To mark the 100th anniversary of WW1 we have combined forces with Culver Square to offer a series of activities and events. On Saturday 7 July, we are combining forces with Culver Square shopping centre to commemorate World War One (WW1) in its 100th anniversary year. With a series of
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News & Events
Independent home boutique Dear Grace to Open in Red Lion Yard
We are very excited to announce that a new, independent boutique, Dear Grace, will open in Red Lion Yard this weekend. The store, run by Victoria and David Johnson will offer a handpicked collection of inspired home furnishings and gifts including glassware, soft furnishings, furniture and dining ware. The shop
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Selfie Day Competition
WIN a fantastic bundle of selfie goodies! Visit our Facebook page here to enter. Terms and Conditions One entry per person. All entries to be submitted via Facebook. No responsibility will be accepted for entries that are illegible, delayed or damaged electronically or online during the promotion. There
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Our Brilliant Busy Bees and Friends Event
We had a brilliant Busy Bees and Friends event last week. The event was designed to educate and entertain our visitors on the importance of bees and it created a real buzz around the Centre. The event beginning on Thursday 31 May ran until Saturday 2 June and saw hundreds
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Beehive Event Facebook Competition
Win a fantastic bundle of honey related goodies from Holland and Barratt, Boots, The Body Shop and Primark. Visit our Facebook page here to enter. Terms and Conditions One entry per person. All entries to be submitted via Facebook. No responsibility will be accepted for entries that
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Busy Bees And Friends
Come down to Lion Walk Shopping Centre for our busy bees and friends event. From Thursday 31st May – Saturday 2nd June from 11am – 4pm. We will have craft events, book readings, wildlife experts and a fantastic trail to complete. See you there!
Lion Walk Shopping Centre Reports Excellence 2017
We’re delighted to report that things are looking good for Lion Walk! Despite the ever-changing, and at times particularly challenging retail landscape, we have been able to report an upturn in footfall, reflecting the enormous support given by both the townspeople and tourists in the region. Defying some of the
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National Tea Day Competition
Win delicious tea and scrumptious cake for two at Deja Brew. Visit our Facebook page here to enter. Terms and Conditions One entry per person All entries to be submitted via Facebook No responsibility will be accepted for entries that are illegible, delayed or damaged electronically or online during the
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Early Closing
Due to bad weather conditions, some stores have not been able to open or will be closing early today. Please check the store you wish to visit for opening times.
Valentine’s Day Competition
Win a luxury Valentine’s day bundle worth over £100. Visit our Facebook page here to enter. Terms and Conditions One entry per person All entries to be submitted via Facebook No responsibility will be accepted for entries that are illegible, delayed or damaged electronically or online during the promotion There
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Christmas Huts at Lion Walk
Our Lion Walk festive huts in December 2017 were a popular place to pick up some Christmas gifts. Take a look at the images of our huts here…
Lion Walk Snow Garden
Did you come along to our Snow Garden in December? Everybody LOVED it and enjoyed playing in the snow. It was our very own winter wonderland in Colchester. We even had a visit from Santa Claus himself. Look at the fun we had here…
Lion Walk Light Switch On
We think our 2017 Christmas Lights Switch On was perhaps the best ever yet. We had a brilliant turn out at Lion Walk to watch us switch on the 2017 Christmas Lights along with Dream 100 FM. Take a look at the photos here…
Magical Mini Wonderland Launches In Lion Walk
Whatever the weather, it’s going to be a white Christmas this year in Colchester! Because we are bringing a magical, snowy experience to shoppers with the launch of a fun-filled Snow Garden. The mini wonderland will be open to the public on specific days in November and December, starting from
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Our Lights Switch On Will Be A Night To Remember
There will be not one, not two, but three singing sensations at our official Christmas Lights Switch On ceremony, as well as an amazing fireworks display and the town’s very own Deputy Mayor. The festivities kick off at 5:30pm on Wednesday 29 November, when Cllr Peter Chillingworth will take to
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Half Term Sportacular
Bring your children down to Lion Walk during Half Term to enjoy some FREE Sportacular fun! There will be the chance for children to decorate Frisbee or bat and balls to take home and enjoy the summer days outside. For those children over the age of 4 they can also
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The Colchester Town and Country Show
Are you attending The Colchester Town and Country Show this weekend? Grab a FREE brownie from Red Lion Hotel when you buy a paper from Daily Gazette and Essex County Newspapers’ stand!
Tales & Teapots
Event Details Date: Friday, 2nd June 2017 Time: 2pm – 4pm
LION’S KING ON RIDE TO RIO
Dominic King to join the Ride to Rio at Lion Walk Shopping Centre Colcestrian Olympian Dominic King will be at Lion Walk in Colchester town centre at 10am tomorrow (Friday 25 March) to support the shopping centre’s Ride to RIo Sport Relief fund raising Challenge. Long distance walker, Dominic qualified
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Centre Works
We’re having some work done on the grill on the crossroads between TopShop, WHSmith, the iStore and Vison Express. We know the barriers mean the walkway offers limited space and we do apologise for the inconvenience. Please be assured that everything will be back to normal very soon. If you
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