A Few favourites in Colchester town centre

Written by Selina Cresswell, 10th June 2019

We have asked local shoppers for their favourite place in Colchester town centre! Our list demonstrates how wonderful our town is and how no experience is the same. Colchester is home to a large selection of shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and much more! Whether these are big or small, they all have a home on one of our town centres unique streets.

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“My favourite place is the Noodle Bar! Their food is delicious and they are always welcoming!” - The North Hill Noodle Bar, 2 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1DZ.

“I love the Kings Arms, they have a wide range of gin flavours and it's got a great beer garden for a nice summer day, with a good atmosphere all year round” - The Kings Arms, 61-63 Crouch St, Colchester CO3 3EY.

“Castle Park is the calm within a thriving town centre. A beautiful place for walking, having a picnic, admiring the historic castle or taking the kids to the park to run around in the open space. It’s beautifully kept by the rangers and in the Spring the bright vibrant flowers are a must see!” - Castle Park.

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Colchester is home to many historical buildings and great architecture which our businesses sit within. As the summer slowly arrives, the town begins to bustle with workers, shoppers, families and friends who not only visit to explore the town but to enjoy the welcoming environment. The vast amount of flowers that are being planted across the town create a pleasing appearance of our town for all to enjoy.

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“My favourite place in Colchester is Lion Walk. I love the ambience of the walkway and the home interior shops, my favourite one being Dear Grace. They have a wonderful range of home items of quality but at very affordable prices. The staff are extremely helpful and greet you with a smile. I would recommend a visit.” - Dear Grace, 8/9 Red, Lion Walk, Colchester CO1 1DX.

“The town centre is filled with independent shops and cafes. I would definitely recommend checking out Cafe Saison, the wedges are to die for!” - Cafe Saison, 24 Trinity St, Colchester CO1 1JN.

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We want to know your favourite place in Colchester so let us know by emailing us, give us a message on social media or take a picture and #ItsMyColchester.