Welcome to our local directory of businesses we admire and work with. We don’t share any direct associations with these businesses apart from working in our great town. If you’ve got a great business in Colchester and would like a link on here too drop us a line and we’ll sort that out.
Local Groups
Mumsnet
Latest news, product reviews, book club, webchats, special offers, competitions and parenting advice.
http://local.mumsnet.com/colchester-harwich
Gransnet
The place to come for local information, events, special offers as well as opportunities to chat and meet up with other like-minded folk in your area. Visit our review page over there and drop us a few words :)
http://local.gransnet.com/colchester
St Botolph’s – The Waiting Room
Under the banner of ‘St Botolph’s’ we will work together to create a shared creative identity for Colchester and build a community group that can own, cherish, protect and carry that identity forward on behalf of the town. An amazing project currently championing local produce, maker groups and creatives from across Essex and beyond.
Local Creative Types
Creative Co-Op
Works exclusively with social enterprises, community projects, third and public sector organisations. They help their clients engage and connect people using online tools and authentic creative communications.
Webwalrus
If you are looking for an accomplished web designer in Colchester look no further than Webwalrus. They create websites for small and large businesses and can create sites tailor made to your own design.
Fever Marketing
Fever are a full service integrated marketing agency, working with both B2B and B2C clients developing brands through advertising, design and digital media. They are based in the Colchester town centre.
Makers
The Big T-Shirt Factory
Direct To Garment printing allows artists to sell their merchandise and then only print a product once the sale had been made.
http://www.thebigtshirtfactory.com
Spiffing Covers
Self Publishing Gurus and book cover geniuses.
Typoretum
Utilising traditional craft skills and antique & vintage printing presses, Typoretum provide a comprehensive letterpress printing and design service.
Retail
GO4 Market Café
Indoor market and cafe in selling art craft and vintage goods and local produce. Based in Holy Trinity Church opposite Colchester library.
Lesley’s Girls Vintage
Lesley’s Girls stock elegant vintage fashion, lifestyle & haberdashery items, reviving nostalgia from an era where elegance was key. Check them out on etsy.com
The Phone Doctor
Mobile phone accessories and repairs. Unlocking and battery replacement with in store workshop. Visit them at the link or at the bottom of Scheregate Steps.
Revolver Retro Clothing
Vintage and new retro clothing for women and men. Online sale available from the link – or pop into their shop on SIR Isaac’s Walk.
http://revolver-clothing.co.uk
Food & Drink
The Bull
Music and sports orientated pub offering a wide variety of live music every weekend- check their website for listings.
http://www.thebullcolchester.co.uk
The Green Room at North Hill Hotel
Fantastic Local British Food situated At The North Hill Hotel. They source local produce wherever possible and have a regularly evolving menu.
http://www.northhillhotel.com/Bistro.html
The Purple Dog
A modern name for an ancient pub. Offering brilliant value food, traditional ales and a great atmosphere.
http://www.facebook.com/ThePurpleDog
Maison Talbooth Hotel
Small boutique hotel overlooking the famous Constable Dedham Vale with informal and fine dining options and wonderful day spa, located in Dedham near Colchester
http://www
Learning
Hayes Driving School
Colchester based driving school specialising in nervous drivers. Many years of experience and hundreds of passes makes these guys the best in town.
Bridal
Wedding Day Angel
Wedding Day Angel publish a Bridal Magazine, run an online Wedding Directory & Blog, and organise Wedding Fayres in Clacton & Colchester.
http://www.weddingdayangel.com
