Arts & Culture
World class gallery, designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, free to access, and features films, workshops and exhibitions, as well as exhibitions.
35 locals recommend
Firstsite
World class gallery, designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, free to access, and features films, workshops and exhibitions, as well as exhibitions.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
11-14 Priory WalkNearest large supermarket, two streets away.
Parks & Nature
Large park and gardens, great for walking around and eating lunch.
54 locals recommend
Colchester Castle Park
High StreetLarge park and gardens, great for walking around and eating lunch.
Food Scene
This cafe is a hidden gem, pop though the secret door in the wall opposite Firstsite and discover a beautiful garden with a folly and interesting tree species including an Indian bean tree. You can order in the cafe and eat in the garden, then take a look around the free gallery and shop.
The Minories Cafe
74 High StThis cafe is a hidden gem, pop though the secret door in the wall opposite Firstsite and discover a beautiful garden with a folly and interesting tree species including an Indian bean tree. You can order in the cafe and eat in the garden, then take a look around the free gallery and shop.
Small local vegan café, try the smoked aubergine BLT (or bagel) you wont be disappointed!
The Nourish Co.
23 Crouch StSmall local vegan café, try the smoked aubergine BLT (or bagel) you wont be disappointed!
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular bar on the high street, with four floors of music, food and now their own brewery. Offers craft beers on tap, and a gin bar in the cellar.
12 locals recommend
Three Wise Monkeys
60 High StPopular bar on the high street, with four floors of music, food and now their own brewery. Offers craft beers on tap, and a gin bar in the cellar.
Sightseeing
Top tourist stop off, the Roman keep (or castle) offers tours and interactive exhibits. Colchester has a plethora of Roman remains, learn more about them here.
54 locals recommend
Colchester Castle Park
High StreetTop tourist stop off, the Roman keep (or castle) offers tours and interactive exhibits. Colchester has a plethora of Roman remains, learn more about them here.