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Colchester Visual Arts
Visual Arts in Colchester, England, United Kingdom
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Firstsite
Firstsite offers contemporary visual arts in Colchester, Essex and their programme includes projects, exhibitions and publications by established and emerging artists, they also offer extensive learning opportunities and artists' support initiatives. They have since 1994 supported and invested in artists across the Eastern region, and now have a spectacular new building with front portico rising to 11 metres high comprising exhibition space, gallery spaces, a shop selling creative gifts, and a restaurant all lit throughout with natural light. Firstsite also has a state of the art auditorium which comfortable seats 190 people, and the venue is available for hire and is ideal for conferences, presentations, and product launches as well as celebrations, club and society meetings and private parties with a stunning backdrop.
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Acacia Cottage2015-11-17
Located in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Acacia Cottage is your Colchester comfortably furnished holiday home built in the 1800's with a very central location. This character property with modern facilities is ideal for families or couples on holiday, and boasts a secluded garden with patio area ideal for alfresco dining or a barbeque, and the area is fully enclosed and safe for children to play. Acacia Cottage has two good sized bedrooms, an open plan downstairs living space, a fully fitted kitchen and bathroom. There's garden furniture and a BBQ, a dining room, central heating and much more, come for the perfect home away from home stay.READ MORE
Bombay Palace2015-11-20
Located in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Bombay Palace in the town centre of Colchester, Essex offers an exquisite dining experience transporting you to the Middle East with a lavish menu of mouthwatering dishes and all the traditional delights and hospitality that goes with your fabulous journey. Adventure begins with the stylish bar serving an extensive selection of cocktails, wines and premium spirits, continue your eastern inspired experience in the shisha lounge with international flavours and mixes, it's all here. Using specialist ingredients from rare spices the menu combines earthy traditional Indian flavours with cutting edge style as they say and the menu offers sublime choices of Tandoor specialties, Balti dishes, Biryani dishes, chefs specialties, old time favourites and so much more, and there's a buffet. Come for your dining pleasure, they Bombay Palace are honoured to serve you their rich and exotic heritage of Indian culinary culture.READ MORE
Ice Nightclub2015-11-20
Located in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Ice Nightclub in Colchester, Essex offers fun, entertainment, resident DJ's and great drinks, there are VIP packages available and endless events to be enjoyed in stunning surrounds. Book your table and a silver, gold, platinum or V.I.P diamond drinks package and enjoy door entry and a queue jumps as well as various drinks and you own private bar depending on what you choose. Ice Nightclub also offers venue hire, and tailor packages to your budget and expectations, so just bring your guests. They have well established brands and products and a variety of entertaining experiences as well as drinking and late night dancing, and there's top of the range lighting and sound facilities, come for the experience.READ MORE
Jungle Adventure2015-11-19
Located in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Jungle Adventure in Colchester, Essex is a soft play adventure centre offering so much more, and each day includes the ever popular Once Upon a Story Time, Treasure Basket Discovery Play, Balance, Bounce, arts and crafts, exercise and more. You can even dance with Roar the Lion, King of the jungle, and your great adventure begins the moment you step into the jungle with the latest and wildest children's activities and an action packed timetable, here children live out their fantasies deep in the jungle with slides a Jungle Assault course and much more. Jungle Adventure offers an exciting range of packages for jungle birthday parties, so book for the ultimate in party celebrations, and make your child's special day a great adventure.READ MORE
The Rose and Crown2015-11-17
Located in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
The Rose and Crown in Colchester, Essex is located in the oldest recorded town in England boasting 39 luxurious rooms with en-suites, free high speed WIFI, complimentary tea and coffee, freeview and all the luxuries one would expect from a 3-star hotel and more. With a formal restaurant and Tudor Bar Brasserie, classic yet modern cuisine prevails in a stylish yet comfortable setting steeped in history with oak beamed walls and a log fire. The Rose and Crown offers conference facilities in 14th century surrounds with all the necessary audio visual equipment, free parking and WIFI, and corporate stays. This is also the perfect wedding venue with a beautiful historic setting, a wedding co-ordinator, and happily ever after days for a wedding which is anything but ordinary, come say I do in magical surrounds.READ MORE
The Colchester Arts Centre2015-11-18
Located in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
The Colchester Arts Centre in Colchester, Essex is housed in the little church with a big history and attitude, stunning historic architecture of St Mary's Church dating back over 1000 years and more. This venue plays host to some of the best talent, the newest and most modern choreographers, comedians, cool DJ's, a Farmer's Market and more. Their passion is to bring great bands and comics to Colchester, and they are all about fresh ideas, new ads, new art forms and vibrant new ways of working as they say. The Colchester Arts Centre has an excellent and varied calendar of events, and the venue is available for hire, the space is ideal for birthday parties, Barmitzvahs, promotions, celebrations, live bands and so much more, and the venue is available for hire by outside promoters, so if you're thinking of putting on your own gig, contact them.READ MORE
Cants Of Colchester2015-11-18
Located in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Cants Of Colchester brings you the oldest recorded rose growers in the United Kingdom in the oldest recorded town, and having been established in 1765, they bring over 245 years experience. They offer expert advice and knowledge on how to plan your rose garden or simply select the correct rose, plus guidance on preparation and after care, so come visit their rose field according to season, or buy direct from their office or mail order. Cants Of Colchester collections include the Cants Classic Collection, the Floribunda Collection, the Fragrant Hybrid Tea Collection, and the Fragrant Floribunda Collection, and they have a gift scheme with greeting cards and gift tokens, plus offer occasion suggestions. They also stock a good selection of sundries which are related to the planting and aftercare of roses.READ MORE
The Beth Chatto Gardens2015-11-18
Located in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
The Beth Chatto Gardens in Colchester, Essex is an informal garden harmonising with the surrounding countryside and was transformed from an overgrown wasteland. Come view the art of planting at its best, and they began all the way back in 1960, you can even shop at the on-line nursery and enjoy plants from them in your own garden, they have over 2000 plants of good quality that they send out year round. The Beth Chatto Gardens offers excellent events and courses, and the gardens and nursery cover roughly 7 acres, plus they are open year round, and they welcome coaches and groups. Come view the world famous Gravel Garden, the Water Gardens, the pind and Scree Gardens, small raised beds and Woodland as well as reservoir Garden, it's all here. The tearoom offers a selection of breakfasts and light lunches with hot daily specials, homemade cakes, freshly ground coffee and specialty teas, and is the venue for workshops and events throughout the year.READ MORE
The Dog and Pheasant2015-11-19
Located in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
The Dog and Pheasant is a bar, restaurant and holiday cottage in the coastal village of East Mersea, Colchester dating back to 1750 now refurbished and modern. The menu is vast with excellent starter choices, and mains of steak and kidney pudding, sizzling ribs, delectable char grills, chefs curry of the day, beer battered fish and chips, lunch offerings, bar snacks and much more, and their take away menu includes burgers, baguettes and jacket potatoes. The Dog and Pheasant holiday cottage is thatched and a charming Grade 11 listed building retaining much of its original character and period features but with modern facilities ideal for families, couples and groups, set in countryside adjoining the public house and restaurant. Come for a spectacular meal and fabulous stay in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE
Britannia Gurkha Restaurant and Bar2015-11-19
Located in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
The Britannia Gurkha Restaurant and Bar in Colchester, Essex offers freshly prepared Gurkha curry in the restaurant including choices of Fish, lamb, vegetable and dal, steamed rice, Gurkha Roti and tomato chutney, and starters include papadoms, tamarind chutney, aloodum, egg Pakora and mint chutney. There's a set menu which changes daily and they regularly host events with live entertainment once a month. The Bar area at the Britannia Gurkha Restaurant and Bar is friendly and traditional boasting a large seating area and pool table, dart boards, game machines and a juke box, plus there's a beer garden at the back and covered smoking area. They offer an excellent venue and welcome families and the bar is fully stocked with spirits and bottles and a full wine list, come enjoy.READ MORE