Welcome to Colchester

Colchester is a historic town located in the county of Essex, England. It is known for its rich history, dating back to the Roman era, and is home to many historic landmarks and attractions. One of the most notable landmarks in Colchester is the Colchester Castle, which was built in the 11th century and is now a museum. The town is also home to the Colchester Zoo, which is one of the largest zoos in the UK and is home to over 260 species of animals.

In addition to its historic landmarks and attractions, Colchester is also a thriving town with a vibrant cultural scene. The town is home to many art galleries, theaters, and music venues, and hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year. One of the most popular events in Colchester is the Colchester Arts Centre, which hosts a variety of performances and exhibitions throughout the year.

Colchester is also a great place to live, with a high quality of life and a strong sense of community. The town has a range of housing options, from historic properties to modern apartments, and is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The town is also well-connected, with easy access to London and other major cities in the UK. Overall, Colchester is a great place to visit or live, with a rich history, vibrant culture, and strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 5.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School Details
St Johns Green Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Billings
St John's Green
Colchester
Essex
CO2 7HE
01206762884
School Website
The Sixth Form College Colchester
Further Education
Ages:16-99
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Macnaughton
North Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1SN
1206500700
School Website
St Thomas Mores Catholic Primary School Colchester
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Bridget Harris
Priory Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2QB
01206865722
School Website
St James' Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Belynda Fellows
Guildford Road
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2RA
1206865747
School Website
Colchester Prep & High School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-16
Head Teacher
Ms Karen Gracie-Langrick
Wellesley Road
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3HD
1206573389
School Website
North Primary School And Nursery
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Alan Garnett
John Harper Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1RP
01206574225
School Website
Colchester Institute
Further Education
Ages:16-99
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Andreas
Sheepen Road
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3LL
1206712000
Oxford House School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Leyshon
2 Lexden Road
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3NE
1206576686
School Website
St Helena School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Fiona Pierson
Sheepen Road
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3LE
01206572253
School Website
St Georges New Town Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Carl Messer
Canterbury Road
Colchester
Essex
CO2 7RU
01206506800
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Colchester Town
St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
0.26 Miles
Colchester
Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
0.85 Miles
Hythe
Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR
1.15 Miles
Wivenhoe
Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ
3.28 Miles
Alresford
Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA
4.83 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Aa Meter Cabs
01206 804466
High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DH
0.08 Miles
Vineyard Cars Ltd
01206 700088
16 Vineyard Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7DG
0.15 Miles
A1 Taxis
01206 544744
16-17 Osborne Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7DP
0.21 Miles
Minicab Services Ltd
01206 544444
16-17 Osborne Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7DP
0.21 Miles
Five Sevens Travel Services Ltd
01206 577777
43 Osborne Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7DB
0.22 Miles
Long Distance Discount Taxi Service
01206 700600
Wellington House, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3DA
0.43 Miles
P D Q Cars Ltd
01206 540540
Circular Road East, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7SZ
0.52 Miles
1A Taxi
07887 593455
Flat 21/Meadowbrook Court/Brook St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2UY
0.55 Miles
Just Jag Executive Travel
07882 364903
1 Claremont Heights, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1ZU
0.75 Miles
Panther Cabs
01206 525525
Unit 9/Moorside Business Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TJ
0.79 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co1 459 - Culver Street East
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Co1 4 - Hippodrome High Street
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Co1 9004 - Hippodrome High Street
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Co1 29 - Superdrug High Street
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Co2 256 - St John Street
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Co1 481 - High Street North Hill
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Co1 9481 - High Street
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Co1 38D - Northgate Street
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Co2 6D - St Botolphs Street
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Co1 13D - Roman Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Co1 5 - Middleborough Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Saturday Last Collection:11:45
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Co2 35D - St Botolphs Circus
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Co2 37D - Chapel Street
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Co3 32 - Crouch Street East
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
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Co3 9032 - Crouch Street
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Ewmhs Ne Essex
0300 3001600
6 George Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1TP
Beacon House Ministries
01206 761960
24 Crouch Street
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3ES
Colchester Medical Practice
01206 866626
Colchester Medical Pract
78 East Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2QS
East Hill Surgery
01206 866133
The East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2RW
Castle Gardens Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
78 East Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2QS
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Local Stores

Wimpole Road
90 Wimpole Road
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2DB
01206 869627
Store Website
0.67 miles
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SPAR - Colchester
121 High Street
Colchester
CO1 1SZ
01206 367460
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet, Colchester Maldon Road - St Runwald'S Vets
St Runwalds Veterinary Surgery
94A Maldon Road
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3AP
01206 572173
colchester.maldon.rd@medivet.co.uk
Website
0.65 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Companion Care (Colchester) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
Colne View Retail Park
Cowdray Avenue
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1YN
01206 771 984
colchester@companioncare.co.uk
Website
0.71 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Small Mammals

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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store
Turner Rise Retail Park
2 Petrolea Close
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5TU
01206 710296
colchester@jollyes.co.uk
0.81 miles
Amenities
Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Dogs

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Rspca North Essex
Fao Sandra Laker
Rspca
116 Harwich Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3BZ
01206 860586
annie.rspca@hotmail.com
Website
0.99 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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The Mayne Veterinary Clinic
81 Bergholt Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5AF
01206 851 338
reception@maynevets.co.uk
Website
1.00 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
Off Maudlyn Road
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2GU
01206 794695
enquiries@colnevalleyvets.co.uk
Website
1.10 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes.
215 Shrub End Rd
Colchester
Lancashire
CO3 4RN
2.25 miles

Location
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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy!
67 Vanessa Dr
Wivenhoe
Colchester
CO7 9PB
2.87 miles

Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.
Location
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Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch.
Alresford Rd
Elmstead
Colchester
CO7 9JX
4.07 miles

By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past
Location
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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour.
CO11 2LE
7.46 miles

Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.
Cudmore Grove Country Park
A Great Off Lead Walk Through The Country Park With A Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round. There Are Many Different Routes To Take And Maps To Give You Lots Of Ideas Of Routes To Take. Plenty Of Places For A Swim Too!!
Broman'S Ln
Colchester
Lancashire
CO5 8UE
7.78 miles

Location
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Marks Hall Estate Heli Hounds
Get Your Four-Legged Friends Ready As You Join Over 300 Other Dog Walkers For A Scenic Stroll Through The Marks Hall Estate In Essex.
1 Marks Hall Rd
Colchester
Lancashire
CO6 1TG
9.70 miles

Location
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Weather Forecast

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