The Horsebridge is a great community centre for Arts, entertainment and a huge array of classes and…read moreactivities. The ground floor acts as an everchanging gallery with new and establised artistic talent showcased. Entry to the gallery is free and makes art accessible to all. Upstairs the Horsebridge has a cafe with blacony seating which allows a great view of whitstable. The Horsbridge is also home to a number of day and evening claases including yoga and children's french and drama lessons.

A great day out for all the family. Not only is the mill set in a lovely area it also hosts event…read moredays when you can see the mill being worked how it would have been done in its heyday. It also boasts a number of ghosts and these are not only seen at its annual ale festival either. This can get busy during the summer months.

The town hall is a large building that hosts many different functions throughout the year. Ranging…read morefrom pantomimes to craft fairs and business exhibitions. It boasts 2 large ground floor rooms that can be hired for parties and wedding receptions.

We recently hired the town hall for an evenings dancing. I can only say that we were over the moon…read morewith the venue. Whilst the price is not cheap the venue was worth every penny and considering the size and level of service that we received I was more than happy with the price. The dance floor is in good condition and the bar service provided was reasonable priced (about pub average prices). We also had a tea & coffee service which included waiter service to the tables and represented good value for money. Our customer feedback has all been very positive and this venue is one that I will certainly be using again. Top marks for customer service, presentation and value for money

The Colchester Arts Centre is without a doubt the culture heart of Colchester. The intimate venue…read moreis in an old church, which is situated in the center of the town and easily accessed by both bus and train. The venue accomodates a range of shows including music, comedy, plays, film screenings, childrens days with activities and popular clubnights. The staff are very friendly and helpful with any queries you may have, and the security staff are strict but fair. The arts center often has widely-known music acts playing there including the killers, the strokes and placebo, and it is well worth keeping an eye on the website for upcoming shows whether you are local or not It is usually well worth the journey to see your favourite band or comedian in such an intimate and beautiful venue, particularly when the usual ticket price is so cheap!

The arts centre is a very lively place to go. I have only been to the music nights but they played…read moregreat music. It was good to go somewhere for individuals as opposed to the main clubs in Colchester so if you a bit different or older this is the place for you!

A great space in the middle of Brighton, Very reasonable rates for room hire and lots of…read moreinteresting groups and classes going on all week including Yoga, Tai-Chi, Ninjitsu, kids dance classes, various support groups, pattern cutting classes, a Spanish families group and lots more. Email or phone to hire rooms or get details of classes/groups.

Yeah this place was totally awesomely awful we got a table and a bottle there were maybe 15 ppl…read morethere and the bottle was a 750ml bottle with maybe at best 40% vodka and 60% water we tried to get another and there was no help so I got a Long Island iced tea for 23£ great prices! Not.

I was invited to Scotch for a fashion week party so I had no idea that it's supposed to be hard to…read moreget in. The ground floor is quite small and reminded me of a safari/hunting theme with some orient details. It looks quite cosy and I can definitely imagine myself relaxing there after a long day. The basement, however, is a whole other story. Booths all around and a dance floor in the middle with a disco ball in the middle, it looks like a club that was left over from the past. Parties there are rumoured to last till the morning. The whole night was quite fun and there were lots of networking opportunities. I am not sure if that's the regular atmosphere of that bar, however if you get a chance to go there don't miss out on it.

I was hoping to see a show at The Globe, as I have a fondness for open air theater productions of…read moreShakespeare, but wasn't able to make it work so I opted for a tour. We had a fantastic tour guide who brought a ton of charisma and fun to his retelling of the history and stories behind The Globe. There is also a self-guided portion of the tour, with props and set pieces from some of the more modern productions which was very fun to see. Stop in the gift shop for a few souvenirs to cap off the experience.

We came here a few days prior to get tickets for an evening show of Romeo & Juliet. There were…read moreplenty of tickets available at all price points and we opted for the standing room only to have that full experience. Upon return, there was only a short line to get in and we got there only a few minutes beforehand so did not get up front. The facility is nice and I love that the space is outdoors. Glad it wasn't raining though with our tickets although the seated areas are all covered, the stage and actors are not. With our tickets, having someone tall in front of you and having to stand the whole time is a challenge. That said, we enjoyed the unique version of Romeo and Juliet and had a great time!

The Barbican is an area you can explore with a library, conservatory, rotating art installations,…read moreand miscellaneous events. You should check when the events are, because it could interfere with the areas being available for a visit. There was also a beautiful outdoor area that would have been amazing to sit at the café outdoors and admire the scenery, but unfortunately it was raining at the time of our visit and it would not have been as enjoyable to sit outdoors here. Would definitely come back to explore more, and hoping the weather will be better in the future.

Very disappointing experience. I'll start with the good. The front desk staff was incredible,…read morevery friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately, the concierge was probably the worst ever. I received a package via Amazon and showed him the details from the Amazon email. He condescendingly asked me where it was on his list, where it wasn't printed, and stressed that if it wasn't there they did not get a package. I cannot put into words how condescending he was. I left for dinner worried the package was lost or misdelivered. When I returned, he was no longer there so I asked the great front desk staff if they had received a package for me. They remembered getting something and checked a few places, long story short is they found the package. Again, kudos to the front desk who went the extra mile for me, but why was the concierge so negativistic and self assured. Another positive was the fitness Centre, which had some great equipment, including a nice rower and treadmill. Unfortunately, the smell in the hallway leading to the fitness centre almost made me sick every day. A couple other challenges from the property. The room is what I would have imagined a jail cell. A small mattress just thrown into a corner. Also, the door to the bathroom slammed every time I went in, I am sure not very pleasant for my neighbors. Also the fire alarm went off at 7 am my last night, the cherry on top.

This is a lovely little craft centre, just outside of Great Dunmow town centre (off the old A120)…read more Here you will find a range of barns were you can browse around and purchase a whole range of crafts and gifts, such as dolls house items, clothing, jewellery etc. If you want to sit down for a drink or a bite to eat, timbers is a lovely little pub/ cafe/ restaurant serving a range of snacks, drinks and food. For a little entertainment you will find a crazy golf course and in the summer you can get lost in the amazing, original maize maze! A great day out for all the family!

The cafe cum restaurant is quite large and with a big menu. It's a bit old-fashioned and stuffy…read moreinside. The prices are a bit steep.