Drinks & Nightlife
The Village Pub in the centre of town! Quirky pub with Music nights, Quiz's, local ales and Good Food. They allow dogs and children and do an amazing traditional English roast.
The Foresters Arms
1-2 Castle RdThe Village Pub in the centre of town! Quirky pub with Music nights, Quiz's, local ales and Good Food. They allow dogs and children and do an amazing traditional English roast.
Restaurant & Bar with Live Music. This place has one of the widest range of ales , ciders and stouts. Try the Banana beer!
12 locals recommend
Three Wise Monkeys
60 High St Restaurant & Bar with Live Music. This place has one of the widest range of ales , ciders and stouts. Try the Banana beer!
Everything Else
Beautiful scenery with wildlife, children's park, boating lake, bandstand and more to be explored! Lots of Ducks, Swans, Squirrels and if your lucky you may spot a Heron or a Muntjac deer!
54 locals recommend
Colchester Castle Park
High StreetBeautiful scenery with wildlife, children's park, boating lake, bandstand and more to be explored! Lots of Ducks, Swans, Squirrels and if your lucky you may spot a Heron or a Muntjac deer!
Colchester Post Office
19 Lion WalkPerfect for any mail or post you need to send.
Cheapest and most easily accessible. You will need to pay a join up fee for around £15.
The Gym Colchester
20-28 Queen StCheapest and most easily accessible. You will need to pay a join up fee for around £15.
Food Scene
Pricey but totally worth it. This place is set to hold Colchester's first Michelin Star. Great for special occasions! Try their Afternoon Tea or an incredible inventive Cocktail.
8 locals recommend
GreyFriars Hotel & Restaurant
High StreetPricey but totally worth it. This place is set to hold Colchester's first Michelin Star. Great for special occasions! Try their Afternoon Tea or an incredible inventive Cocktail.
Best Steaks in Town!
This place hasn't changed in years and for a perfectly good reason. Candlelit setting with character and charm. Highly recommended
Bellapais Steak House and Greek Restaurant
Saint John's StreetBest Steaks in Town!
This place hasn't changed in years and for a perfectly good reason. Candlelit setting with character and charm. Highly recommended
Entertainment & Activities
Restaurant and Bar.
In the day they do good food at a reasonable price and usually have deals on. Mondays - all Food 50% discount!
Slug & Lettuce Colchester
111 High StRestaurant and Bar.
In the day they do good food at a reasonable price and usually have deals on. Mondays - all Food 50% discount!
Sightseeing
The largest Norman Keep in Britain and the longest surviving in Europe. Built on top of a Roman Temple. This place is well worth a visit, with lots to see and do inside. Perfect for the whole family.
80 locals recommend
The Castle Museum
Castle ParkThe largest Norman Keep in Britain and the longest surviving in Europe. Built on top of a Roman Temple. This place is well worth a visit, with lots to see and do inside. Perfect for the whole family.
Colchester Town station
Saint Botolph's CircusLinks to London and surrounding areas.
Essentials
Marks and Spencer
38 High StTasty food and quality clothes. Reasonably priced.
Sainsbury's
11-14 Priory WalkSlightly cheaper supermarket
V-Bar Colchester
121 High St24 hour shop
Shopping
99p Store
Great for Toiletries, Soft drinks, snacks and some travel items!