of Christian communities based in Colchester, Essex. We are a simple organic church,…

First Essex Buses

Professional Services

Bus company around Essex

Have your art on display in Colchester!

19 Jan

We’re working on an exciting new project that gives artists the opportunity to have their art displayed on a l…

The Magic of Motown

HEAD

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into to…

19 Nov / 2022 - 19 Nov / 2022

Mercury Comedy Night with Avalon UK (Nov)

HEAD

WE ARE PROUD TO BE HOSTING AVALON COMEDY AS PART OF OUR MERCURY COMEDYNIGHTS, A MONTHLY SERIES OF LAUGH OUT LO…

25 Nov / 2022 - 25 Nov / 2022

Colchester Cycle Store

Shopping

Sales, service and repairs of cycles and accessories. 44 years of services to the cycling public.

Blog

HEAD

Fenwick Colchester will bring you the finest selection of luxury from around the world across fashion, beauty …

Fenwick

Shopping

Harris & Wood

Professional Services

Founded in early 2017 by Shane Harris + Marc Wood – Harris + Wood Property Agency is the Property Company that…

Emmaus New Life Shop

HEAD

Blackstone Kitchens

Shopping

Our handmade kitchen range has been developed to be beautiful and functional. With our diverse cabinetry catal…

Delivery Takeaway

Dough & Co

Eat & Drink

Dough & Co Offers In-Door Seating In all Of It’s restaurants, with contemporary Italian music and a relaxe…

Baker Chapman & Bussey

Professional Services

From our office in Colchester, we provide accountancy and taxation advice to clients throughout Essex and beyo…

Takeaway

Cremmaaa

Eat & Drink

We’ve always been passionate about serving the very best, speciality coffee since day one. It’s how so many of…

Family friendly restaurant serving freshly made (on the premises) food and drink: paninis, wraps, ciabattas, k…

Loofer's Food and Coffee Place

Eat & Drink

Rascals Live

HEAD

Students of RASCALS THEATRE SCHOOL Great Notley, Beaulieu, Halstead,Witham & Priors Green come together to per…

17 Jul / 2022 - 17 Jul / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

Burger King

Eat & Drink

Our restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food. Founded in 1954, BURGE…

InColchester Easter trail for the whole family!

24 Mar

Humpty Dumpty has lost his easter friends all around the town centre! Can you help us find them?

Sense

Shopping

Sense charity supports the deaf, blind and complex needs of young people and adults. We pride ourselves in pro…

Odeon Colchester

Entertainment & Leisure

Local cinema with friendly and helpful staff in the heart of Colchester. Founded back in 1930, ODEON is the l…

Lock It With Love

HEAD

The Skinny Jean Gardener Show

HEAD

Lee Connelly (_as seen on CBBC Blue Peter, BBC Teach, The Sunday TimesTop Gardening Podcaster, _and_author of…

31 Jul / 2022 - 31 Jul / 2022

Amplifon

Professional Services

Hearing specialists who offer free hearing test and trails of private hearing aids. Visit us in our Colchester…

Moss Bros

Shopping

Suit store for men and provide hire/tailoring services.

River Island

Shopping

At River Island we are renowned for our stylish, affordable fashion. The unique touches we bring to our collec…

Takeaway

China Chef

Eat & Drink

China Chef is located in Crouch Street, Colchester boasting an extensive à la carte chinese menu. A firm favou…

Jobs

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Buzz Bingo

Entertainment & Leisure

Large chain bingo centre in Colchester with electronic gaming and slot machines, plus regular live entertainme…

Traditional family grocers with over 100 cheeses, coffee roasted on the premises, large range of loose teas an…

H Gunton

Shopping

Towergate

Professional Services

Finding the right cover, whichever way works best for you! You wouldn’t go to a mechanic who didn’t know a soc…

M P Gallery

Shopping

M P GALLERY has been established with 20 years of experience in the world of Art, based in Colchester Essex &a…

Fi Glover and Jane Garvey: Did I Say That Out Loud?

HEAD

Award-winning broadcasters FI GLOVER and JANE GARVEY don’t claim tohave all the answers (what was the question…

24 Sep / 2022 - 24 Sep / 2022

Colchester Castle

HEAD

Hello Again - A Tribute to Neil Diamond

HEAD

The world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond… Evocative imagery, video and narration …

14 Jul / 2022 - 14 Jul / 2022

Invictus

Independents

INVICTUS– Latin, masculine adjective, meaning UNCONQUERED, UNSUBDUED, INVINCIBLE.That describes the Man who ta…

Colchester Arts Centre

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Hotel Chocolat

Eat & Drink

Would you like to try some chocolate? Drop in to Hotel Chocolat and try a new recipe on the house every month.…

Holland and Barrett

Shopping

Selling a wide range of products from health and wellness, sports nutrition, natural beauty, vitamins and supp…

Castle Fish and Grill

Eat & Drink

Castle Fish and Grill Is A Takeaway In Colchester, We Serve Great Tasting Burgers, Kebabs, Wraps, Chicken Dish…

Established in 2011, Attitude Inc. is an independently owned and run streetwear and skateboard store located i…

Attitude Inc.

Shopping

Mirra

Eat & Drink

Our highly experienced team boast a combined experience of years in quality on Turkish cuisine. Along with our…

The Co-operative Bank

Professional Services

The Co-Operative Bank is based at the top of Colchester High Street. Placed inside one of Colchester’s oldest …

Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever

HEAD

Spend a special day with Peppa Pig and her friends.

26 Oct / 2022 - 27 Oct / 2022

Welcome Back to Red Lion Books

16 Apr

Welcome back to Red Lion Books! With April 12^th sparking hope for visitors to the town centre we’ve been speak…

Making the town look pretty

01 Aug

We want to make the town welcoming and beautiful for all to enjoy.

FEEL-GOOD CLOTHING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Not only does buying vintage clothing help you to stay sustainable …

Best Days Vintage

Shopping

Henry Blofeld: My Dear Old Things

HEAD

Being confined to the pavilion for the past couple of seasons has given Henry time to reconnect with his Norfo…

03 Nov / 2022 - 03 Nov / 2022

The Perfume Shop (Superdrug)

Shopping

Luxury and budget friendly fragrances from the perfume experts

Behind the Business with Mercury Theatre

01 Jul

Behind the business with Mercury Theatre We had a great chat with Carol from @mercurytheatrecolchester about …

Halifax

Professional Services

Bank from saving for a rainy day to buying a home, we’ll provide everything you could want from a bank. All ou…

Haart

Professional Services

An independently-owned estate agents with over 220 branches across the UK. Our team have a vast amount of loca…

Day Lewis Pharmacy Crouch Street

Professional Services

Compounding, counseling, dispensing of prescription, health advice, EHC, malaria treatment, erectile dysfuncti…

Platinum Jubilee Events

06 May

Summer is on it’s way and there’s a long bank holiday full of events and activities to celebrate the Queens Pl…

Goody Burrett LLP

Professional Services

We are a law firm committed to providing outstanding modern service to our clients and have offices in Colches…

The bakery that's out to make Essex feel sweeter!

28 Oct

This November marks the highly-anticipated opening of Victoria Yum in Colchester Town centre.

All I Want For Christmas Is...

18 Dec

It’s getting close to the big day therefore shopping for those all important presents is probably high up on y…

Fenn Wright

Professional Services

Chartered Surveyors, estate agents and property consultants.

Roy Ayers

HEAD

The godfather of neo-soul, known for his cool-vibe breaks and punchy funk baselines.

16 Aug / 2022 - 16 Aug / 2022

Waterstones

Shopping

As the last surviving national bookshop chain, under the helmsmanship of Managing Director James Daunt, we are…

Scott Bennett: Great Scott

HEAD

Recently described by the *Evening Standard* as “Live Comedy’s best kept secret” Scott Bennett has been blazin…

14 Oct / 2022 - 14 Oct / 2022

Schuh

Shopping

Firstly, you say Schuh like ‘shoe’. And, in a nutshell, we’re obsessed with shoes! We’re a fan of a classic bu…

H. Samuel

Shopping

H.Samuel has been a much loved jeweller for over 150 years. Operating for such a long time has given us a weal…

iStore

Shopping

iStore Colchester is a great place to buy Apple products, seek expert advice and learn new skills. Whether you…

Silly Cow

HEAD

A slick and razor-tongued comedy. A vicious review journalist is being sued for professional slander whilst on…

13 Jul / 2022 - 16 Jul / 2022

Rock Your Curves

Shopping

The only bridal shop in town catering solely for curvy brides. Their unique boutique is a haven for brides who…

Colchester Chinese Association

Professional Services

CCA is a non-profit making organization. It is mainly funded by donations. Run by volunteers, it is set up to …

Stagecoach Colchester Showcase

HEAD

Talented students from the Colchester Stagecoach Performing ArtsSchool will present their performance highligh…

Fast-food chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus wings & sides

Delivery Takeaway

KFC

Eat & Drink

The Tea Rose Café in central Colchester will offer you a traditional feel with its Victorian building and a co…

Tea Rose Cafe

Eat & Drink

Leeds Building Society

Professional Services

Leeds Building Society continues to do what it was set up to do in 1875 – to help people save money and to buy…

Beresford

Professional Services

Our Colchester office is presently our furthest branch north and covers up to the Suffolk borders. It has quic…

Staycation guide

13 Jul

The summer holidays are here and we’re so excited. Why not take some time to explore locally in Colchester, fr…

Balkerne Gardens

Professional Services

Balkerne Gardens Trust offers a complete pathway of support and care, from our Care at Home service, affordabl…

Escape

Entertainment & Leisure

We will lock you up in a mysterious escape room, and give you exactly 60 minutes to get out. In order to beat …

Trail Maps

HEAD

Things to do this summer

09 Jul

This summer is set to be an absolute winner with a star-studded line up of awesome events for all of the famil…

Tea at the George

Eat & Drink

WELCOME TO TEA AT THE GEORGE Here at Tea at The George, we invite you to join us and be served up a cup of his…

Capel Court PLC

Professional Services

Capel Court Plc has an office based in Colchester, Essex, where the majority of our client meetings are held. …

Delivery

Home Kitchen Eco

Eat & Drink

Low waste refill shop, fresh food kitchen and coffee shop café. Offering dine in, takeaway and home delivery. …

Dillys Florist

Independents

The only florist in the heart of Colchester. The place for bespoke flowers and gifts. Dillys has been creating…

ATIK

Eat & Drink

Situated on the main high street of Colchester the venue building dates back to 1905 when it was the Grand Pal…

No 27

Shopping

Open since 2010, we are a small beautiful independent boutique, based in Colchester town centre down Crouch St…

Family owned restaurant and pub. Pets are warmly welcomed and live music. Beautiful scenery both inside and ou…

Castle Inn

Eat & Drink

Slug and Lettuce

Eat & Drink

Sleek and sophisticated, our newly refurbished bar is the most stylish place in Colchester to meet no matter w…

Pet Needs

HEAD

Formed by Derby brothers Johnny and George Marriott, Pet Needs play fractured party music.The band was born wh…

16 Dec / 2022 - 16 Dec / 2022

Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael

HEAD

An affectionate celebration of the life and music of George Michael including his early days with Wham!.

03 Dec / 2022 - 03 Dec / 2022

Pilates: Prenatal & Postnatal

HEAD

Join us for Pilates specifically tailored to mummies to be and parentsand their little ones! Pilates is a fant…

07 Sep / 2022 - 29 Mar / 2023

Stand Up for Diversity

HEAD

This event brings together people who want to champion and celebratediversity in the arts and in our communiti…

09 Nov / 2022 - 09 Nov / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

Taco Bell

Eat & Drink

At Taco Bell we pride ourselves on our crunchy, cheesy, flavourful Mexican-inspired products that are made fre…

Object Handling

Colchester Castle

Get up close to Colchester Museums collections. Join our wonderful curators for the opportunity to handle some…

04 Aug / 2022 - 25 Aug / 2022

Rice and Spice Festival

HEAD

The festival is a free event bringing together Colchester’s communities to celebrate their cultures and herita…

10 Sep / 2022 - 10 Sep / 2022

CPD

HEAD

Led by an experienced industry artist, this full day physical theatre workshop is designed for GCSE, A Level, …

20 Oct / 2022 - 02 Feb / 2023

St Botolphs Convenience Store

Shopping

Convenience Store

Simple Beauty

Professional Services

Simple Beauty is a beautiful beauty salon located on Short Wyre Street, Colchester. Simply Beauty offer a coll…

Specsavers

Professional Services

Trust Our Experts. Unbeatable Offers. Complete Glasses From £25. UK’s Number 1 Opticians. Try Contact Lenses F…

Colchester Dry Cleaners

Professional Services

Your friendly local dry cleaners.

How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found

HEAD

by Fin Kennedy HEADGATE YOUNG COMPANY Sometimes people just can’t go on. There’s nothing left inside. What ide…

31 Aug / 2022 - 03 Sep / 2022

Signals is a centre for creative digital learning. We specialise in film education, digital art and use media …

The Green Room

Eat & Drink

Restaurant & Bar

Signals

Entertainment & Leisure

Takeaway

Prezzo

Eat & Drink

Italian restaurant retaining much of its original charm, featuring authentic exposed beams and has the added a…

Traditional Stationers selling stationery for Home and Office, Craft Supplies for Card Making, Scrapbooking an…

The Craft Spot

Shopping

Ace Comics

HEAD

Coral

Entertainment & Leisure

Bets and offers on all major sporting events and gaming with Coral. Visit the site now to find the most compet…

Turners

Shopping

Turner’s is about looking and feeling good, but it’s also about a warm welcome from knowledgeable staff who ca…

Hsinking

Eat & Drink

A gem of Sir Isaacs Walk, Hsinking is an independent restaurant specialising in Ramen, Goyza and other authent…

Blue Sky Printing offer a wide range of printing including T‑Shirt Printing, Canvas, Aluminium Prints, Flyers …

Blue Sky Printing

Professional Services

Delivery Takeaway

El Guaca

Eat & Drink

Mexican food combined with and wide variety of cocktails and lots of tequila, of course. Very family friendly …

RDP Accountants

Professional Services

If you would like a free telephone consultation to discuss your requirements and get a fixed fee quote, please…

The Chronicles of Atom and Luna

HEAD

Funnelwick Limb in association with Action Transport Theatre andEastern Angles presents: _The Chronicles of At…

19 Nov / 2022 - 20 Nov / 2022

Shoe Zone (Retail Park)

Shopping

Shoes including brands such as skechers, Earth Spirit, Heavenly feet, Rieker and Hush, Puppies and a range of …

DGSL

Shopping

Helping people look after and maintain their footwear, handbags and so much more for longer. DGSL Is a profess…

Takeaway

Vinny's Restaurant

Eat & Drink

Vinny’s Café is based on Head Street, Colchester. Vinny’s have a wide selection classic British café food perf…

Pilates

HEAD

Delivered in partnership with Le Barre, Pilates is an intense,low-impact workout that comprises of a variety o…

29 Jun / 2022 - 29 Mar / 2023

Franklins

Shopping

Retail shop: sewing machine sales and service, fabric, knitting, haberdashery and industrial sewing machines. …

Feathers

Professional Services

In 2019 we celebrated 30 years of beautiful hairdressing in North Essex. We are very proud of this great achie…

The Minories Galleries

HEAD

Wildflower Style Boutique will be bringing the BEST jeans, the ultimate t‑shirt’s, the sexiest underwear, the …

Wildflower

Shopping

Headgate Theatre

HEAD

Mercury Young Company Musical Theatre

HEAD

Work with West End Professionals, including Craig Mather & Rosie Mather (Les Misérables/Wind in the Willows), …

03 Sep / 2022 - 07 Jan / 2023

Tots

HEAD

Tots is an interactive, multi-sensory class for early years children and their grown-up friends.At the Mercury…

28 Jun / 2022 - 04 Apr / 2023

Pitmans Training

Professional Services

A leading British training provider since 1837. Whether you want to improve your career prospects, gain that p…

Ace Comics

Shopping

Retail Comics, Graphic Novels, POPS, T‑Shirts, Action Figures, Collectable Card Games, Board Games

Connects - Mercury Reads: Bindweed by Martha Loader

HEAD

Join us for _Bindweed_by MARTHA LOADER.About _Bindweed_: Jen works with a domestic abuse perpetrator group.Sh…

28 Jul / 2022 - 28 Jul / 2022

Natural History Museum

HEAD

Hudson's House

Eat & Drink

Bar and restaurant specialising in steaks. Also available for private functions.

Delivery Takeaway

BaBa's

Eat & Drink

Pizza, Pasta, Kebabs, Shawarma and many dishes served from our charcoal grill.

Jubilee Activity Pack

Culver Square

Enjoy a free downloadable activity pack from Culver Square to keep the kids entertained this half term and cel…

24 May / 2022 - 30 Jun / 2022

PDSA

Shopping

Charity shop raising funds for pets

Colchester High Street

HEAD

Acting 101

HEAD

Interested in acting but don’t know where to start? Then this is the perfect course for you!Acting 101 is a 10…

08 Sep / 2022 - 08 Sep / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

Starbucks (Retail park)

Eat & Drink

With more than 15,000 stores worldwide, Starbucks is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of speciality cof…

Shop Local

HEAD

The story of In Colchester

01 Aug

In Colchester started as an idea, a dream and a goal for the town centre. Today, Thursday 1^st of August, it be…

Charlie & Stan

HEAD

In 1910, the then unknown Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel set sailfrom Southampton to New York as part of Fred…

07 Feb / 2023 - 11 Feb / 2023

Takeaway

Roosters

Eat & Drink

American Fried chicken restaurant and takeaway.

Clintons

Shopping

Cards, stationary and gifting. Clintons believes in enhancing relationships through the expression of personal…

Welcome back Colchester!

06 Apr

The next step in the governments road map out of lockdown will take place from the 12^th of April, here’s what …

Sports Direct

Shopping

Founded in 1982, Sports Direct International PLC is today the UK’s largest sporting good retailer, and operate…

Ernest Jones

Shopping

From modest beginnings in 1949, Ernest Jones has grown from a single store in London’s Oxford Street to the hi…

Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant

Eat & Drink

Enjoy a Pan-Pacific inspired menu in the heart of Colchester town centre. Designed around the geographic and c…

Birkett Long

Professional Services

Birkett Long solicitors are redefining what it means to be a lawyer. Based in Essex, with offices in Colcheste…

Alice Bunny Hunt

HEAD

Lloyds Bank

Professional Services

Since its foundation on 3 June 1765, Lloyds Bank has been serving the households, businesses and communities o…

10cc

HEAD

The hits of one of the most successful and influential English pop bands of the 70s, revisited by original mem…

20 Oct / 2022 - 20 Oct / 2022

Hair Pimps is a family-run salon that has tailored, highly trained Stylists and Beauticians to cater for all y…

Hair Pimps

Professional Services

Fraser Hart

Shopping

Fraser Hart is one of the UK’s leading jewellers with 39 shops nationwide. The Company began trading in 1936 w…

Alice Afternoon Teas

HEAD

Come and enjoy a freshly made Afternoon Tea of sandwiches, scones and cakes or a traditional Cream Tea of scon…

29 Jul / 2022 - 14 Aug / 2022

Simpkins Jewellers

Shopping

Jewellery retailer also providing watch and jewellery repairs.

From Gold to Rio - The Greatest Hits of Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran

HEAD

Two of the UK’s most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show!From Gold to Rio will take …

18 Feb / 2023 - 18 Feb / 2023

Adecco

Professional Services

If you’re committed to achieving professional goals, you need a partner that understands what it takes to succ…

Sharps

Shopping

Sharps bespoke fitted bedrooms and home office, free no obligation design service in your own home. Designed t…

Errol's Garden

HEAD

‘I wish I could have a garden of my own, but all I see out there isconcrete and pavement and more concrete…’Er…

Firstsite is a public contemporary art gallery in Colchester, making and showing great art and culture that ce…

Firstsite

See & Do

Howard Jones

HEAD

The bogbrush-haired synth pop whizz continues to benefit from 80s nostalgia.

Open Road is an established Drug and Alcohol Recovery support charity in Essex and Medway. Open Road provides …

Open Road

Professional Services

Colchester Castle Family Tours

Colchester Castle

Join us for a special family tour of the Castle. Travel back over 2000 years on a trip into the hidden spaces …

01 Aug / 2022 - 22 Aug / 2022

Church Street Tavern

Eat & Drink

Downstairs bar- A casual affair with sofas and stools, café tables and counters, coffee each morning, a quick …

Curved Air

HEAD

Progressive rock legends.

05 Sep / 2022 - 05 Sep / 2022

Hiscox

Professional Services

Cover you can trust. Protect your Home or Business with Hiscox. Get A Quote Now. Event Insurance. Travel Insur…

X Bar

Entertainment & Leisure

Night club & Bar

Belvoir

Professional Services

Established in Colchester for over 17 years, Belvoir and is a locally owned and managed one-stop property spec…

Sands and Son

Shopping

Leather goods and travel bags.

Mercury Theatre

HEAD

Owen Aves Opticians

Professional Services

Eye examinations and eye care for all ages. We offer contact lens fitting and a wide range of contemporary and…

Lates: Comedy Night - Fringe Preview (July)

HEAD

WE ARE PROUD TO BE HOSTING AVALON COMEDY AS PART OF OUR LATES COMEDYNIGHTS, A MONTHLY SERIES OF LAUGH OUT LOUD…

22 Jul / 2022 - 22 Jul / 2022

A-Plan Insurance

Professional Services

Your circumstances and your requirements can have an effect on the prices you pay for insurance products. By t…

Colchester Town Centre

HEAD

Barclays Bank

Professional Services

Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Our common Purpose is ‘…

Good Luck Studio

HEAD

It’s the final night of recording Wibble the Dragon. The show ismassively over budget and under written. With …

30 Sep / 2022 - 15 Oct / 2022

Fashion Cafe Bar

Eat & Drink

Fashionable café and bar serving breakfast, lunch and snacks with alcoholic beverages and a rear garden. Very …

Dear Grace is the culmination of 30 years in the retail industry. My career started in Colchester in the fabul…

Dear Grace

Shopping

Primark

Shopping

Discount fashion chain offering clothes and accessories for all ages, plus homewares.

Reasons You Should(n't) Love Me

HEAD

Presented by Paines Plough in association with Women’s Prize for Playwriting, 45 North and Kiln Theatre Writte…

22 Sep / 2022 - 24 Sep / 2022

Top Job

Professional Services

We are Colchester’s Leading Independent Recruitment Agency. Top Job Recruitment provides expert consultants wi…

Robert Dyas

Shopping

Retail chain selling DIY and kitchen products, homewares, electrical and gardening goods.

ball & boe

HEAD

Performing hit songs from their four chart topping albums. Their debut release ‘Together’, which fast became t…

Inspired by our new exhibition Wicked Spirits? Witchcraft + Magic, join the team to learn more about magic and…

Magical Crafts

Colchester Castle

03 Aug / 2022 - 24 Aug / 2022

Self-care with Lush Colchester!

21 Aug

Now more than ever, it’s so important to take some time to look after ourselves and practice good self-care. T…

Delivery Takeaway

Wimpy

Eat & Drink

Wimpy is one of the best-known names on the casual dining scene, feeding the nation since 1954. Renowned for i…

Mercury Theatre (Abbeyfields)

HEAD

Takeaway

Subway

Eat & Drink

The world-famous sandwich store opened its doors nearly 50 years ago in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Today, there …

Flying Tiger

Shopping

For those of you who haven’t experienced the joy of a Tiger store, here is a bit about them: Flying Tiger Cope…

Playhouse (Wetherspoons)

Eat & Drink

Pub/Restaurant. This building was originally the Playhouse theatre which had opened in 1929, yet, in the early…

Events

HEAD

Eurochange

Professional Services

Over the years we’ve widened our services to include travel currency, international payments and remittance se…

Vincent Simone -- Tango Passions

HEAD

Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in the Autumn of 2…

Love Ur Hair was founded in 2010 in Colchester. The company aims provide hassle-free, quality hairdressing at …

Love Ur Hair

Professional Services

Grapetree

Shopping

Health foods and confectionery.

Sir Isaacs Artisan Coffee

Eat & Drink

Sir Isaacs Artisan Coffee is new to Colchester town centre! Providing over 50 different coffee beans, Whittard…

Apple 'N' Spice

HEAD

**This show is currently on Priority Sale to Mercury Theatre members. To become a member to receive priority b…

26 Jun / 2022 - 26 Jun / 2022

Trinity Street

HEAD

Colchester Garden Festival

HEAD

Pinocchio

Mercury Theatre

**This event is currently on Priority Sale to Mercury members until Tue 1 Mar at 10am. Click here to become a …

07 Dec / 2022 - 31 Dec / 2022

Pandora

Shopping

Back in 1982, the jewellers shop that would one day become PANDORA was established by the goldsmith P. Enevold…

Colchester Town Hall

HEAD

Howard Jones Acoustic Trio

HEAD

The acoustic shows will highlight a fresh take on Howard’s best-known hits and will provide a rare and intimat…

Join **Hundred Watt Club** as they return to the Mercury Theatre Studio following their first sell-out show!Né…

Hundred Watt Club

HEAD

01 Jul / 2022 - 03 Mar / 2023

The BID

HEAD

Saxons

Professional Services

Estate and Letting agents.

East of England Co-operative Travel Service

Professional Services

Travel Agents

Located in the heart of Colchester town centre, Café Saison is open for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Coffee, C…

Cafe Saison

Eat & Drink

Crafternoons: Millenary

HEAD

In this two hour workshop you’ll be guided through the process ofmaking your very own hats – a fascinator or a…

03 Dec / 2022 - 11 Mar / 2023

Colchester Town Hall

Entertainment & Leisure

The Town Hall, set in a popular town centre location, is a beautiful and prestigious building rich with histor…

Arts Centre

HEAD

Dogs Trust

Shopping

Charity shop

Smile Clinic

Professional Services

Passionate about delivering excellence at every level of our modern dental practices, we offer affordable Rout…

Brook Red Lion Hotel

HEAD

We Will Rock You - Theatricool

HEAD

Theatricool Performing Arts School presents…We Will Rock You!Theatricool are delighted to be back at the Mercu…

Fashion chain selling clothes and accessories for men and women, some with nature-inspired prints.

White Stuff

Shopping

Forbidden Nights

HEAD

Forbidden Nights is made up of a male vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all with an element…

04 Nov / 2022 - 04 Nov / 2022

V Bar

Eat & Drink

V Bar Colchester is an independent bar with a penchant for the unique. Exquisite inventive cocktails, functio…

The Brit Funk Association

HEAD

All-Star Brit Funk Supergroup featuring members of Beggar & Co, Hi-Tension, Central Line and ex-members of Lig…

30 Jul / 2022 - 30 Jul / 2022

Regis

Professional Services

Regis Salons take the best styles from the world of fashion and reproduce them on the British high street, in …

Theatricool Pre Juniors Present: Wiz Wham Alakazam a mini musical about teamwork

HEAD

Theatricool Pre Juniors Present:Wiz Wham Alakazam a mini musical aboutteamwork.With a cast aged 6 – 8 years old …

25 Jun / 2022 - 25 Jun / 2022

JD Sports

Shopping

JD Sports has long been established as the leading UK retailer of fashionable and own-brand sportswear. The fi…

Crouch Street

HEAD

Kaleidoscope, featuring Tom Poster and Elena Urioste’

HEAD

Roman River presents a captivating evening of music with one of themost exciting classical groups around at th…

08 Nov / 2022 - 08 Nov / 2022

O2

Shopping

Find the latest phones, tablets, sims and accessories at O2 Shop Colchester. Need help getting started? Get fr…

The Jungle Book

HEAD

Adapted from the book by Rudyard KiplingDOT ProductionsJoin Mowgli asBagheera and Baloo help him on his journe…

17 Aug / 2022 - 17 Aug / 2022

Matalan

Shopping

From the day Matalan started back in 1985, to today, over 30 years on, Matalan’s mission has always stayed the…

Daytime Book Club: Red Lion Books in Conjunction with Appetite Book Club

HEAD

Meeting over coffee and cake to discuss a book. A typical book club meeting often has those that liked the boo…

28 Jul / 2022 - 24 Nov / 2022

Lost In Music -- One Night At The Disco

HEAD

Get ready to recreate the Magical 70’s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco…

19 Aug / 2022 - 19 Aug / 2022

Valuation Office Agency

Professional Services

The Valuation Office Agency is a government body in England and Wales. It is an executive agency of Her Majest…

Abellio East Anglia

Professional Services

To find out more information on Abellio East Anglia please visit their website.

Victorian Craft

Hollytrees Museum

Get your craft on with us this summer! Every Monday we will be getting the paint, glue and craft materials out…

01 Aug / 2022 - 22 Aug / 2022

Poundland

Shopping

Everything for £1 was the idea of our founders in 1990 and we’ve grown to become one of the largest discount &…

Our guide to Mother's Day in Colchester

18 Feb

The year seems to have flown by so far and now on the horizon is Mothers Day! Here is our 2022 guide to the pe…

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Eat & Drink

Colchester Boutique Hotel is a beautiful Georgian building on Colchester’s historic North Hill. Walking throug…

Colchester Gift Card

HEAD

British Heart Foundation High Street

Shopping

Charity shop selling furniture and electrical good in Colchester.

Hairdressing service also selling afro & natural hair products.

AB Beauty

Professional Services

Takeaway

ASK Italian

Eat & Drink

The ASK Italian restaurant in Colchester is a bright, light space in a converted house with a vaulted ceiling.…

Harvey and Thompson

Professional Services

H&T Pawnbrokers began serving communities in London in 1897. Since then we have expanded to become one of …

Afternoon Tea

HEAD

Our café bar offers a warm, friendly welcome to everyone.Come and enjoy a freshly made afternoon tea of sandwi…

24 Jun / 2022 - 28 Feb / 2023

Queen Street Dental Care

Professional Services

Dental practice, NSH and private private. We also provide implants and invisalign, botox and fillers.

Pearl Dry Cleaners

Professional Services

Pearls Dry Cleaners are a high quality dry cleaners based in Colchester.

So You Want to Work In Theatre?

HEAD

This half term come and learn about working in a theatre!In our three day workshop we’ll have industry profess…

27 Oct / 2022 - 27 Oct / 2022

British Heart Foundation Long Wire Street

Shopping

Charity shop selling furniture and electrical good.

Colchester Dance HQ Presents... Empower

HEAD

COLCHESTER DANCE HQ’s latest production, EMPOWER OUR NEXT STEP. Along-awaited performance that will showcase a…

09 Jul / 2022 - 10 Jul / 2022

Crouch Street News

Eat & Drink

News Agents based on Crouch Street. Fine wines, sprits, beers, craft beers.

The Bull

Eat & Drink

live Music pub with two separate bars. We offer a platforms for new artist to perform, from art to music, DJ’s…

Everything you need to know about the Christmas trail

25 Nov

Santas Silly Elves have lost all the things they need to write and letter and they need your help! Find out wh…

An Evening with Andy Hamilton

HEAD

Following two years of cancelled shows, zoom quizzes and nose-swabs,award-winning writer and comedian Andy Ham…

13 Jul / 2022 - 13 Jul / 2022

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) UK

Professional Services

Personal and Business banking for those local to Colchester.

Mercury Comedy Night with Avalon UK (Sept)

HEAD

WE ARE PROUD TO BE HOSTING AVALON COMEDY AS PART OF OUR MERCURY COMEDYNIGHTS, A MONTHLY SERIES OF LAUGH OUT LO…

30 Sep / 2022 - 30 Sep / 2022

Theatre Tours

HEAD

The Mercury has seen many famous faces perform on its stages since the theatre opened in 1972. Let us take you…

30 Jul / 2022 - 12 Nov / 2022

Emson Haig

Shopping

Established in 1991 Emson Haig are situated in one of the UK’s largest shopping malls, Intu Lakeside. The Lake…

LB Group

Professional Services

LB Group is a professional accounting, tax and business advisory practice providing a range of services across…

Getting here

HEAD

Ball and Boe Together Again This Summer

Castle Park Gardens

Two of the greatest voices in the world are on their way to Castle Park, Colchester, on Sunday 3^rd July 2022. …

International charity, Transforming the Lives of People affected by Leprosy.

Level Best Cafe

HEAD

Lepra

Professional Services

Turin Brakes

HEAD

The acoustic guitar-toting English duo take some new tunes on the road, along with their decade-strong back ca…

21 Oct / 2022 - 21 Oct / 2022

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

HEAD

The Olivier Award-Winning comedy-drama from **Jim Cartwright** has earned international acclaim across the glo…

24 Jun / 2022 - 25 Jun / 2022

Shoe Zone - High Street

Shopping

Shoes including brands such as skechers, Earth Spirit, Heavenly feet, Rieker and Hush, Puppies and a range of …

Catch Up in Colchester

27 Apr

Phase three of reopening could be on the horizon and with April already proving a success, we are loving welco…

ENDLESS EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE.ESTABLISHED IN 1854. Mann’s is one of the oldest music shops in Great Brita…

Manns Music

Shopping

Cards Direct

Shopping

Cards Direct is a fresh face in card and gift retailing.We are an independent retailer in the UK specialising …

Sara Pascoe- Success Story

HEAD

Sara decided she wanted to be famous at 14 years old. Since then, she has auditioned for Barrymore, scared Pet…

14 Apr / 2023 - 14 Apr / 2023

Back To The 80s

HEAD

MJ Promotions and Firstsite presents Back to the 80s!Taking you way back — playing all the hits and more!Join …

22 Jul / 2022 - 22 Jul / 2022

GRIZZ IT!

25 Mar

‘Grizz It’ To go without an item of luxury or an expression used to motivate someone to keep going during a to…

Dr Richard Shepherd ‘Unnatural Causes’

HEAD

Not for the faint hearted!Meet the forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd. A detective in his own right, wh…

11 Nov / 2022 - 11 Nov / 2022

Alice In Wonderland

HEAD

A MERCURY PRODUCTIONALICE IN WONDERLAND by Lewis CarrollAdapted for the stage by MIKE KENNYMusic by IVAN STOTT…

29 Jul / 2022 - 14 Aug / 2022

Iceland Foods

Shopping

Supermarket chain supplying frozen packaged foods, often discounted, plus some dry groceries.

St Helena Shop (Culver Street)

Shopping

A specialist charity shop for wedding clothing which also has a wide range of general stock.

Delivery Takeaway

Caffe Nero

Eat & Drink

Casual style coffee shop chain with a menu of Italian-style light dishes and specially blended drinks.

Join the Monsters Safari

30 Jun

Our Colchester Business Improvement District (BID) is providing a family fun ‘Safari’, a high street story-tra…

Beauty and the Beast

HEAD

**This event is currently on Priority Sale to Mercury members until Tue 1 Mar at 10am. Click here to become a …

07 Jan / 2023 - 07 Jan / 2023

Mango Hair Design

Professional Services

Hair Salon

The Sound of Springsteen

HEAD

Eight-piece Bruce Springsteen tribute act.

23 Jul / 2022 - 23 Jul / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

Turtle Bay

Eat & Drink

Restaurant and bar with Caribbean theme. Feeling like you need some sunshine when the weather outside is looki…

Sow and Grow Workshop - LION WALK

Lion Walk Shopping Centre

Throughout the Colchester Garden Festival Lee Connelly The Skinny Jean Gardener from CBBC, BBC Teach and Autho…

20 Aug / 2022 - 21 Aug / 2022

Shakespeare 101

HEAD

Our playful intro to Shakespeare classes will help you master the language and relate it to the universal huma…

02 Feb / 2023 - 02 Feb / 2023

Marquis

Eat & Drink

Characteristic Public House and the oldest Pub in Colchester. We have live music, sky sports, beer garden, eve…

Yates

Eat & Drink

Bar, restaurant and nightclub with an outside seating area. Fantastic cocktail masterclasses for any occasion.…

Book at The North Hill Hotel, Colchester. No Reservation Costs. Great Rates. Low Rates. Great Choice. Great Av…

North Hill Hotel

Accommodation

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny

HEAD

Famed for his award-winning stand-up and TV presenting roles, comedian Jimmy Carr celebrates an illustrious ca…

29 Sep / 2022 - 29 Sep / 2022

Drag Workshops

HEAD

Here’s your chance to join a fun and fabulous workshop led by professional drag and performance artists, Dan D…

16 Jul / 2022 - 18 Mar / 2023

Small Business Saturday In Colchester

06 Dec

Small Business Saturday is a day to support our local independent businesses. Colchester town centre has so ma…

Romano Lounge

Eat & Drink

Romano Lounge is an informal, neighbourhood food led café/bar located in Colchester — open all day every day!…

Shakers Dairy Free

HEAD

Takeaway

Wagamama

Eat & Drink

Asian-inspired and Japanese chain restaurant where dishes are whisked to long communal table.

Colchester Pride

HEAD

Colchester Pride at Firstsite

13 Aug / 2022 - 13 Aug / 2022

Ladieswear, gifts & homewares.

Frippery

Shopping

Kimchi House

Eat & Drink

Korean Restaurant selling delicious traditional food: street food, Korean bbq, noodles, dumplings, pancakes, b…

Bill's

Eat & Drink

Bill’s Colchester restaurant is in a lovely old building on the high street. Pretty and characterful with plen…

Santander

Professional Services

Santander UK plc is one of the UK’s leading personal financial services companies and one of the largest provi…

An Evening with Michael Portillo

HEAD

It took Michael Portillo little more than 10 years to get a seat inthe Commons and then rise in power and este…

19 Oct / 2022 - 19 Oct / 2022

Middletons

Eat & Drink

Middletons Steakhouse & Grill first opened its doors in Middleton, Norfolk in July 2011. The original Midd…

St Botolph's Church

HEAD

Business of the Year

HEAD

Delivery Takeaway

Quality Diner

Eat & Drink

A takeaway restaurant selling kebabs, burgers and pizzas.

Small Talk Tearooms

Eat & Drink

Small Talk is an old fashioned tea shop situated in the centre of historic Chelmsford, with a second branch no…

Russell Kane Live: The Essex Variant!

HEAD

**Russell Kane** has two chart-topping, award-bagging podcasts: *Man Baggage* and *BBC Radio 4’s Evil Genius*.…

16 Sep / 2022 - 16 Sep / 2022

Takeaway Gift Card

Caffe Sala

Eat & Drink

Independent coffee shop based in Eld Lane offering exceptional coffee a variety of loose leaf teas and a wonde…

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe: Together At Christmas

HEAD

Musical star Michael Ball and popular tenor Alfie Boe join forces to tour around the UK.

We are not a traditional high street travel agent, we are a travel management company that goes way beyond sim…

Gray Dawes Group

Professional Services

Think Floyd

HEAD

The tribute band pays homage to the legendary rock outfit.

18 Aug / 2022 - 18 Aug / 2022

Takeaway

Cornish Kitchen

Eat & Drink

We are dedicated to hand crafting some of CORNWALL’S best pasties. They are lovingly hand-crimped and filled w…

Kintsu Colchester

Eat & Drink

Hidden in the heart of Colchester town centre in the shadow of a multi storey car park is the humble Grade II …

Blancmange

HEAD

English synth-pop band that came to prominence in the early 80s.

13 Oct / 2022 - 13 Oct / 2022

GLOW Hair and Beauty.

Professional Services

Welcome to Glow where we specialise in hair, beauty, skin and aesthetic treatments all under one roof. We are …

Founded by Jessica Schomberg during a lifetime of travel and design. Her creations are influenced by the colou…

JeS Lifestyle

Shopping

Takeaway Gift Card

Slice - Art Gallery

Eat & Drink

Slice is a busy, friendly art café in the heart of Colchester’s shopping centre. In addition to coffee and cak…

Let's talk shopping in Colchester!

14 Sep

Becanas

Eat & Drink

Becanas is situated in Crouch Street, Colchester. We are dog friendly, with water and treats available. We onl…

Kew Law LLP Solicitors

Professional Services

Solicitors

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

HEAD

FOUR TIMELESS STORIES BROUGHT TO LIFE IN ONE DELIGHTFUL SHOW. Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful worl…

20 Jul / 2022 - 21 Jul / 2022

Bob Marley -- The Man The Music

HEAD

From the company that brought you the critically-acclaimed **RUSH A Joyous Jamaican Journey**, this narrated m…

05 Apr / 2023 - 05 Apr / 2023

We are Inprint, a local independent print company based in Colchester, Essex. We provide high quality print &a…

Inprint

Professional Services

Foneworld

Shopping

Mobile phone, accessories, phone repairs and unlocking service.

Lion Walk Shopping Centre

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Three Wise Monkey Reward Card

at Three Wise Monkeys

Monkey Rewards is a new loyalty scheme for Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester. Now, just by checking in when you a…

Established in 2004, Palmer and Partners is a leading, independent Estate & Letting Agent providing compre…

Palmers and Partners

Professional Services

Bingo Revolution: The Kevin & Perry Tour

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An evening of laughing, dancing, dabbing, ‘life changing’* prizes. Plus SPECIAL guests — KEVIN & PERRY** playi…

12 Nov / 2022 - 12 Nov / 2022

Escape At The Castle

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle are once again offering their sell out Escape Experiences. The experiences are fully Covid‑1…

Cosmetics shop; bath bombs, perfume, hair and skincare

Lush

Shopping

Cirque: The Greatest Show

HEAD

Direct from their International Tour, and recent performance for The Royal Family, ‘Cirque: The Greatest Show’…

20 Aug / 2022 - 20 Aug / 2022

Zizzi

Eat & Drink

Settle in for a meal with us in the oldest town recorded. Set in a historic building with modern features, the…

School Pallet Gardens

HEAD

Retailer for world famous brand Bang and Olufsen. Award winning displaying the enter range of Band and Olufsen…

Bang and Olufsen

Shopping

Takeaway

Nandos

Eat & Drink

PERi-PERi is the heart and soul of Nando’s. Its story is our story. For centuries the people of Southeast Afri…

Welcome Back to The Tree Room

13 Apr

With April 12^th sparking hope for visitors to the town centre we’ve been speaking to our local businesses abou…

Temme English

Professional Services

Estate Agents

Jane Taylor

HEAD

BBC Radio Presenters Bob Harris, Tom Robinson, Johnnie Walker are huge fans of Jane Taylor, an award-winning B…

08 Oct / 2022 - 08 Oct / 2022

Takeaway

Cafe Med

Eat & Drink

Situated opposite the oldest standing building in the town centre Café Med offers a great range of food from a…

Paddy Power

Entertainment & Leisure

Paddy Power is an Irish bookmaker founded in 1988 in Dublin, Ireland offering great odds on many sporting even…

Boydens Estate Agents

Professional Services

Estate Agents based in Colchester. We are renowned for achieving the best price the market is willing to pay a…

Connects - Christmas Party

HEAD

Calling all East-based artists and theatre makers!Put on your Christmas jumpers, grab a glass of mulled wine a…

08 Dec / 2022 - 08 Dec / 2022

13-15s Mercury Young Company

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Join the Mercury Young Company!The Mercury’s main drama company you know and love has expanded to offer more o…

07 Sep / 2022 - 11 Jan / 2023

Mad Hatter's Family Tea Party

HEAD

Bring your whole family to our immersive, family-friendlyMad Hatter’s Tea Party. Create your own hat to wear a…

30 Jul / 2022 - 30 Jul / 2022

Masterclass: The Way of the Idiot

HEAD

_The Way of the Idiot _is a great introduction to TOLD BY ANIDIOT’s work, consisting of a range of engaging, p…

11 Feb / 2023 - 11 Feb / 2023

Spar

Shopping

Local To us, community is everything. And we’re proud to be a part of it. Our conveniently situated stores are…

The Tree Room Centre

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The Hole in the Wall

Eat & Drink

Public house with food, drinks, pool, darts and live entertainment.

Takeaway

Costa

Eat & Drink

Counter-service coffee chain offering hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches.

Abigails Collection & Grooms Room

Shopping

We’re located in Colchester High Street in a lovely Georgian Property close by the Castle and Castle Park Gard…

Culver Street East

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Bethell and Clark

Professional Services

Offering Ophthalmic services to the people Colchester and wider communities for over 100 years. As an Independ…

Day Lewis Pharmacy Priory Walk

Professional Services

Compounding, counseling, dispensing of prescription, health advice, EHC, malaria treatment, erectile dysfuncti…

Delivery Takeaway

Cuckoo Dough

Eat & Drink

Cuckoo dough is a new, exciting edition to Colchester’s food and drinks scene. Located in the centre of the ol…

Takeaway

Wei's Kitchen

Eat & Drink

Authentic Sichuan food restaurant providing proper hot pot experience in a modern setting and taste real Chine…

Connects

HEAD

Calling all East Based Artists and Theatre Makers!Connects is for arts professionals looking to make contacts,…

30 Jun / 2022 - 30 Jun / 2022

Welcome Back to Headgate Theatre

04 May

Welcome back to Headgate Theatre! This week we spoke to Headgate Theatre about what they’ve missed the most an…

What does "Shop Local" mean to you?

23 Nov

I often sit and think about the mechanics of ‘shopping local’ and it’s true meaning. To many, this is about sh…

Book A Bespoke After-Hours Private Tour Of Colchester Castle!

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle are offering Covid-19 safe and secure ‘bubble’ tours of Colchester Castle. Get together with…

Nestled in the centre of historic Colchester, in the shadow of the landmark Victorian water tower “Jumbo” &amp…

Ristorante Favoloso

Eat & Drink

Sensory Workshop

HEAD

Let your imagination run wild and discover a wonderful world of all things Lush!Ever wanted to wash your hair …

26 Jun / 2022 - 26 Jun / 2022

Easter Activities for the family

19 Mar

It feels like the kids have only just gone back to school but the Easter holidays are on their way! If you’r…

St Helena Shop (Crouch Street)

Shopping

A boutique style charity shop offering a wide range of high end & designer clothing, accessories & foo…

Culver Street West

HEAD

Delivery Takeaway

Pizza Express

Eat & Drink

Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t‑shirts toss handmade pizzas in a relaxed space.

Connects - What's On the Fringe?

HEAD

Join the Mercury Theatre and Colchester Fringe at this networkingevent all about What’s On at Colchester Fring…

03 Sep / 2022 - 03 Sep / 2022

Ann Summers

Shopping

Ann Summers needs no introduction. This boudoir-style store offers luxurious lingerie for the adventurous cust…

Hollytree Museum

See & Do

Enjoy 300 years of history in this beautiful Georgian townhouse through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discov…

Patrick James Property Consultants

Professional Services

We are not what you would call a “big” estate agent, in fact, we were shortlisted as “best” small estate agent…

HMV

Shopping

Colchester’s home of entertainment brings you the best in music, film, games and technology. Visit the HMV Cul…

Fubar Hair Collective

Professional Services

FUBAR was started in 2007 by Tina Livesey and Donna Chaplin. Their mission was to create a salon that had a gr…

Vision Express

Professional Services

Vision Express is the third largest optical retailer in the UK and part of GrandVision, the global optical ret…

Cookie Policy

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Fenwick

HEAD

Wicked Spirits? Witchcraft + Magic at Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle was a key landmark in the Essex witch trials. In the 1500s and 1600s, hundreds of people wer…

16 Jul / 2022 - 06 Jan / 2023

An Evening with Adam Frost

HEAD

Fane Productions invite you to spend an evening with award-winning British garden designer and Gardeners’ Worl…

23 Oct / 2022 - 23 Oct / 2022

Storytelling at Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Storytelling appeals to all ages, but especially children and there is nothing more magical than settling down…

02 Aug / 2022 - 23 Aug / 2022

ATIK

HEAD

Fathers Day Ideas

07 Jun

Father figures come in all shapes and sizes and this Fathers Day we want to help you celebrate them and show t…

SEND Holiday Club

HEAD

This 4‑day multi-sensory storytelling workshop is not to be missed!For young people with SEND aged 7 – 12, our m…

02 Aug / 2022 - 14 Feb / 2023

About Us

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Just Essentials

Shopping

We sell make-up, fragrance, hair and beauty accessories and hair extensions. We also do ear and nose piercings…

Scrivens Opticians

Professional Services

Opticians & Hearing Care offering tests as well as a selection of frames and hearing aids.

Delivery Takeaway

Hanks Colchester

Eat & Drink

A 100% VEGAN DELI AND TAKEAWAY IN THE HEART OF ESSEX Hank’s Colchester offers a fully vegan café with barista …

Homepage

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Walkabout

Eat & Drink

Australian bar, restaurant and nightclub situated on Head Street. Specialising in sports viewing experiences f…

Saffron Mortgage Finders

Professional Services

At Saffron Mortgage Finders our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on providing …

TUI UK

Professional Services

Find and book your next holiday at the TUI Holiday Store in Colchester. We’ve got personal service and tailor-…

Crafternoons for Kids: Puppet Making

HEAD

This fun-packed workshop is an inspirational experience for yourchildren. The workshop explores the science of…

06 Aug / 2022 - 17 Sep / 2022

Coda Colchester

HEAD

The Great Castle Magic Show

Colchester Castle

Inspired by our new exhibition Wicked spirits? Witchcraft & Magic, Colchester castle is delighted to welco…

26 Jul / 2022 - 29 Jun / 2022

Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shoppe

Eat & Drink

Darcy’s is a high quality sweet shop catering for everyone’s needs with sweet ranges, such as retro sweets, su…

Digital Camp

HEAD

Come and explore the possibilities of Digital Storytelling!Led by Mercury Digital Artists, our young digital c…

09 Aug / 2022 - 09 Aug / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

Starbucks (Culver Street West)

Eat & Drink

With more than 15,000 stores worldwide, Starbucks is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of speciality cof…

Delivery Takeaway

Kaspas

Eat & Drink

Crepes, waffles, cakes, coffee, cookie dough, sundaes and milkshakes! Many different flavours to try.

Y.E.S Youth Enquiry Service

Professional Services

Y.E.S provides a confidential, non-judgemental and informal service for young people between the ages of 11 an…

Mercury Theatre

Entertainment & Leisure

Your theatre, your stories The Mercury is an artistic powerhouse in the East – a vital, vibrant, welcoming cen…

Hide the Crazy

HEAD

“Hide The Crazy” is an evening of comedy escapades presented by ventriloquist Trish Dunn and a whole cast of “…

19 Aug / 2022 - 19 Aug / 2022

Missing Andy

HEAD

Missing Andy are a British mod influenced band based in Essex. The group comprises Alex Greaves, Jonathan Shar…

15 Jul / 2022 - 15 Jul / 2022

Ladbrokes (St Botolphs Street)

Entertainment & Leisure

Betting and Gambling

Accessorize

Shopping

Accessorize was first born in 1984 with the opening of our first store in the Piazza, Covent Garden, London. O…

Debenhams

HEAD

Monsoon

Shopping

Our story begins with one man and his vision; to bring vibrant, colourful, hand-crafted artisan clothes from f…

An Evening with Sir Geoff Hurst

HEAD

12 Nov / 2022 - 12 Nov / 2022

Twisters Bar

Eat & Drink

Twisters Bar has been the home of great music in Colchester since 1998, fusing cool indie, rock, electro, punk…

Belle Love

Shopping

From summer silks, linens, and cotton to winter cashmere and wool, Belle Love looks to bring a slice of la dol…

GreyFriars Hotel & Restaurant

HEAD

Culver Square

HEAD

Brewers Arms

Eat & Drink

Classic local pub based in the centre of Colchester town.

Merkur Slots

Entertainment & Leisure

Merkur Slots is a really exciting place to play slot machines. You can go gaming with us online or on the high…

SEND Summer School

HEAD

This 4‑day multi-sensory storytelling workshop is not to be missed!For young people with SEND aged 7 – 12, our m…

02 Aug / 2022 - 02 Aug / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

Chef Canton

Eat & Drink

The home of great Chinese food, wonderful service and memories of time spent dining with family, friends and c…

Pirates and Princesses

Shopping

We are a small friendly traditional curiosity shop situated in a gorgeous 500 year old building with its own r…

Beacon House

Professional Services

Beacon House Ministries is a Christian charity that was established to help homeless people. Beacon House offe…

We love books!

23 Feb

We miss our Colchester book shops and this world book day we want to show them some love. Take a look at what …

Behind the Business with Colchester Arts Centre

21 Jun

House Of Stand Up Presents Colchester Comedy - With Gordon Southern

HEAD

*STARRING…*GORDON SOUTHERN PLUS SUPPORTING LINEUPCOMEDY STARTS — 8:00pmDOORS OPEN — 7:30pm LICENSED BAR*Hou…

15 Jul / 2022 - 15 Jul / 2022

The London Mozart Players

HEAD

Orlando Jopling conducts the world-renowned London Mozart Players intheir first visit to Colchester, in a popu…

16 Feb / 2023 - 16 Feb / 2023

Boots Pharmacy

Professional Services

Pharmacy led Health and Beauty retailer

Spandau Too

HEAD

Authentic and faithful, without backing tracks, enjoy more than 40 years of hits from Spandau Ballet in one fa…

Barnardo’s protect and support the UK’s most vulnerable children. We help bring out the best in them – no matt…

Barnardos

Professional Services

Tesco Express

Shopping

Convenience Store

The Centurion

Eat & Drink

Join us at The Centurion, your home away from home. We’re located just off the intersection between the Head S…

M P Gallery

HEAD

Grimm Tales

HEAD

Rediscover the magic and wonder of the original Grimm Tales, retold bymaster-storyteller Philip Pullman and pe…

11 Aug / 2022 - 13 Aug / 2022

Crafternoons: Costume

HEAD

Take part in a craft session with our very own Mercury Theatre’scostume team. In this two-hour workshop, you w…

02 Jul / 2022 - 15 Oct / 2022

Colchester Town Centre Business Awards

HEAD

Sainsbury's

Shopping

Supermarket

An Evening of Magic with Richard Jones

HEAD

Imagine being part of an exclusive audience lucky to witness more thanjust a magic show!RICHARD JONES rose to …

05 Nov / 2022 - 05 Nov / 2022

Click and Collect with Lush

at Lush

Lush Colchester are now offering Click and Collect to their store! Order via lush.com before 3pm for same day…

Did you know that there was an earthquake in Colchester in 1884? Or that mammoths and hippos used to roam this…

Natural History Museum

See & Do

William H Brown

Professional Services

We’re an award-winning estate agency and we operate under 11 different trading names, some of which have been …

Travel around Colchester with the Borough Card

See & Do

Unlimited bus travel in and around Colchester, on First Essex, Arriva Colchester, Panther Travel, Ipswich Buse…

Zest is a charity shop that raises funds and awareness for 14 – 25 year olds in hospice care.

Zest

Shopping

Martin & Co

Professional Services

We specialise in buying, selling and letting properties in Colchester and the surrounding areas and have been …

Venus Beauty Room

Professional Services

A full-service beauty salon in Colchester town centre offering treatments for eyes, nails, massage and waxing.…

The Singh Twins: Slaves of Fashion

HEAD

Slaves of Fashion, The Singh Twin’s most recent body of work, includes life-size symbolic portraits of histori…

24 Jun / 2022 - 11 Sep / 2022

Metro Bank

Professional Services

Metro Bank launched in 2010 as the first new High Street bank in more than 100 years. The revolutionary UK ban…

Mercury Comedy Night with Avalon UK (Oct)

HEAD

We are proud to be hosting Avalon Comedy as part of our Mercury ComedyNights, a monthly series of laugh out lo…

28 Oct / 2022 - 28 Oct / 2022

Bill and his faithful dog Bert travel the world looking for great gifts. With Bill’s eyes for a bargain and Be…

Bill and Bert's

Shopping

The Entertainer

Shopping

Chain retailer selling branded indoor and outdoor toys, craft products, electronic games and more.

Millets

Shopping

Retailer of Outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment.

New Look

Shopping

The New Look story began in 1969 as a single fashion store in the UK. From there, we’ve grown to become a lead…

Dino Adventure Live

HEAD

65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the adventure?Join our intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as we j…

12 Aug / 2022 - 12 Aug / 2022

Lates: Comedy Night - Fringe Preview (June)

HEAD

WE ARE PROUD TO BE HOSTING AVALON COMEDY AS PART OF OUR LATES COMEDYNIGHTS, A MONTHLY SERIES OF LAUGH OUT LOUD…

Join Mercury Theatre’s Creative Director, Ryan McBryde, for thisintensive masterclass on his approach to creat…

Connects - Masterclass - Into Directing

HEAD

24 Sep / 2022 - 24 Sep / 2022

Camulodunum

Eat & Drink

Classic local pub based in the centre of the town

Fame The Musical - CO2

HEAD

Ever wondered what happens at a performing arts school? Fame TheMusical follows a group of students from their…

08 Sep / 2022 - 18 Sep / 2022

The Castle Inn

HEAD

Colchester Library & Community Hub

See & Do

Public Library and Information Services

Wagamama, lets talk noodles

15 Aug

Colchester town centre has many great restaurants, both independent and national stores, where you can meet wi…

Visiting Lion Walks Secret Garden

22 Apr

This week we dropped into the Secret Garden, an outdoor bar area open from noon until late, at Lion Walk shopp…

Savers

Shopping

Heath, home and beauty store giving a good range of products at the best price around. Offering quality except…

The Colchester Gift Card!

24 Jun

The design for the Colchester Gift Card has been revealed! After the open call for Colchester creatives to des…

Pubs and Restaurants in Colchester

04 Jun

Whether you’re making up for the lost nights out or catching up on the romantic date nights missed this year t…

Charter Hall

HEAD

Crimes on Centre Court

HEAD

Murder and mayhem with a side of tennis, from the critically acclaimed comedy company New Old Friends. Lord Kn…

28 Oct / 2022 - 28 Oct / 2022

Space Studios

Entertainment & Leisure

SPACE’s first out-of-London studios, SPACE Colchester was opened in February 2017 offering 40+ creative studio…

Student Discount at Fenwicks!

at Fenwick

Calling all students, shopping just got even better… Receive 10% off* full price orders with a unique UNiDAY…

12 Apr / 2021 - 24 Jun / 2022

The bakery’s goal, as head baker and owner Kiersten Donohue puts it, “is to bake food that makes people feel s…

Victoria Yum

Eat & Drink

EE (Lion Walk)

Shopping

EE connects customers to the mobile and Internet world using mobile and fixed connections. We sell media, phon…

Colchester Carpets and Flooring

Professional Services

Want to pop in our shop, but are worried about parking? With our shop right in the centre of Colchester town, …

Claires

Shopping

Accessories for every occasion and all ages. Ear piercing and nose piercings available in store.

Winners - Colchester Town Centre Business Awards

05 May

The winners of the Colchester Town Centre Business Awards have been announced! Including the winners of the th…

Best Of The Comedy Store

HEAD

Guest acts take to the stage for an evening of laughter.

30 Sep / 2022 - 25 Nov / 2022

Colchester Library

HEAD

Boots Opticians

Professional Services

Boots Opticians is one of the leading opticians in the UK with 618* practices of which around 167* operate on …

Manchester Calling

HEAD

Performances by tribute acts The Total Stone Roses, The Smiths Presumably and Oaysis.

08 Dec / 2022 - 08 Dec / 2022

EE (Culver Square)

Shopping

EE connects customers to the mobile and Internet world using mobile and fixed connections. We sell media, phon…

Senior Social Club

HEAD

Our Social Club is an opportunity for anyone aged 55 and over to connect with other members of our community, …

30 Jun / 2022 - 30 Mar / 2023

SOS Bus (Open Road)

Professional Services

Both our buses provide a safe haven at the centre of the night-time economy for any vulnerable person or anyon…

Firstsite

HEAD

Optical Revolution

Professional Services

We are a friendly, caring and professional independent opticians based on the High Street in Colchester, provi…

Visitor Information Centre

HEAD

Save money on your parking with Emmaus

at Emmaus - High Street

Save 50p on your parking when you spend £25 at Emmaus (high street store) with the MiPermit App. Simply downl…

Be Prepared:Illusion Impossible, showcases 5 of the most incredible Illusionists in the world including:Britai…

Queen Street Brewhouse

HEAD

Illusion Impossible

HEAD

21 Oct / 2022 - 21 Oct / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

North Hill Noodle Bar

Eat & Drink

At the North Hill Noodle Bar we have created a dining experience which fuses traditional Asian ways of cooking…

20% off for Keyworkers!

at Attwells Solicitors

Attwells are happy to offer a 20% discount for keyworkers this includes NHS staff, Carers, Blue Light cardhold…

Having started Preto in the heart of London Victoria in 2007, Preto is now considered to be one of the best Br…

Delivery

Preto Colchester

Eat & Drink

Electrik Live Orchestra

HEAD

Concert by Electrik Live Orchestra.

04 Nov / 2022 - 04 Nov / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

Noodle Zone

Eat & Drink

All-you-can-eat buffet venue with Chinese options alongside some Thai dishes, plus takeaway.

Delivery

Mooboo Bubble Tea

Eat & Drink

Finest Taiwanese bubble tea in United Kingdom. The bubble tea is served with high quality teas. You can have m…

Yarn Barn are a Independent local shop. We have everything you can think of when it comes to knitting or croch…

Nannas Yarn Barn

Shopping

Card Factory

Shopping

We are the leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, gift dressings and party products in the UK — somet…

Tymperleys

HEAD

Snappy Snaps

Shopping

Providing: photo and digital specialists, I.D and passport photos, canvas prints and photo gifts, prints from …

Contact

HEAD

We love to hear from you, whether you have a question about an event, business or anything else you find on ou…

The Green Room

HEAD

Diva

Professional Services

Hairdressers on St Johns Street. Offer cuts and styling.

I Am [Not] Kanye West

HEAD

Tash is a simple girl. Except she’s not. She’s black. She’s a woman. She’s queer. In the world of university a…

27 Oct / 2022 - 27 Oct / 2022

James Taylor Quartet

HEAD

Acid jazz veterans whip up a storm on the dancefloor with their Hammond grooves.

12 Nov / 2022 - 12 Nov / 2022

Gemstone Mortgages

Professional Services

Based in Colchester town centre, Gemstone Mortgages are here to help you get to where you want to be. We’re a …

Made & Found Colchester

HEAD

Hollytrees Museum

HEAD

Whittles

Professional Services

Business advisory, tax, audit and accounting services for companies, trusts and individuals. We work in the co…

Wilko

Shopping

Hardware, home of all the family needs from pick & mix for the cinema to the latest trends for your home. …

Creative Hub Digital

Professional Services

We are a team of strategic problem solvers who utilise the power of digital to grow businesses. We specialise…

MM Oriental Supermarket

Shopping

Oriental Supermarket providing a wide range of authentic ingredients, fresh, frozen, dry and canned products f…

Tax Assist Accountants

Professional Services

TaxAssist Accountants Colchester provides a wide range of accountancy services including tax returns, annual a…

Vodafone

Shopping

We’re one of the world’s leading mobile communications providers, operating in 26 countries and in partnership…

Attwells Solicitors

Professional Services

Attwells are solicitors in Colchester, Ipswich and North London who specialise in conveyancing, property law a…

Boots

Shopping

A pharmacy-led Health and Beauty retailer. Many of our stores are on local high streets across the UK. We thin…

Tapas and wine bar. Our Tapas is offered at lunch through until evening. Teas and Coffees also offered in the …

Stock and Bailey

Eat & Drink

The Silk Road

Eat & Drink

Situated down Queen Street in Colchester Town Centre, The Silk Road has now been operating as a family run bus…

Takeaway

Greggs (Long Wyre)

Eat & Drink

The nationals favorite for food on the go!

We are a family owned independent retailer and we wanted to create the type of shop that we would like to shop…

It's all at Number 11

Shopping

Level Best Art Cafe

Eat & Drink

Our ArtCo project involves learning and utilising various art techniques, being involved in local exhibitions …

Zest Studio

Professional Services

A small Salon with big results. We offer a professional and friendly service, specialising in ladies cutting a…

Run Rebel

HEAD

_I am strength__I am power__I am courage__I am revolution__I am Amber Rai_Amber is trapped – by her family’s r…

24 Feb / 2023 - 04 Mar / 2023

SEND Party Nights

HEAD

*Calling all young people with SEND – this is the night for you! *Dance the night away and make new friends at…

29 Jul / 2022 - 31 Mar / 2023

Speaking Out and Fitting In

HEAD

“DON’T LET THE WORLD PUT YOU IN A BOX, BUT DO RESERVE THE RIGHT TOMAKE AN EXHIBITION OF YOURSELF!” ALICE D’LUM…

30 Jun / 2022 - 30 Jun / 2022

Made and Found

Eat & Drink

Made & Found Colchester. A collective of crafty creatives who bring quality coffee, cool cakes, choice coc…

Gary Meikle: Surreal

HEAD

The Scottish Comedy Award winner gives his opinion on a variety of topics, from single mums to small man syndr…

28 Oct / 2022 - 28 Oct / 2022

Colchester Military Wives Choir 10 Year Anniversary

HEAD

The Colchester Military Wives Choir have enjoyed many sell-outconcerts at the Mercury Theatre, so it was the p…

15 Jul / 2022 - 15 Jul / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

Mcdonalds

Eat & Drink

Back in 1954, a man named Ray Kroc discovered a small burger restaurant in California, and wrote the first pag…

Essex Classic Vehicle Show

HEAD

Essex Classic Vehicle Show returns with a wide range of vintage cars and motorbikes to raise funds for people …

25 Sep / 2022 - 25 Sep / 2022

Fat Face

Shopping

Two young Brits sell tees to fund their skiing lifestyle. A small business with a big heart is born. Fatface p…

Afternoon Tea and Stay at The George

at The George Hotel

Sweet Dreams, experience an afternoon tea for two at Tea at the George & relaxing night at the George Hote…

26 May / 2022 - 01 Dec / 2022

TK Maxx

Shopping

The concept’s simple. Our savvy buyers shop the world for the latest in designer fashion. When the time is rig…

Headgate Theatre

See & Do

This well-equipped “little gem of a theatre” in Colchester Town Centre has been welcoming visiting amateur and…

Proudly independent since 1978, when the Donaldsons first ‘set up shop’. Red Lion Books sits in the heart of C…

Red Lion Books

Shopping

H&M

Shopping

H&M offers fashion and quality at the best price with a broad and varied selection of clothing and coordin…

Tearoom and restaurant providing brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. Our venue can hold parties and events, weddi…

Tymperleys

Eat & Drink

The Tree Room

Entertainment & Leisure

The Tree Room is a very special space offering the sanctuary of a peaceful, spacious studio and three comforta…

God of Carnage

HEAD

A comedy By Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher HamptonThe Reject Theatre CompanyWhen eleven-year-old Ferd…

29 Jun / 2022 - 02 Jul / 2022

Comedy Club On The Road

HEAD

The Comedy Club As Seen on TV returns. Don’t miss it!Celebrating 27 years of bringing laughter to life across …

17 Feb / 2023 - 17 Feb / 2023

Old Heath

HEAD

Come & discover our store in Colchester, Essex. One of East Anglia’s leading fashion boutiques offering th…

Baccus

Shopping

Transmission: The Sound Of Joy Division

HEAD

Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the …

25 Jun / 2022 - 25 Jun / 2022

Independent of the Year

HEAD

The Gym

Entertainment & Leisure

24 hour gym from £13.99 a month! No contract required.

Age UK

Shopping

Age UK Essex is an independent local charity. We’ve been working in the local community to help older people f…

Clarks Shoes

Shopping

As the UK’s largest shoe retailer, Clarks have been providing footwear for all the family since 1825. Offering…

Delivery Takeaway

Greggs (High Street)

Eat & Drink

The nationals favorite for food on the go!

Gallant Richardson

Professional Services

An independent, partner-led estate agency, specialising in both residential lettings and sales in the Colchest…

Having a chat with Colchester Arts Centre

30 Jun

We had a chat with Anthony Roberts from Colchester Arts Centre about the venue and the great stories behind it…

Metro

HEAD

Search results

HEAD

Mig and the Beanstalk

HEAD

Multi award-winning floral designer Mig Kimpton returns with a brandnew floral show this winter. Mig combines …

17 Nov / 2022 - 17 Nov / 2022

Connects - Into: Producing - Masterclass

HEAD

Join DILEK LATIF (Mercury Theatre’s very own Talent DevelopmentProducer) and ANTONY STUART-HICKS (Executive Pr…