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About the area
In Colchester expect the unexpected - the country's lowest rainfall - which is why you will find vineyards in the area producing English wine. Expect to discover old weaver's cottages in the charming Dutch Quarter, as well as areas of new resurgence along the riverside. And while the town is set in a the quintessential English landscape that inspired old master from Constable to Gainsborough, today's Colchester is also renowned for its cutting-edge contemporary scene with a raft of art galleries and exhibitions.
Shops
A wide selections of local and national shops are available in Colchester Town Centre, in addition terraces of local shops in and around the development are available together with out of town superstores such as Sainsburys and Tesco.
Education
There are a number of nurseries and playgroups in the area. The town can boast several topflight school and a nationally acclaimed Sixth Form College. The town is also host to the University of Essex and to the Regional College of Anglia Polytechnic University.
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Thomas Lord Audley School, Monkwick Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ
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1.2 miles
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Monkwick Nursery, Infant & Junior School, School Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN
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1.3 miles
(Sorry, but we cannot guarantee that the schools listed are within the catchment
area or have available places; or that this is a complete list of all schools in
the local area.)
Transport
Colchester is centrally located with the County and has good rail and road links both southwards towards Chelmsford, Brentwood and London and northwards towards Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and onwards to Cambridge and the Midlands.
The M11 and Stansted airport (approximately 45 minutes) are easily accessible via the new A120.
A series of roads, cycleways and footpaths and good bus links give access to the surrounding areas and the town.
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Colchester Town Station, St Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
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3.9 miles
Health
Local doctor surgeries are available in the area as is the local A&E Hospital.
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Lloyds Pharmacy, 358 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RB
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0.8 miles
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Mersea Road Surgery, 272A Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8QY
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1.1 miles
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Essex County Hospital, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
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2.9 miles
Leisure
Colchester offers an abundance of leisure facilities including pubs, restaurants and nightclubs.
The closest sports leisure facility to The Quarters is Monkwick Sports Centre, while Leisure World is a large sports centre with swimming pool and ten pin bowling alley.
A multi-screen cinema can be found in the town centre, whilst surrounding areas offer golf, cricket and rugby clubs.
The coast at West Mersea and Rowhedge are within a 20 minute drive.
During the summer months the Castle and gardens, with the boating lake and bandstand hosts concerts.