House Of Stand Up Presents Colchester Comedy - With Gordon Southern

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

Drag Workshops

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04 Jun / 2022 - 18 Mar / 2023

The Comedy Of Errors

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

17 May / 2022 - 28 May / 2022

Culver Street West

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Colchester Musicircus

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Musicircus is coming to Colchester on 12^th June 2022. Colchester’s Musicircus is the first event of its kind i…

12 Jun / 2022 - 12 Jun / 2022

MM Oriental Supermarket

Shopping

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

Colchester Town Hall

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The Fragrance Shop

Shopping

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

Russell Kane Live: The Essex Variant!

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

16 Sep / 2022 - 16 Sep / 2022

Cash Converters

Shopping

Retail and pawn shop.

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…

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…

Hsinking

Eat & Drink

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

Jubilee Day at Mercury Theatre

Mercury Theatre

The Mercury’s Jubilee street party will are inviting families to join together in a fun filled free day of fun…

05 Jun / 2022 - 05 Jun / 2022

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

Manns Music

Shopping

The Minories Galleries

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OFFICE shoes

Shopping

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

Let's talk shopping in Colchester!

14 Sep

Mercury Young Company Musical Theatre

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

03 Sep / 2022 - 07 Jan / 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…

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…

Homepage

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Takeaway

Emmaus The Works

Shopping

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

Culver Square

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Martin & Co

Professional Services

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

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 …

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

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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

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…

Diva

Professional Services

Hairdressers on St Johns Street. Offer cuts and styling.

Monsoon

Shopping

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

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

Fenwick

Shopping

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 …

From Ricotta With Love -- A Tale of Young Horatio Shirts

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I Hear Voice Theatre CompanyA tale of young Horatio Shirts: ex-army officer, naïve spy and hopeless romantic. …

22 Jun / 2022 - 22 Jun / 2022

Jubilee Cake Decorating

See & Do

Queens Platinum Jubilee Special Under the watchful eye of head baker and chief cake girl, Kiersten, you will …

29 May / 2022 - 29 May / 2022

The Beat

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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

Open Road

Professional Services

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

Takeaway Click it Local 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…

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

The Green Room

Eat & Drink

Restaurant & Bar

Gary Meikle: Surreal

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28 Oct / 2022 - 28 Oct / 2022

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 …

Stewart Lee: Snowflake/Tornado

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Stewart Lee’s new show questions his worth in contemporary society.

07 Jun / 2022 - 08 Jun / 2022

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…

Grapetree

Shopping

Health foods and confectionery.

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…

Mercury Theatre (Abbeyfields)

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Delivery Takeaway

Turtle Bay

Eat & Drink

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

Gallant Richardson

Professional Services

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

Creative Hub Digital

Professional Services

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

Invictus

Independents

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

Brewers Arms

Eat & Drink

Classic local pub based in the centre of Colchester town.

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

Pirates and Princesses

Shopping

Beautiful Thing

HEAD

by Jonathan HarveyCOLCHESTER PRIDE PLAYERSBeautiful Thing is a gentle and hugely optimistic play. Teenagers St…

25 May / 2022 - 28 May / 2022

Simpkins Jewellers

Shopping

Jewellery retailer also providing watch and jewellery repairs.

Culver Street East

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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…

Lloyds Bank

Professional Services

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

Delivery Takeaway

Dr Chippy

Eat & Drink

Fish and Chips takeaway and restaurant

TSB bank

Professional Services

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

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…

Millets

Shopping

Retailer of Outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment.

Castle Park Gardens

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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…

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

Coda Colchester

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Fubar Hair Collective

Professional Services

Digital Camp

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

09 Aug / 2022 - 09 Aug / 2022

Accessorize

Shopping

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

Fast Love -- A Tribute to George Michael

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Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael Celebration!Few shows have reached…

03 Dec / 2022 - 03 Dec / 2022

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…

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

Dear Grace

Shopping

Attwells Solicitors

Professional Services

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

Forbidden Nights

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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

We Are Not Shellfish

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What would you do if you found a message in a bottle…from a child in the Calais Jungle?Imaginative storytellin…

10 Jul / 2022 - 10 Jul / 2022

Kelly Bayfield & David Edward Booth Live at The Headgate

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Kelly Bayfield & David Edward Booth LivePlus special guest Roisin O’HaganKelly Bayfield brings a perfect blend…

29 May / 2022 - 29 May / 2022

Colchester Cycle Store

Shopping

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

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…

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.

DGSL

Shopping

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

Holland and Barrett

Shopping

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

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) UK

Professional Services

Personal and Business banking for those local to Colchester.

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

Best Days Vintage

Shopping

Whittles

Professional Services

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

Hide the Crazy

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“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

Mango Hair Design

Professional Services

Hair Salon

Delivery

Preto Colchester

Eat & Drink

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

Sara Pascoe: LadsLadsLads

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The award-winning comedian returns with her new show.

14 Apr / 2023 - 14 Apr / 2023

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

Visit Colchester Gift Shop

See & Do

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

Haart

Professional Services

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

Garden Festival Schools Leaflet

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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 …

Age UK

Shopping

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

Lush self-care evening and pamper session

Entertainment & Leisure

Here at Lush Colchester it is important to us that we make sure everyone who visits our shop knows that it is …

18 Jun / 2022 - 18 Jun / 2022

Good Luck Studio

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

30 Sep / 2022 - 15 Oct / 2022

MC Friday Night Magicians

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Impresario and Magician Martin Cox presents his acclaimed show, ‘Friday Night Magicians. Join Martin and Inter…

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

Made and Found

Eat & Drink

James Taylor Quartet

HEAD

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

12 Nov / 2022 - 12 Nov / 2022

No 27

Shopping

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

About Us

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Holly Trees Museum

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Romano Lounge

Eat & Drink

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

Vodafone

Shopping

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

Fenn Wright

Professional Services

Chartered Surveyors, estate agents and property consultants.

Delivery Takeaway

Greggs (High Street)

Eat & Drink

The nationals favorite for food on the go!

Level Best Cafe

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Fine and Country

Professional Services

Offering luxury properties for sale and to rent within Colchester. Our very specialist regional knowledge of t…

Pearl Dry Cleaners

Professional Services

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

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 …

Howard Jones Acoustic Trio

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

22 Oct / 2022 - 22 Oct / 2022

Connells Estate Agents

Professional Services

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

Aston Lark

Professional Services

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

The Gym

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Takeaway

Prezzo

Eat & Drink

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

First Advantage Europe Ltd

Professional Services

Global background screening and business analytics

Hiscox

Professional Services

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

Amplifon

Professional Services

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

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…

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…

Events

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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…

Castle Fish and Grill

Eat & Drink

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

Ink on Tour

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This selection of the best short plays from the INK Festival 2022 provides a thrilling night of East Anglian e…

19 May / 2022 - 19 May / 2022

Keep Being Amazing -- An Arts Council Collection National Partners Programme Exhibition

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Inspired by Holiday Fun, a ground-breaking programme from Firstsite which offers families free days out during…

17 May / 2022 - 06 Jun / 2022

Belvoir

Professional Services

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

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Eat & Drink

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

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 …

Best New Business

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Cookie Policy

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The Entertainer

Shopping

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

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

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 - 18 May / 2022

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

JeS Lifestyle

Shopping

Poundland

Shopping

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

Offers

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Colchester High Street

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Odeon Colchester

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Five independents you MUST visit this Christmas!

27 Nov

Love your High Street this Christmas! Shopping local can give you the opportunity to find something new and un…

Hollytree Museum

See & Do

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

Dramafest

HEAD

DramaFest brings together students, teachers, and theatre professionals to participate in high-quality worksho…

14 Jun / 2022 - 15 Jun / 2022

Dino Adventure Live

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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

Tots

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

17 May / 2022 - 04 Apr / 2023

Colchester Town Centre Business Awards

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Belle Love

Shopping

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

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…

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

Inprint

Professional Services

Salvation Army Trading

Shopping

Charity shop selling a wide selection of donated clothing.

Accessibility

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Colchester Town Hall

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Three Wise Monkeys

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Dinosaur World Live

HEAD

A dino-mite adventure direct form the West End!Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World L…

03 Jun / 2022 - 05 Jun / 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.

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

Toni & Guy

Professional Services

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

Day Lewis Pharmacy Priory Walk

Professional Services

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

Zog and the Flying Doctors

HEAD

**Zog**, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump. Together with his Flyin…

11 Jun / 2022 - 12 Jun / 2022

Manchester Calling

HEAD

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

08 Dec / 2022 - 08 Dec / 2022

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

The Craft Spot

Shopping

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…

We Will Rock You - Theatricool

HEAD

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

02 Jul / 2022 - 02 Jul / 2022

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…

Salon Central

Professional Services

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

Coral

Entertainment & Leisure

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

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 …

Castle Park

See & Do

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

Takeaway

Greggs (Long Wyre)

Eat & Drink

The nationals favorite for food on the go!

A tour around Five Guys

16 Aug

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

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

Superdry

Shopping

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

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…

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

Tymperleys

HEAD

First Essex Buses

Professional Services

Bus company around Essex

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…

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 …

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…

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

Westlife

HEAD

02 Jul / 2022 - 02 Jul / 2022

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 …

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

Stop Messin About, A Celebration of Kenneth Williams

HEAD

Simon Kingsley A night of fun and laughter as the late, great Kenneth Williams takes to the stage. Retelling s…

21 May / 2022 - 21 May / 2022

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

Collectors Cave

Shopping

Ann Summers

Shopping

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

Icons -- Taylor Dance Company

HEAD

Taylor’s Dance Company are excited to be performing at the Mercury Theatre for the first time!!Our dance extra…

18 Jun / 2022 - 18 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…

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…

Colchester Arts Centre

See & Do

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

V Bar

Eat & Drink

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

Hollytrees Museum

HEAD

Clarks Shoes

Shopping

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

Sir Isaacs Artisan Coffee

Eat & Drink

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

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…

17 May / 2022 - 11 Sep / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

Kaspas

Eat & Drink

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

Colchester Dry Cleaners

Professional Services

Your friendly local dry cleaners.

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…

Offside

HEAD

**Heart thumping with oxygenised blood, adrenalin flooding every little bit of me and every little bit of me i…

21 Jun / 2022 - 22 Jun / 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

Escape At The Castle

Colchester Castle

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

Based in the heart of Colchester, we are specialists in the full range of mobility and easier living products.…

Alphamarque Limited

Shopping

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

From Page to Stage

HEAD

Colchester Operatic SocietyEnjoy reading? Love theatre? Then you’ll love this novel concert about musicals bas…

08 Jun / 2022 - 11 Jun / 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…

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…

Paperchase

Shopping

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

Leaders

Professional Services

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

Crouch Street

HEAD

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

Marks & Spencer

Shopping

Marquis

Eat & Drink

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

W H Smith

Shopping

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

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…

Contact

HEAD

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

iStore

Shopping

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

Colchester Library

HEAD

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

Edinburgh Woollen Mill

Shopping

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

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

Santis Watches

Shopping

Bill's

Eat & Drink

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

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

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

Red Lion Books

Shopping

Slug and Lettuce

Eat & Drink

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

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

Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shoppe

Eat & Drink

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

Cafe Saison

Eat & Drink

Fascinating Aida

HEAD

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

10 Jun / 2022 - 11 Jun / 2022

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…

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

ball & boe

HEAD

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

03 Jul / 2022 - 03 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…

M P Gallery

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Delivery Takeaway

BaBa's

Eat & Drink

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

Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea

Eat & Drink

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

01 Jun / 2022 - 30 Jun / 2022

Takeaway

Wei's Kitchen

Eat & Drink

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

Baker Chapman & Bussey

Professional Services

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

The Drifters

HEAD

The veteran vocal harmony group celebrate over 60 years of The Drifters with hits including ‘Under the Broadwa…

20 May / 2022 - 20 May / 2022

Takeaway

Subway

Eat & Drink

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

Business of the Year

HEAD

TUI UK

Professional Services

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

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

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

Twisters Bar

Eat & Drink

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

Tesco Express

Shopping

Convenience Store

An Evening with Andy Hamilton

HEAD

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

13 Jul / 2022 - 13 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…

Sense

Shopping

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

Season Launch May

HEAD

Join us for our next members-only Season Launch event! An exclusive talk through our new season from the senio…

19 May / 2022 - 19 May / 2022

Red Lion Hotel

Accommodation

Picturesque inn from 1465, with exposed beams & rooms with antique décor, plus à la carte dining.

Wagamama, lets talk noodles

15 Aug

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

Colchester Billiard and Snooker Club

Entertainment & Leisure

Members billiard and snooker club with food and drink.

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…

Colchester Castle

See & Do

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

Act V

HEAD

This is one of the Act V workshops that fall between 25^th April and 30^th May inclusiveAs usual there will be a…

23 May / 2022 - 30 May / 2022

O2

Shopping

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

Independent of the Year

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House Of Stand Up presents Colchester Comedy - With Funmbi Omotayo

HEAD

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

12 Aug / 2022 - 12 Aug / 2022

The Tree Room Centre

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

Blue Sky Printing

Professional Services

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…

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

Level Best Art Cafe

Eat & Drink

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

Smiggle

Shopping

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

The Green Room

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Saxons

Professional Services

Estate and Letting agents.

Sutcliffes Maritime

Professional Services

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

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

Scrivens Opticians

Professional Services

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

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

Natural History Museum

HEAD

Takeaway

China Chef

Eat & Drink

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

Magistrates Court

Professional Services

Colchester Magistrates Court — for all your courting needs.

Superdrug

Shopping

Health and beauty retailer

Colchester Library & Community Hub

See & Do

Public Library and Information Services

Delivery Takeaway

Caffe Nero

Eat & Drink

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

Boots Opticians

Professional Services

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

Metro

HEAD

Birkett Long

Professional Services

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

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Ronnie Buckingham

HEAD

If you’re not already convinced about an afterlife, why not come along, listen to Ronnie and let him help you …

20 Jun / 2022 - 21 Jun / 2022

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…

Feathers

Professional Services

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

Join the Monsters Safari

30 Jun

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

Day Lewis Pharmacy Crouch Street

Professional Services

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

Best Days Vintage, Eld Lane

HEAD

Barnardos

Professional Services

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

Mark Watson: This Can't Be It

Colchester Arts Centre

Stand-up star Mark Watson will head out with his show that was originally intended for 2020 before Covid-19 sw…

11 Jun / 2022 - 11 Jun / 2022

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

Tymperleys

Eat & Drink

Pipes in the Park

HEAD

Scotland comes to Colchester as pipes and drums spend a day of friendly competition culminating in a Massed Ba…

12 Jun / 2022 - 12 Jun / 2022

Lion Walk Shopping Centre

HEAD

Moss Bros

Shopping

Suit store for men and provide hire/tailoring services.

Zest Studio

Professional Services

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

Eurochange

Professional Services

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

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

Delivery Takeaway

Noodle Zone

Eat & Drink

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

BDG Design

Professional Services

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

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…

Mortgages First

Professional Services

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

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…

Clintons

Shopping

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

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

Evelyn

HEAD

**A Mercury Original in association with Wildcard**There are a few things that we know about Evelyn: we know w…

01 Jun / 2022 - 11 Jun / 2022

Pitmans Training

Professional Services

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

Headgate Theatre

See & Do

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

JD Sports

Shopping

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

Brook Red Lion Hotel

HEAD

Delivery Takeaway

Quality Diner

Eat & Drink

A takeaway restaurant selling kebabs, burgers and pizzas.

Ellisons Solicitors

Professional Services

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

Headgate Theatre

HEAD

Claires

Shopping

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

Iceland Foods

Shopping

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

Best Of The Comedy Store

HEAD

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

27 May / 2022 - 25 Nov / 2022

Snappy Snaps

Shopping

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

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…

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…

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

Wildflower

Shopping

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

HEAD

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

25 Jun / 2022 - 25 Jun / 2022

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…

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

Colchester Gift Card

HEAD

Transmission: The Sound Of Joy Division

HEAD

25 Jun / 2022 - 25 Jun / 2022

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…

Lates: Comedy Night - Fringe Preview (July)

HEAD

**We are proud to be hosting Avalon Comedy as part of our Lates Comedy Nights, a monthly series of laugh out l…

22 Jul / 2022 - 22 Jul / 2022

Culver Street East

HEAD

Regis

Professional Services

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

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

Bang and Olufsen

Shopping

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

Stitches Colchester

Shopping

Buzz Bingo

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Colchester Dance HQ Presents... Empower

HEAD

**Colchester Dance HQ**’s latest production, **Empower Our Next Step**. A long-awaited performance that will s…

09 Jul / 2022 - 10 Jul / 2022

Mercury Young Company

HEAD

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

06 Sep / 2022 - 10 Jan / 2023

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

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

Harris & Wood

Professional Services

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

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…

Cosmetics shop; bath bombs, perfume, hair and skincare

Lush

Shopping

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

The Works

Shopping

The Hole in the Wall

Eat & Drink

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

Mirra

Eat & Drink

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

The BID

HEAD

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

Ace Comics

HEAD

Paddy Power

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Walkabout

Eat & Drink

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

Camulodunum

Eat & Drink

Classic local pub based in the centre of the town

Firstsite

See & Do

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

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 …

Charter Hall

HEAD

Delivery Takeaway

Piccolo @42 North Hill

Eat & Drink

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

Harvey and Thompson

Professional Services

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

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

Two Brews Colchester

Eat & Drink

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…

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

Church Street Tavern

Eat & Drink

Help & advice

HEAD

Twisted Circus 3

HEAD

03 Jun / 2022 - 03 Jun / 2022

Adecco

Professional Services

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

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…

Nitros

HEAD

Curve club night is a classy but fun way to start your night in Colchester town, located just a ten minute wal…

27 May / 2022 - 27 May / 2022

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

Donovans Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts Summer Show

HEAD

The talented young people from Donovan’s Academy perform a selection of songs and sketches ‑featuring everyone…

02 Jun / 2022 - 02 Jun / 2022

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…

St Nicholas House

Accommodation

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

Behind the Business with Mercury Theatre

01 Jul

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

Roberts Bar and Club

Eat & Drink

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

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

Haines Watts

Professional Services

Accountants and Business Advisors

Crouch Street News

Eat & Drink

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

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

Ladbrokes (High Street)

Entertainment & Leisure

Betting and Gambling

Colchester Garden Festival

HEAD

Tax Assist Accountants

Professional Services

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

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

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

Luther

HEAD

The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career,…

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

Delivery Takeaway

El Guaca

Eat & Drink

Atkins

Professional Services

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

Boots Pharmacy

Professional Services

Pharmacy led Health and Beauty retailer

Vincent Simone -- Tango Passions

HEAD

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

22 Oct / 2022 - 22 Oct / 2022

Simply Red

HEAD

Mick Hucknall and his pseudo-soul crew band are together again for their Big Love World Tour.

06 Aug / 2022 - 06 Aug / 2022

Takeaway

Costa

Eat & Drink

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

Ace Comics

Shopping

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

Beresford

Professional Services

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

Psychic Sally

HEAD

Got a goldfish that you flushed down the toilet that you need to say sorry to? Now’s your chance to apologise …

09 Jun / 2022 - 09 Jun / 2022

Colchester Castle

HEAD

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…

Shop Local

HEAD

Franklins

Shopping

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

Ristorante Favoloso

Eat & Drink

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

Saffron Mortgage Finders

Professional Services

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

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…

Robert Dyas

Shopping

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

Lates: Comedy Night - Fringe Preview (June)

HEAD

**We are proud to be hosting Avalon Comedy as part of our Lates Comedy Nights, a monthly series of laugh out l…

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

Fenwick

HEAD

Takeaway

Wagamama

Eat & Drink

Made & Found Colchester

HEAD

ATIK

HEAD

Mercury Comedy Night with Avalon UK (May)

HEAD

**We are proud to be hosting Avalon Comedy as part of our Lates Comedy Nights, a monthly series of laugh out l…

27 May / 2022 - 27 May / 2022

The Drifters

HEAD

The Drifters are the longest running singing group in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed over 5…

20 May / 2022 - 20 May / 2022

Arts Centre

HEAD

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe: Together At Christmas

HEAD

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

03 Jul / 2022 - 03 Jul / 2022

Yates

HEAD

Zizzi

Eat & Drink

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

Sharps

Shopping

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

Into the Groove

HEAD

Strike a pose and get up on the dance floor, it’s time to open your heart as we’ve got the key! Join us for an…

09 Jun / 2022 - 09 Jun / 2022

Debenhams

HEAD

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…

HMV

Shopping

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

Takeaway

Roosters

Eat & Drink

American Fried chicken restaurant and takeaway.

The Fillers

HEAD

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

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

Becanas

Eat & Drink

Colchester Arts Centre

HEAD

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…

Lock It With Love

HEAD

Click it Local Gift Card

H Gunton

Shopping

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

Hundred Watt Club

HEAD

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

01 Jul / 2022 - 03 Mar / 2023

Serenity Brides

Shopping

Beautiful Wedding Gowns and Dresses in Colchester Essex. A huge collection of designer Wedding Dresses and Bri…

EE (Lion Walk)

Shopping

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

Keep Being Amazing

Firstsite

An Arts Council Collection National Partners Programme exhibition Explore the ground-breaking Firstsite Holida…

22 Jan / 2022 - 06 Jun / 2022

Hairdressing service also selling afro & natural hair products.

AB Beauty

Professional Services

Trinity Street

HEAD

Dogs Trust

Shopping

Charity shop

DNA Networks

Professional Services

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

Senior Social Club

HEAD

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

19 May / 2022 - 30 Mar / 2023

Christmas in Colchester

HEAD

Jobs

HEAD

Behind the Business with Colchester Arts Centre

21 Jun

The Original Artshop

Shopping

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

Top Job

Professional Services

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

The Sound of Springsteen

HEAD

Eight-piece Bruce Springsteen tribute act.

23 Jul / 2022 - 23 Jul / 2022

Palmers and Partners

Professional Services

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

Just Essentials

Shopping

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

Emson Haig

Shopping

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

Mercury Theatre

Entertainment & Leisure

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

H&M

Shopping

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

Roy Ayers

HEAD

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

16 Aug / 2022 - 16 Aug / 2022

Vegan Restaurant Guide

13 Jan

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

Castle Park Beacon Lighting - Platinum Jubilee

Castle Park Gardens

Free event in the park for the ceremonial lighting of the beacon. The Mayor will make a speech at 9.40 followe…

02 Jun / 2022 - 18 May / 2022

Making the town look pretty

01 Aug

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

The Pop-Up Club

See & Do

Launches Saturday 19^th March! The Pop-Up Club has come to Lion Walk, Colchester! Discover over 40 creative an…

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 …

Takeaway

ASK Italian

Eat & Drink

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

A Saucerful Of Floyd

HEAD

A Saucerful of Floyd is a Pink Floyd Tribute with a difference.Saucerful of Floyd portrays the music of Pink F…

04 Jun / 2022 - 04 Jun / 2022

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

Shopping

Speaking Out and Fitting In

HEAD

**This event will open for Priority Sale to Mercury members only on Thy 17 May at 10am. This event will be on …

30 Jun / 2022 - 30 Jun / 2022

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…

Dillys Florist

Independents

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

Natural History Museum

See & Do

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

Waterstones

Shopping

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

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…

A Story From Preto

20 Dec

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

TK Maxx

Shopping

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

Sainsbury's

Shopping

Supermarket

Balkerne Gardens

Professional Services

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

Hudson's House

Eat & Drink

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

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

The Perfume Shop

Shopping

Luxury and budget friendly fragrances from the perfume experts

Fat Face

Shopping

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

Sports Direct

Shopping

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

Beacon House

Professional Services

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

The Perfume Shop (Superdrug)

Shopping

Luxury and budget friendly fragrances from the perfume experts

Ladbrokes (St Botolphs Street)

Entertainment & Leisure

Betting and Gambling

Spandau Too

HEAD

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

03 Jul / 2022 - 03 Jul / 2022

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

Venus Beauty Room

Professional Services

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

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…

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

Boots

Shopping

Kimchi House

Eat & Drink

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

Curved Air

HEAD

Progressive rock legends.

05 Sep / 2022 - 05 Sep / 2022

Simple Beauty

Professional Services

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

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…

Theatre Camp

HEAD

Perform at the Mercury!Join us for a fun-filled 3‑day Theatre Camp from 1 – 3 June at the Mercury practising a r…

01 Jun / 2022 - 01 Jun / 2022

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…

27 May / 2022 - 29 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

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…

Ladieswear, gifts & homewares.

Frippery

Shopping

Pandora

Shopping

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

Search results

HEAD

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…

Lou Sanders: One Word: Wow

HEAD

It’s me again, your old internet friend Dr Giggles.It’s time for a little get together; so pull up a chair, ge…

27 May / 2022 - 27 May / 2022

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

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…

Trail Maps

HEAD

Takeaway Gift Card

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.…

River Island

Shopping

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

Russell Kane: The Fast and the Curious

HEAD

The award winning comedian tours his newest show.

16 Sep / 2022 - 16 Sep / 2022

Space Studios

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Kew Law LLP Solicitors

Professional Services

Solicitors

HouseSimple LTD

Professional Services

Please find all relevant information at their website.

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…

20 May / 2022 - 15 Jul / 2022

Lark Rise to Candleford

HEAD

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

22 Aug / 2022 - 22 Aug / 2022

Frankenstein - Directors Pitch

HEAD

You may think you know the story. You may think you know the play. You may think of the word MONSTER. But this…

20 Jun / 2022 - 20 Jun / 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 …

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…

Shoe Zone (Retail Park)

Shopping

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

Handa's Surprise

HEAD

Show for ages 2−−6 about Handa’s journey to see her best friend Akeyo in the next village.

21 May / 2022 - 21 May / 2022

EE (Culver Square)

Shopping

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

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…

The Kings Arms

Eat & Drink

Superb pub services and great food daily. Lovely alfresco area ideal for dining with friends in the summer. Gr…

The Wedding Shop

Shopping

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

Vision Express

Professional Services

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

Illusion Impossible

HEAD

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

21 Oct / 2022 - 21 Oct / 2022

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

North Hill Hotel

Accommodation

Crown Jewels Replica

Lion Walk Shopping Centre

Visit the replica Crown Jewels used in Netflix hit show The Crown at this fun pop up in Lion Walk Shopping Cen…

01 May / 2022 - 31 May / 2022

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…

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

HEAD

**Four timeless stories brought to life in one delightful show. **Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful …

20 Jul / 2022 - 21 Jul / 2022

Delivery Takeaway

Pizza Express

Eat & Drink

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

Songs of Love & Life

HEAD

The Amoroso ChoirThe Amoroso Choir was formed in 2018 to bring together like-minded local singers who enjoy cr…

20 May / 2022 - 20 May / 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…

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

Howard Jones

HEAD

22 Oct / 2022 - 22 Oct / 2022

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

GFB, the Colchester Bookshop

Shopping

Queen Street Brewhouse

HEAD

Middletons

Eat & Drink

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

Bairstow Eves

Professional Services

With extensive experience in the property market, we are well positioned to help you at every stage of your pr…

Greyfriars

Eat & Drink

Greyfriars is an exquisite, Michelin recommended, luxury hotel with superb restaurant and lounge bars, opened …

X Bar

Entertainment & Leisure

Night club & Bar

Community360

Professional Services

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

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

Loofer's Food and Coffee Place

Eat & Drink

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

Foneworld

Shopping

Mobile phone, accessories, phone repairs and unlocking service.

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…

Click it Local Gift Card

Nannas Yarn Barn

Shopping

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

An Evening with Adam Frost

HEAD

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

23 Oct / 2022 - 23 Oct / 2022

Abellio East Anglia

Professional Services

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

Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever

HEAD

Spend a special day with Peppa Pig and her friends.

26 Oct / 2022 - 27 Oct / 2022

Mercury Theatre

HEAD

Inca Restaurant

Eat & Drink

Inca restaurant brings the spirit of Latin America to the heart of Colchester. Combining exceptional Peruvian …

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…

Community Picnic in the Park - Platinum Jubilee

Castle Park Gardens

A free to attend event supported by Community 360 and the Anti Loo Roll Brigade. Bring your own picnic and enj…

02 Jun / 2022 - 02 Jun / 2022

Civica UK

Professional Services

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

Delivery

Home Kitchen Eco

Eat & Drink

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

British Heart Foundation Long Wire Street

Shopping

Charity shop selling furniture and electrical good.

The Castle Inn

HEAD

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…

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

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…

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

Cashino

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Dulux Decorator Centre

Shopping

Paint Store

Blackstone Kitchens

Shopping

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

Colchester Town Centre

HEAD

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…

Shakers Dairy Free

HEAD

Primark

Shopping

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

Abbotts Countrywide

Professional Services

Established since 1850, Abbotts continue to enjoy a highly respected position in the Norfolk, Suffolk, East Ca…

House Of Stand Up presents Colchester Comedy - With Josh Howie

HEAD

*STARRING…*JOSH HOWIE PLUS SUPPORTING LINEUPCOMEDY STARTS — 8:00pmDOORS OPEN — 7:30pm LICENSED BAR*House of…

10 Jun / 2022 - 10 Jun / 2022

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

Baccus

Shopping

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…

Sands and Son

Shopping

Leather goods and travel bags.

Love Ur Hair

Professional Services

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

Takeaway

Heavenly Desserts

Eat & Drink

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

Fraser Hart

Shopping

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

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 …

26 Nov / 2022 - 15 Jan / 2023

St Botolph's Church

HEAD

Smile Clinic

Professional Services

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

Wilko

Shopping

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

White Stuff

Shopping

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

Goody Burrett LLP

Professional Services

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

Competitions

HEAD

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…

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…

Lepra

Professional Services

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

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…

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

Hair Pimps

Professional Services

Zest

Shopping

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

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 …

The Body Shop

Shopping

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

Sparling Solicitors

Professional Services

Solicitors

Queen Street Dental Care

Professional Services

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

Green Coffee Lab

HEAD

Mews Barbers

Professional Services

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

Emmaus New Life Shop

HEAD

Temme English

Professional Services

Estate Agents

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?

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…

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…

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

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…

Delivery Takeaway

KFC

Eat & Drink

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

The Overtones

HEAD

Doo-wop vocal harmony man band doing it for the mums.

02 Jun / 2022 - 02 Jun / 2022

Cards Direct

Shopping

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

HSBC

Professional Services

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

Firstsite

HEAD

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

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, …

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

ATIK

Eat & Drink

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

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

Castle Inn

Eat & Drink

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

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…

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…

Oxfam

Shopping

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

NatWest

Professional Services

In 1968 National Provincial Bank (est.1833) and Westminster Bank (est.1836), merged as National Westminster Ba…

The Purple Dog

Eat & Drink

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

Barclays Bank

Professional Services

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

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

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…

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

HEAD

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

21 Jun / 2022 - 25 Jun / 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…

Delivery Takeaway

Taco Bell

Eat & Drink

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

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…

Signals

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Premier

Shopping

Continental Convenience Store

East of England Co-operative Travel Service

Professional Services

Travel Agents

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…

The Tree Room

Entertainment & Leisure

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

British Heart Foundation High Street

Shopping

Charity shop selling furniture and electrical good in Colchester.

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

Shoe Zone - High Street

Shopping

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

Capel Court PLC

Professional Services

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

LB Group

Professional Services

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

Delivery Takeaway Gift Card

Love Thy Burger

Eat & Drink

The idea for Love Thy Burger was born in January 2013, when Burger lover Adem Lacin was left unsatisfied by th…

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…

GreyFriars Hotel & Restaurant

HEAD

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…

Gray Dawes Group

Professional Services

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

Savers

Shopping

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

Santander

Professional Services

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

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…

St Helena Shop (Crouch Street)

Shopping

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

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…