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Colchester Arts Centre (St Mary's)

Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF, England
01206 500 900
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Ranked #10 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Type: Art Galleries
Most recent review
- May 7, 2013
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Colchester
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Get yourself on their email or newsletter list. Fantastically atmospheric, good acoustics and brilliant bouncers make this a great venue for comedy, music and theatre, not to mention the farmers' markets and beer festivals. Always a mixed crowd, so expect grandmas dancing to punk bands and teenagers lapping up the poetry. Unlikely to be any trouble as atmosphere is more... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

We have lived in Colchester for almost a year and until a few weekends ago, had not heard of this little gem! We went along for a cabaret show with friends and minus the show, the environment of the old church was quite lovely! Cosy even! We will be back to experience this environment again! Ooh and I must mention... More

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Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

We went to see King Charles here. It was packed out and had a good atmosphere. The space has a lot of character and it has a homely kind of feel to it. Prices were great to and its handy having the bar at the side of the space. Good quality sound and a nice staff as well. Really enjoyed... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

I have been to children's and adult events here for many years and always have a good time. They get a great variety of acts performing here and the setting in a church makes it a really interesting venue. Prices are great too and with parking just across the road it's easy to access too.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

I've been going to the Arts Centre for quite a while now and have been lucky to see, among others, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Wedding Present, Tindersticks, Sean Hughes, Six By Seven, Lucy Porter, Dark Star and Marcus Brigstocke. Being in the church is a unique location to see a gig or a variety of comedic talent. The Arts... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011

A redundant church in Colchester - Colchester Arts Centre was a great venue to see a band. We saw Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds - A great concert with good sound quality. The venue was all standing, intimate, with 2 bars selling a wind variety. No draft ale but a wide range of bottled real ales at 'high pub'... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2011

The arts center is very good if you want to catch a touring band as they usually pass through colchester and this is the only decent venue here. I have seen many big bands here and they also have an awesome beer festival!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2007

the arts center has a wide range of events ranging from modern art to battle of the bands. The venue has set events however most are listed on a monthly basis best to pop by and pick up a listing from \the box office.

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