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Salvation Army Trading

Shopping

Charity shop selling a wide selection of donated clothing.

First Essex Buses

Professional Services

In Essex First operates a network of over 70 bus services linking towns and villages across the region. In Col…

Things to do in Colchester

01 Feb

Curious of what this city has to offer? Click here to find out more…

Dillys Florist

Independents

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

Other Monkey Brewing

Eat & Drink

In 2016 we started off on our “Great Journey” with our now classic core beer: Great Journey Begins. This was o…

Takeaway

Wagamama

Eat & Drink

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

Church Street Tavern

Eat & Drink

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

Ace Comics

Shopping

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

Boots Pharmacy

Professional Services

Pharmacy led Health and Beauty retailer

Paddy Power

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Author Signing With Ann Cleeves

Red Lion Books

Ann Cleeves is coming to Red Lion Books for a book signing.Thursday 16^th October, 1pm — This pre-order will in…

16 Oct / 2025 - 08 Jan / 2026

Takeaway

Caffe Sala

Eat & Drink

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

Kew Law LLP Solicitors

Professional Services

Solicitors

InColchester

Independents

InColchester, a sub-brand to Our Colchester Business Improvement District (BID), launched in August 2019 to pr…

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…

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…

TK Maxx

Shopping

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

Stage Text

Professional Services

We are Stagetext, a deaf-led charity. We are passionate about making the arts a more welcoming and accessible …

Culver Square

John Fowlers Solicitors

Professional Services

John Fowlers Solicitors was established in 1924 and has thrived since. We are the go-to solicitors in Colchest…

Foneworld

Shopping

Mobile phone, accessories, phone repairs and unlocking service.

Other Monkey Brewing

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…

Explore our city with the InColchester App

26 Nov

The InColchester App is now live and available to download

Colchester Business Awards 2024

Optical Revolution

Professional Services

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

Getting here

St Helena Shop (Crouch Street)

Shopping

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

Charter Hall

The Hole in the Wall

Eat & Drink

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

Feathers

Professional Services

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

Hair Pimps

Professional Services

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

Harvey and Thompson

Professional Services

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

Friars Grove Primary

Professional Services

We are proud of our reputation as a friendly, welcoming school and do our best to be approachable, open and un…

Indie Retailer of The Year Shortlist

Firstsite

See & Do

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

Best Days Vintage, Eld Lane

Leisure World

Entertainment & Leisure

Located in the centre of Colchester, Essex and Suffolk have enjoyed our iconic flumes for generations. With wi…

Help & advice

Bill's

Eat & Drink

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

Colchester Children's Counselling

Professional Services

“Welcome, my name is Amanda and I am a child and adolescent psychodynamic counsellor. Sometimes our capacity …

Blue Sky Printing

Professional Services

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

RDP Accountants

Professional Services

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

Poundland

Shopping

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

Santander

Professional Services

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

Emson Haig

Shopping

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

Matrix Fitness Store

Shopping

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

Visitor Information Centre

Invictus

Independents

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

Day Lewis Pharmacy Crouch Street

Professional Services

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

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…

PureGym Colchester Retail Park

Entertainment & Leisure

PureGym is a 24 hour gym offering the best kit and classes, all included in your no-contract membership.…

Delivery Takeaway

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…

Your Festive Guide to Colchester

27 Oct

The lights are going up. The Christmas jumpers are coming out. Group chats are already arguing about where the…

Takeaway

Prezzo

Eat & Drink

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

Birkett Long

Professional Services

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

JeS Lifestyle

Shopping

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

Boots

Shopping

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

Dogs Trust

Shopping

Charity shop

HAT Projects

Professional Services

HAT Projects are architects, planners and enablers for built environment projects. We have a reputation for fr…

No Name Bar

Entertainment & Leisure

No-Name Bar and Games is the bar that’s all about the good times with mates, fam & dates… A brand new co…

Waterstones

Shopping

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

White Stuff

Shopping

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

Takeaway

Wei's Kitchen

Eat & Drink

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

One Colchester Community Hub

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, …

Snappy Snaps

DNA Networks

Professional Services

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

Walkabout

Eat & Drink

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

HMV

Shopping

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

Wax Spiritual

Card Factory

Shopping

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

Indie Service Business of the Year

Shoe Zone - High Street

Shopping

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

Saxons

Professional Services

Estate and Letting agents.

Search results

Delivery Takeaway

Caffe Nero

Eat & Drink

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

Visit Colchester Gift Shop

See & Do

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

Bluebelles Beauty

Shopping

“Bluebelles specialise in a wide range of beauty services ranging from Manicure, Pedicure all the way and even…

St Helena Shop (Culver Street)

Shopping

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

Colchester Castle

Colchester City Centre

Castle Park Gardens

Headgate Theatre

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 …

Colchester Arts Centre

See & Do

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

Go Outdoors

Shopping

Head down to your local Colchester GO Outdoors store and make the outdoors UNBEATABLE this season! Our Price M…

Savers

Shopping

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

Soapbox Rally: Design your own Kart

22 Aug

There’s not long until the Colchester Soapbox Rally! Whilst we wait for the Soapbox, why not design your own K…

Ellisons Solicitors

Professional Services

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

Rock Your Curves

Shopping

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

Crouch Street News

Eat & Drink

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

Colchester Soapbox Rally moves to North Hill

23 Jul

City centre event postponed due to exciting relocation

Exwhyzed

Professional Services

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

Celebrating the Colchester Soapbox Rally 2023

22 Sept

On Sunday the 17^th of September Our Colchester BID hosted the first ever Colchester Soapbox Rally! It was such…

Creative Hub Digital

Professional Services

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

Premier

Shopping

Continental Convenience Store

About Us

Christmas in Colchester 2025

Tymperleys

The Green Room

Bang and Olufsen

Shopping

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

Specsavers

Professional Services

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

Offers

Inkskinz Tattoo Studio

Entertainment & Leisure

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…

IGL Boutiques

Shopping

In 2022 – IGL Boutiques was opened in Red Lion Yard, Colchester.IGL Boutiques is not just about fashion but mo…

Trinity Street

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…

Civica UK

Professional Services

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

Samuel Barber

Professional Services

Personal Care Beauty Service of the Year Shortlist

Bill and Bert's

Lush

Shopping

Since 1995, Lush has been a trailblazer in the cosmetics industry. From inventing bath bombs and creating new,…

The Ever-adapting Indies of Colchester

09 Jul

Resilience and creativity are helping Colchester’s indie businesses to survive in an unpredictable climate.

Greyfriars

Eat & Drink

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

Colchester Billiard and Snooker Club

Entertainment & Leisure

Members billiard and snooker club with food and drink.

Culver Street West

Takeaway

Subway

Eat & Drink

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

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…

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…

Lisa Marie

Shopping

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

Matalan

Shopping

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

Gift Card

North Hill Hotel

Accommodation

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

Oxfam

Shopping

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

Crouch Street

The Body Shop

Shopping

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

OFFICE shoes

Shopping

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

M P Gallery

Fenn Wright

Professional Services

Chartered Surveyors, estate agents and property consultants.

E.M Skin Clinic and Beauty

Professional Services

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…

Makerspace

See & Do

Ever harboured dreams of making your own pots? Fantasised about playing with ink? Perhaps you just fancy lear…

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…

Colchester Arts Centre

Sutcliffes Maritime

Professional Services

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

Bill and Bert's

Loofer's Food and Coffee Place

Eat & Drink

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

Playhouse (Wetherspoons)

Eat & Drink

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

Takeaway

Heavenly Desserts

Eat & Drink

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

Jumbo Water Tower

See & Do

The Balkerne water tower, known affectionately as ‘Jumbo’, is the best of its type in England. Jumbo provided …

CASTLES & CROWNS: Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race Hosted by RED LION BOOKS at COLCHESTER CASTLE

Colchester Castle

Event description Join Holly Race at Colchester Castle as she discusses her latest novel, Six Wild Crowns, wit…

18 Sept / 2025 - 18 Sept / 2025

The Entertainer

Shopping

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

Takeaway

China Chef

Eat & Drink

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

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…

Robert Dyas

Shopping

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

Streets

Professional Services

As a leading firm of chartered accountants, we look after the accountancy, tax planning and business advisory …

St Botolph's Church

The Wedding Shop

Shopping

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

Trail Maps

Level Best Art Cafe

Eat & Drink

We are a social enterprise project started by the Dacon Trust, whose purpose is to offer genuine and meaningfu…

The Gym

Entertainment & Leisure

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

H&M

Shopping

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

Models Hair & Beauty

Professional Services

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

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…

Trilogy

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Scrivens Opticians

Professional Services

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

The Minories Galleries

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…

Moto Pizza

Eat & Drink

MOTO’s Pizza dining experience is built on quality produce and reducing waste. Menus lead to excessive choices…

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…

Martin & Co

Professional Services

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

Beresford

Professional Services

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

The Castle Inn

Manor Health and Wellness centre

Professional Services

Our Beautiful Yoga studio and Therapy Rooms here in the heart of Colchester Essex offer a wide range of natura…

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…

Adecco

Professional Services

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

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…

Metro

GreyFriars Hotel & Restaurant

Contact

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

Sir Isaacs Artisan Coffee

Eat & Drink

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

Best New Business

Colchester Business Awards Shortlist 2024

22 Apr

Colchester Business Awards 2024 are just around the corner, and the results are in from our first phase of vot…

ATIK

British Heart Foundation Long Wire Street

Shopping

Charity shop selling furniture and electrical good.

The Perfume Shop

Shopping

Luxury and budget friendly fragrances from the perfume experts

Blog

Sainsbury's

Shopping

Supermarket

Timpsons

Professional Services

Providing shoe repairs, key cutting, watch repairs, engraving, ID photos and phone repairs.

Kimchi House

Eat & Drink

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

Day Lewis Pharmacy Priory Walk

Professional Services

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

Delivery Takeaway

ChinaTown

See & Do

Passion driven on delivering some of the best Chinese food through great flavours and high-quality produce to …

Firstsite

Living in Colchester

02 Sept

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

Toni & Guy

Professional Services

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

Lloyds Bank

Professional Services

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

Personal Care Beauty Service of the Year

Zest Studio

Professional Services

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

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…

Delivery Takeaway

KFC

Eat & Drink

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

Old Heath Community Primary

Professional Services

We are a Local Authority maintained one form entry primary school. Our ‘number to admit’ in each year group is…

Clintons

Shopping

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

Cafe Med

Open Road

Professional Services

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

Culver Square

Shopping

Located in the centre of Colchester, Culver Square shopping centre is a convenient shopping location. The cent…

Charter Hall

Things to do with the kids in Colchester

03 Feb

Looking for a day out with the kids? Find our list of top things to do with the kids in Colchester below!

Fenwick

Ellas Nail House

Professional Services

Unique nail salon in Colchester town centre. We offer pedicures along with all nail treatments.

Emberwood

Shopping

Friendly Vaping shop located in Colchester on Eld Lane. Here suit the needs of all types of vapers from new to…

The OutHouse

Professional Services

We are a registered charity (no. 1006244), providing opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in Essex. Our mission is …

Barnardos

Professional Services

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

Delivery Takeaway

Pizza Express

Eat & Drink

Located in the heart of Colchester’s historic Dutch Quarter, tucked away behind the imposing Victorian Town Ha…

Indie Leisure Business of the Year

Middletons

Eat & Drink

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

iStore

Shopping

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

Castle Park Theatre

See & Do

Enjoy open air theatre at Colchester Castle Park. Productions airing throughout the summer season. We are sit…

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…

Level Best Cafe

Red Lion Books

Shopping

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

Park Brasserie

Eat & Drink

Time well spent is often accompanied by great food. Here at Wivenhoe House, our food is tasty, hearty and thou…

Prettygate schools

Professional Services

Welcome to Prettygate Schools and thank you for your interest. We are proud of our children; their attitude to…

Takeaway

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.…

Mortgages First

Professional Services

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

Coda Colchester

Delivery Takeaway

Turtle Bay

Eat & Drink

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

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…

Takeaway

Greggs (Long Wyre)

Eat & Drink

The nationals favorite for food on the go!

Primark

Shopping

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

Faces Hairdressing

Professional Services

We have long standing presence in the town. Our Crouch Street salon opened 25 years ago and Eld Lane was launc…

Abellio East Anglia

Professional Services

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

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…

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…

Christmas In Colchester - Light Switch On Parade

Colchester City Centre

Our Colchester Business Improvement District proudly presents its Annual Christmas Light Switch On Event. Come…

22 Nov / 2025 - 22 Nov / 2025

Colchester’s Soapbox Rally Returns This September!

30 Apr

Colchester’s Soapbox Rally is back this September for another day of thrills, creativity, and gravity-powered …

Shop Local

HSBC

Professional Services

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

Barclays Bank

Professional Services

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

It's all at Number 11

Shopping

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

Manns Music

Shopping

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

Made & Found Colchester

Hazelmere Junior School

Professional Services

Here at Hazelmere, we aim to create a happy, safe and caring environment where children can learn with enjoyme…

FORAGING AND FOLKLORE https://www.redlionbooks.co.uk/product/ann-cleeves-2025/

Red Lion Books

Author talk will include a copy of the book FORAGING AND FOLKLORE : The Wheel of Nature by Cary-anne Hornsey …

25 Oct / 2025 - 25 Oct / 2025

Three Wise Monkeys

Eat & Drink

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

Grapetree

Shopping

Health foods and confectionery.

Abbotts Countrywide

Professional Services

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

Owen Aves Opticians

Professional Services

Established in 1957 we have a proud history of high quality and pioneering community eye care. We are truly in…

Baccus

Shopping

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

Upcycling Business Display

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…

Culver Street East

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 …

Patch

Brown & White

Professional Services

Over 15 years ago, Brown & White first launched as a tanning salon with a focus on all types of tanning. B…

Old Heath

Rocks and Rubies

Shopping

We are passionate about crystals and unique products to our customers. We have a popular shop situated next to…

Age Well East

Professional Services

We believe everyone deserves to age well, and it is our mission to support and empower people in later years. …

Cash Converters

Shopping

Retail and pawn shop.

Castle Park

Boots Opticians

Professional Services

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

Lion Walk Shopping Centre

St. James CofE Primary

Professional Services

As a Church of England school, we have Christian values at the centre of all we do as we teach the children ho…

Behind the Business with Colchester Arts Centre

21 Jun

Coral

Entertainment & Leisure

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

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…

Delivery Takeaway

Burger King

Eat & Drink

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

Mirra

Eat & Drink

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

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…

Colchester Cycle Store

Shopping

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

Christmas in Colchester 2025: Lights, markets, shows & where to meet Santa

12 Nov

Colchester’s turning on the sparkle! From the big city-centre switch-on to cosy grottos, light trails, markets…

Takeaway

Chicago Coffee and Sandwich Shop

Eat & Drink

A range of freshly baked warm goods, from pizza slices to sandwiches, and hot/cold drinks to pair for an amazi…

Gift Card

AB Beauty

Professional Services

Hairdressing service also selling afro & natural hair products.

Essex and Suffolk Counselling

Professional Services

There are many ways to seek professional help and guidance. Accessible, warm, experienced and professional: Es…

The BID

Castle Fish and Grill

Eat & Drink

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

H Gunton

Shopping

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

Takeaway

Patch

Eat & Drink

Patch is a new vegetarian plant-led café in the heart of Colchester, opened in September 2022, with an emphasi…

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…

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…

MM Oriental Supermarket

Shopping

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

Pandora

Shopping

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

Magistrates Court

Professional Services

Colchester Magistrates Court — for all your courting needs.

Curzon

Sparling Solicitors

Professional Services

Solicitors

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…

Ernest Jones

Shopping

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

Colchester Dry Cleaners

Professional Services

Your friendly local dry cleaners.

Delivery Takeaway

Oriental House

Eat & Drink

Our experienced chefs use the best ingredients available for excellent quality of food.

JD Sports

Shopping

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

Millfields Primary

Professional Services

Our aim is to provide high quality learning for your child in a caring environment. Children who enjoy their l…

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…

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…

Castle Park

See & Do

The centre of Colchester’s town centre is home to the sizable, beautiful, and well-kept Victorian park known a…

Headgate Theatre

See & Do

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

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…

Pearl Dry Cleaners

Professional Services

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

Slug and Lettuce

Eat & Drink

Sleek and sophisticated, our bar is the most stylish place in Colchester to meet no matter what the occasion i…

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…

St Nicholas House

Accommodation

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

Takeaway

Cake Box

Eat & Drink

Dedicated delicious, hand crafted, fresh cream cakes for all occasions to suit everyone’s needs. We pride ours…

Temme English

Professional Services

Estate Agents

Langenhoe Primary

Professional Services

Langenhoe Community Primary School is an inclusive school and we are committed to teaching and promoting toler…

No 10 Museum Street

Eat & Drink

An independent café located opposite Colchester Castle. A great spot for brunch, coffee and an impressive view…

Zoes Brow and Beauty Bar

Professional Services

Our aim at Zoe’s brow & beauty bar is to be a collective of creative talent working together to provide 5 …

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 …

Sports Direct

Shopping

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

Natural History Museum

Delivery

Koryu

Eat & Drink

Koryu is a traditional and contemporary Japanese izakaya restaurant featuring modern Japanese cuisine. Offerin…

Eurochange

Professional Services

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

Culver Street East

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…

Romano Lounge

Eat & Drink

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

A Year of Celebration

Hudson House Sports Bar & Social

Eat & Drink

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

The Kings Arms

Eat & Drink

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

Castle Inn

Eat & Drink

An independent family owned pub located next to Colchester’s historic Castle Park, offering a range of beautif…

Best School Garden

Delivery Takeaway

Dr Chippy

Eat & Drink

Fish and Chips takeaway and restaurant

Vodafone

Shopping

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

Superdrug

Shopping

Health and beauty retailer

Sense

Shopping

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

Ace Comics

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…

Ristorante Favoloso

Eat & Drink

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

Red Lion Books

Indie Retailer of The Year

Smiggle

Shopping

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

Takeaway

ASK Italian

Eat & Drink

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

Hollytrees Museum

See & Do

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

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…

Ann Summers

Shopping

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

Timbers

Eat & Drink

400 year old timber framed restuarant, serving classic breakfast & hearty lunches.

Charter Hall

See & Do

One of Colchester’s premier venues, Charter Hall presents a wide variety of year-round entertainment, includin…

More Than Just Safe: Why Colchester’s Purple Flag is a Big Win for Our City

06 Oct

Colchester has officially earned its Purple Flag — recognising our city as one of the UK’s best and safest nig…

W H Smith

Shopping

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

Shakers Dairy Free

Fred Olsen

Professional Services

Fred. Olsen Travel offers worldwide holidays, cruises, city breaks, weddings & honeymoons, exhilarating ad…

Debenhams

Tesco Express

Shopping

St Botolphs Convenience Store

Shopping

Convenience Store

Red Lion Hotel

Accommodation

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

Textile Collective

Shopping

The Textile Collective is made up of three experienced, academically trained textile & art professionals. …

Events

Camulodunum

Eat & Drink

Classic local pub based in the centre of the town

Simple Beauty

Professional Services

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

The Pitta

Eat & Drink

A passionate driven business who’s main goal is to show the UK real authentic Greek Mediterranean cuisine.…

Indie Service Business of the Year Shortlist

Delivery Takeaway

Milksha

Eat & Drink

Voted Taiwan’s No 1 Bubble Tea Brand, Milksha has just opened a store in Colchester. Not only do they serve aw…

Claires

Shopping

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

Colchester Town Hall

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Clarks Shoes

Shopping

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

PDSA

Shopping

Charity shop raising funds for pets

Takeaway

Potato Hut

Eat & Drink

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

Queen Street Dental Care

Professional Services

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

Colchester Library & Community Hub

See & Do

Public Library and Information Services

Iceland Foods

Shopping

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

Harris & Wood

Professional Services

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

AFIUK

Professional Services

The vision of AFiUK is to equip African and other ethnic minority families in the UK to take their rightful pl…

Haines Watts

Professional Services

Accountants and Business Advisors

Hair Revolution

Professional Services

Rachel started her career in hairdressing in 1995, quickly becoming a salon manager and then by the age of 21 …

Discover Wax Spiritual: A Creative Hub in Colchester

20 Mar

Colchester has a thriving creative scene, and Wax Spiritual is at its hear — a space where art, spirituality a…

Christmas in Colchester 2025

28 Oct

This Christmas, there is only one place to go for the quintessential shopping experience…visit Colchester and …

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…

Fraser Hart

Shopping

Fraser Hart is one of the UK’s leading jewellers with 25 shops nationwide. The Company began trading in 1936 w…

Brook Red Lion Hotel

Delivery Takeaway

Aburi

Eat & Drink

Experience dining in a beautiful, authentic Japanese restaurant located in Colchester. They use the finest ing…

St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School

Professional Services

At St Lawrence we encourage students to develop a lifelong love of learning and pride ourselves on our friendl…

Large Leisure Business of the Year

Castle Aesthetics

Professional Services

Our principal is a Skin Consultant and an Advanced Aesthetic practitioner with over 25 years of experience del…

Behind the Business with Mercury Theatre

01 Jul

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

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…

The Purple Dog

Eat & Drink

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

EE (Lion Walk)

Shopping

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

Coda

Entertainment & Leisure

Bar and live Entertainment Venue focusing on Local grassroots music, Jazz and Blues.

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Claydons

Eat & Drink

Following a refurbishment in 2023, Claydon’s has all that you need from fresh pastries and coffees through to …

Lepra

Professional Services

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

Delivery Takeaway

Piccolo @42 North Hill

Eat & Drink

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

Emmaus New Life Shop

The Perfume Shop (Superdrug)

Shopping

Luxury and budget friendly fragrances from the perfume experts

Bill and Bert's

Shopping

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

Space Studios

Entertainment & Leisure

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

This Is Fever

Professional Services

We’re an award-winning graphic design and digital agency based in Colchester. We exist to be the difference yo…

Takeaway

Costa

Eat & Drink

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

NatWest

Professional Services

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

Tea Rose Cafe

Eat & Drink

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

Venus Beauty Room

Professional Services

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

Takeaway

Cafe 21

Eat & Drink

Local, award winning suppliers bring us the best from the markets daily and we take great care turning the ing…

Lush Colchester

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 …

Moss Bros

Shopping

Suit store for men and provide hire/tailoring services.

The Tree Room Centre

Salon Central

Professional Services

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

Civilised Saturday 2025

Red Lion Books

Shopping discount with an offering of sherryOur civilised reaction to Black Friday…

29 Nov / 2025 - 29 Nov / 2025

Mercury Theatre (Abbeyfields)

Castle Park

See & Do

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

Tesco Express

Shopping

Convenience Store

Bethell and Clark

Professional Services

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

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…

Attwells Solicitors

Professional Services

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

River Island

Shopping

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

Vulcano Etna

Eat & Drink

An authentic, family run, Sicilian eatery in the heart of Colchester with classic Italian dishes.

Large Retailer of the Year Shortlist

Community360

Professional Services

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

Sands and Son

Shopping

Leather goods and travel bags.

BDG Design

Professional Services

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

Egan Clinic

Professional Services

When you come to The Egan Clinic, whether it be for a single treatment or to relax for a whole day of pamperin…

Odeon Colchester

Entertainment & Leisure

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

GFB, the Colchester Bookshop

Shopping

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

Fenwick

Shopping

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

Fowler Smith Mortgages & Protection

Professional Services

Fowler Smith Mortgages & Protection has been built upon a foundation of trust, integrity and passion. Thei…

The Robin Cancer Trust

See & Do

We are the UK’s germ cell cancer community Our mission is to stop young adults dying from germ cell cancer — w…

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…

Tax Assist Accountants

Professional Services

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

Turners

Shopping

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

Indie Leisure Business of the Year Shortlist

Green Coffee Lab

Ladbrokes (St Botolphs Street)

Entertainment & Leisure

Betting and Gambling

Lion Walk

Shopping

Lion Walk Shopping Centre is Colchester’s premier shopping destinations. Right in the centre of Colchester, ju…

Fat Face

Shopping

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

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…

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 …

The Tree Room

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Gallant Richardson

Professional Services

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

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Eat & Drink

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

Delivery Takeaway

Taco Bell

Eat & Drink

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

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Takeaway

Toast UK

Eat & Drink

TOAST was founded by three mates ‑Rob, Louis, and Daniel- with a passion to create a collection of British own…

The Works

Shopping

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

Belvoir

Professional Services

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

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…

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29 May

Your ultimate guide to live music, foodie festivals & family fun in Colchester!

EAP Property Services Group

Professional Services

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

Wilko

Shopping

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

British Heart Foundation High Street

Shopping

Charity shop selling furniture and electrical good in Colchester.

Mango Hair Design

Professional Services

Mango Hair Design is a cruelty-free salon based in Crouch Street striving to be as eco friendly as possible, u…

Colchester Castle

See & Do

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

Takeaway

Emmaus The Works

Shopping

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

Diva

Professional Services

Hairdressers on St Johns Street. Offer cuts and styling.

MenKind

Shopping

Chain retailer offering tech accessories, toys, remote-control vehicles & lifestyle gadgets.

Spar

Shopping

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

Youth Enquiry Service (Y.E.S)

Professional Services

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

Hollytrees Museum

Serenity Brides

Shopping

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

Delivery Takeaway

Kaspas

Eat & Drink

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

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Age UK

Shopping

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

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Millets

Shopping

Retailer of Outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment.

Curzon Cinema

Entertainment & Leisure

Curzon is known for being a place to explore other worlds and cultures or discover something new. Besides that…

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 …

Arts Venue of the Year Shortlist

Capel Court PLC

Professional Services

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

Queen Street Brewhouse

Arts Venue of the Year

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…

O2

Shopping

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

Jeans Craft Room

See & Do

Jeans Craft room is a small shop at 23 North Hill. Started in October 2023, we are concentrating on pottery pa…

How Colchester BID is Shaping Our City Centre

26 Jun

Colchester BID is driving positive change across the city centre — from championing local businesses and impro…

Accessorize

Shopping

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

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The Green Room

Eat & Drink

Restaurant & Bar

Colchester High Street

Delivery Takeaway

Greggs (Culver Street)

Eat & Drink

From sandwiches to pasties, pick a great deal for breakfast and lunch at your local Greggs today. The nationa…

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…

Arts Centre

Castle Estate Planning

Professional Services

Castle Estate Planning is an experienced family run business dedicated to helping families protect their asset…

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 …

Three Wise Monkeys

Two Brews

Yates

Making the town look pretty

01 Aug

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

Palmers and Partners

Professional Services

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

Turtle bay

Leaders

Professional Services

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

Just Essentials

Shopping

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

Top Job

Professional Services

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

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Best Days Vintage

Shopping

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

St Helena Shop Vintage Shop (Sir Isaac's)

Shopping

An Aladdin’s cave of delights offering something for everyone to assist locals dealing with incurable illnesse…

Wax Spiritual

Shopping

At Wax Spiritual, we blend modern elegance with ancient wisdom, offering various products and services to help…

Game Store

Shopping

Computer games, Hardware accessories and merchandise.

DGSL

Shopping

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

Gosbecks Primary

Professional Services

We are committed to helping children to achieve their potential and ‘To be the Best You Can Be.’ Every decisio…

Delivery Takeaway

Matane Sushi

Eat & Drink

Our highly experienced Sushi Artisans are trained to prepare over 50 recipes in both ways of traditional and i…

Zizzi

Eat & Drink

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

Vision Express

Professional Services

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

East of England Co-operative Travel Service

Professional Services

Travel Agents

Montgomery Junior School

Professional Services

Montgomery Junior School is a friendly, caring and welcoming school with a history of strong links with the mi…

Holland and Barrett

Shopping

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

Romano Lounge

Connells Estate Agents

Professional Services

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

Delivery

BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge

Eat & Drink

Family run café where your comfort is our priority, serving food, coffees, wines, spirits & cocktails.…

Signals

Entertainment & Leisure

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

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…

Autumn Soiree 2025: A Bookshop Party

Red Lion Books

October 9^th 2025Shopping discount, Author hosts, goody bag, welcome drink. All home in bed, with a good book …

09 Oct / 2025 - 09 Oct / 2025

Mercury Theatre

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Cornish Kitchen

Eat & Drink

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

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…

Colchester named in Top 40 Most Exciting Cities to Visit in 2024

29 Jan

The Times has released their Top 40 Most Exciting Cities to Visit in 2024 with Colchester coming in at No.22. …

Mercury Theatre

Entertainment & Leisure

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

Hiscox

Professional Services

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

Delivery Takeaway

Noodle Zone

Eat & Drink

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

Cards Direct

Shopping

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

LB Group

Professional Services

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

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Koryu

Eat & Drink

Koryu is a traditional and contemporary Japanese izakaya restaurant featuring modern Japanese cuisine. Offerin…

Yates

Eat & Drink

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

Roots and Grooves

Eat & Drink

An independent café in the heart of Colchester selling great food and drink, vinyl and plants!

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…

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Two Brews Colchester

Eat & Drink

We are an independent bottle shop and craft beer bar focusing on providing Colchester with a curated selection…

Marquis

Eat & Drink

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

Buzz Bingo

Entertainment & Leisure

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

The Passage House

Eat & Drink

The Passage House is a relaxing, comfortable, coffee house to visit as you travel through your day. We are op…

Best New Business Shortlist

Haart

Professional Services

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

The Fragrance Shop

Shopping

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

Twisters Bar

Eat & Drink

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

Island Dry Cleaners

Professional Services

We pride ourselves on providing you with an elite dry cleaning service, giving all of your garments the care a…

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…

Beacon House

Professional Services

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

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This role is based in Colchester and the main duties include processing referrals received either direct or th…

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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…

Creative, Cultural and Community Business of the Year

Monsoon

Shopping

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

Large Leisure Business of the Year Shortlist

Fashion Cafe Bar

Eat & Drink

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

Stanway Fiveways Primary

Professional Services

At Stanway Fiveways we want every child to become confident, independent learners who achieve the very best th…

Amplifon

Professional Services

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

TUI UK

Professional Services

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

Colchester Library

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