Visit
Central Colchester
Central Colchester
Getting here
Address:
Lewis Gardens
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1JH
Telephone: 01206 577 067
Email: info@firstsite.uk.net
By car
There is good access to Colchester from all parts of the country via the A12, A120, M25 and A14.
firstsite offers parking for disabled visitors only; there is no on-site parking. Disabled parking bays are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Outside the building is a drop-off point for cars and coaches, and special access for disabled visitors.
We are a short walk from all Colchester’s town centre car parks – locations of nearest car parks are marked on the map above. Find out more about parking in Colchester.
By bus
The High Street and East Hill are well served by many local bus routes. For bus times, check Network Colchester's website or phone 01206 877620.
Find out more about public transport in Colchester.
By rail
firstsite is a few minutes' walk from Colchester Town Station (see map) or 25 minutes’ walk from Colchester North mainline station. Journey time from London Liverpool Street to Colchester is around 50 minutes on InterCity services, and around an hour on local services. Plan your journey.
Opening times
Exhibition spaces
Tuesday - Sunday 10am – 5pm
Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays)
Building / shop
Monday - Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sundays and Bank Holidays 10am – 5pm
MUSA Café Restaurant
Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm
During your visit - kind notices
There is a cloakroom behind our reception desk which can accommodate luggage. We suggest a £1 donation.
Please do not bring food or drink into the gallery spaces. Photography is not permitted inside the building. firstsite asks visitors to refrain from touching the artworks.
If you have any queries during your visit, do not hesitate to ask a firstsite gallery assistant (wearing grey t-shirts), who will be happy to help.
Access
firstsite is fully accessible. Please contact +44 (0)1206 577 067 or info@firstsite.uk.net with any questions.
Our exhibition guides and labels are available in large print format. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loops are accessible in our auditorium, Meeting rooms and Learning spaces.
Disabled parking bays are available - allocated on a first come, first served basis, please telephone prior to your arrival so we can arrange for easy access to the disabled parking bays.
There is a wheelchair available on a first come, first served basis.
