Firstsite
1153 Reviews
- Friday10.00 am–10.00 pm
- Saturday10.00 am–10.00 pm
- Sunday10.00 am–5.00 pm
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10.00 am–5.00 pm
- Thursday10.00 am–10.00 pm
About the Business
Exhibitions, Art, Films, Events and Venue Hire | Firstsite | The perfect blend of visual art, exhibitions, films, events and food and drink - from a truly unique venue in Colchester. Visit today.
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+441206713700
Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH
Hours
- Friday10.00 am–10.00 pm
- Saturday10.00 am–10.00 pm
- Sunday10.00 am–5.00 pm
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10.00 am–5.00 pm
- Thursday10.00 am–10.00 pm
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wi-Fi
- Toilets
- Family friendly
- Good for kids
- Assistive hearing loop
- Restaurant
Recommended Reviews
Liv Wcislo
17.03.2024
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Free and it held some pretty unique exhibits.It also seemed like a very community centred gallery (with LOTS of events going on), which I admired a lot, so it’s probably a great place to bring your kids.
Richard Twydell
09.03.2024
Firstsite
Great place to visit and see art and other displays. Always changing and shoeing new and different styles of art. Has a good cafe and small cinema. If in Colchester worth a visit.
Karen Warbis
26.02.2024
Firstsite
I went to the Live Lounge with the Ambient DJ's and Poetry. I loved every minute of it. I took a look round the gallery while the DJ's played their music. The poetry was amazing. It was one of the most unusual evenings I have had in a long time 10/10 to the organisers....MORE PLEASE!!!
Silent Haych
22.12.2023
Firstsite
A great space for the community that showcases a variety of arts and events. Looks to have become a centre of importance. Especially great for children and young adults to express themselves.
Ang Mead
21.12.2023
Firstsite
Great medium sized art centre. In and out in under 30 mins. Nice little woodland park nearby. No hard sell for any add on items either.
Kelly Woollard
21.12.2023
Firstsite
Amazing place! Great for little ones. Lots of interaction and activities. Fantastic collection of art work on view and currently your art can be displayed along side some famous names! Good little cafe inside, bit pricey but tasty food and good coffee. Friendly staff, happy to chat and very welcoming. I could buy everything from the gift shop, fab array of arty gifts. It was only our first visit but will certainly make an effort to return when back in the area! A little gem of place. Lucky Colchester!
Matthew Cross
18.12.2023
Firstsite
My first time visiting and will be back. Engaging exhibition, welcoming staff and delicious food in the Cafe.
RyN1
17.12.2023
Firstsite
What a great space. Visited from London to see the Big Women exhibit. Well worth the trip. Fantastic. Really nice vibe. Relaxed feel to the place - without pretension. Friendly helpful welcoming staff.Loved the reception art works. Brilliant to see the centre owning its Essex ness.What a brilliant community resource.
Dee Y
17.12.2023
Firstsite
What a wonderful creative space and such friendly staff.Lovely looking building. Vibrant space and we went for the Singh Twins exhibition - brilliantly curated and the gentleman with dark nails we spoke to was SO informative and enthusiastic.The Essex Way by Michael Landy too was SO interesting and informative and who knew the beauty queen from Africa who made a splash in Essex!Friendly cafe staff and inexpensive items
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