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A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

1. GreyFriars

0.7 km from Headgate Theatre

Glenn

Rp2.787.863

Rp3.345.436 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

0.7 km from Headgate Theatre

Patricia

Rp1.039.203

Rp1.247.044 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.4 km from Headgate Theatre

Rachel

Rp1.296.806

Rp1.604.130 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

4. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.6 km from Headgate Theatre

Norman

Rp1.798.621

Rp2.158.346 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

2 km from Headgate Theatre

Matt

Rp1.213.470

Rp1.456.164 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, covered by a white umbrella.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and a small table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a chandelier, framed pictures on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

A modern kitchen with grey tiled backsplash, a black stove, and a grey sofa with cushions.

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.4 km from Headgate Theatre

Dave

Rp2.498.085

Rp2.997.702 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.5 km from Headgate Theatre

Tanya

Rp1.199.081

Rp1.438.897 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

A balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.

8. St Nicholas Hotel

0.5 km from Headgate Theatre

Tricia

Rp1.280.618

Rp1.536.741 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

A storefront with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a clear blue sky.

9. Star Anglia Hotel

1 km from Headgate Theatre

Iain

Rp1.438.970

Rp1.726.764 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

A dining area with tables set for service, a chandelier, and a large clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed botanical print on the wall, and a mirror reflecting part of the room.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, a cash register, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.3 km from Headgate Theatre

Jacob

Rp1.169.104

Rp1.402.925 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

A reception area with a sign reading "RECEPTION," wooden beams, a wooden counter, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the street.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

11. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.4 km from Headgate Theatre

Linda

Rp1.680.312

Rp2.016.374 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden building in the background.

A patio with a stone bench, wicker chairs, and a small table.

A living room with a grey sofa, a green and white rug, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

16.1 km from Headgate Theatre

Jennifer

Rp2.298.159

Rp2.757.886 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.

A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, large windows, and a covered patio area with chairs and umbrellas.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.

13. Talbooth House & Spa

9.7 km from Headgate Theatre

Alan

Rp5.377.878

Rp6.453.453 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

14. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11.3 km from Headgate Theatre

Sharon

Rp2.320.222

Rp2.784.267 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.9 km from Headgate Theatre

Lee

Rp2.201.513

Rp2.641.816 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A large house with a prominent chimney, a conservatory, and a well-maintained lawn.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the countryside, and a sunset in the background.

A room with a wooden beam ceiling, a white door, a dresser, and a patterned armchair.

16. The Marquis

16.1 km from Headgate Theatre

Graham

Rp4.776.339

Rp5.731.607 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A bathroom with a wooden tray, a wicker basket, and a mirror reflecting a window with patterned curtains.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

17. Noble Goose Rooms

14.6 km from Headgate Theatre

Andrea

Rp1.852.580

Rp2.223.096 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

18. Birds Farm

6.6 km from Headgate Theatre

Nicola

Rp3.956.967

Rp4.748.360 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

19. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

19.1 km from Headgate Theatre

James

Rp850.754

Rp1.020.905 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A narrow alley with a wheelbarrow, potted plants, and a building with exposed brick and timber framing.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk with a computer, and a television.

An outdoor bar with a rustic wooden counter, hanging flower baskets, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A traditional pub with a signboard advertising food and drink.

20. The WoolPack Inn

14.3 km from Headgate Theatre

Kate

Rp1.960.425

Rp2.352.510 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Headgate Theatre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 700 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	9.2 Wonderful 13 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 376 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	8.8 Excellent 25 reviews	View
The Railway Sleeper Lodge	8.8 Excellent 43 reviews	View

Top Headgate Theatre Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff were very helpful although not on site. Rooms were clean and comfortable although a bit overpriced just for the room. Parking charges a bit disappointing with no parking facilities on site"

GreyFriars

8/10 Good

"Excellent location, secure parking, great team, well appointed rooms, mine could have done with a little refresh, but still was really nice. Would recommend completely."

Star Anglia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one night, friendly welcoming staff, our room was clean,the bed was very comfy, there was parking and there were shops on the same street. Very close to town . We would definatley stay again"

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very good suited our needs"

Colchester Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Although room was nice , could have done with a touch up of paint as looking a bit tired and a number of nicks in the wall could do with touching up."

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

8/10 Good

"Well located, easy to access and very convenient all around"

Other attractions near Headgate Theatre

A church with a brick facade and a tower, surrounded by a cemetery with headstones.

Colchester Arts Centre

10.0/10 (1 review)

Come and see an event at Colchester’s most diverse entertainment venue, housed in a 13th-century church.

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A historic building with ornate architecture, a tree-lined street, and a bus in the background.

Colchester Town Hall

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.

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Mercury Theatre

8.8/10 (9 reviews)

Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.

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A brick building with a large archway, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

Jumbo Water Tower

Take pictures of this Victorian structure and admire the 19th-century engineering on what was once the second-largest water tower in the country.

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A museum exhibit with glass display cases containing fossils and skeletons.

Colchester Natural History Museum

Learn about the mammoths, hippos and crocodiles that used to live in the Colchester area and examine a wealth of natural specimens at this excellent, free museum.

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Lion Walk Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

Lion Walk Church is just one of the places to see in Colchester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Colchester Castle Museum

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Colchester Castle Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Colchester. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Roman Circus House

You can find out about the history of Colchester when you stop by Roman Circus House. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Headgate Theatre?

Headgate Theatre is located in a historic area of Colchester known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 86 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Headgate Theatre?

Adjacent to Headgate Theatre, St Nicholas Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options close by include The George of Colchester and The North Hill Hotel, Colchester.

How many hotels are there near Headgate Theatre?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Headgate Theatre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Headgate Theatre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Headgate Theatre.

What can I see and do near Headgate Theatre?

Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum and Hollytrees Museum feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower and Roman Circus House to learn a bit about the area. You can enjoy live performances at Mercury Theatre and Manifest Theatre.

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Our top choices for Headgate Theatre hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. Ryegate House Colchester

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8. St Nicholas Hotel

9. Star Anglia Hotel

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

11. The George of Colchester

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

13. Talbooth House & Spa

14. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

16. The Marquis

17. Noble Goose Rooms

18. Birds Farm

19. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

20. The WoolPack Inn

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Top Headgate Theatre Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

GreyFriars

Star Anglia Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Other attractions near Headgate Theatre

Colchester Arts Centre

Colchester Town Hall

Mercury Theatre

Jumbo Water Tower

Colchester Natural History Museum

Lion Walk Church

Colchester Castle Museum

Roman Circus House

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