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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News & Events
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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7 Days, 7 Presents
This Christmas you have the chance over 7 Days to win 7 Presents that are up for grabs. All you have to do it like our posts on Facebook and comment in response to our daily questions for your chance to win. Here is what you could win: Day
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Lion Walk and Red Lion Yard’s Santa’s Post Office
Santa’s Post Office is back bigger and better than ever! Children will once again have the chance to write their letters to Santa in the hope that they have been good enough for a reply in time for Christmas. This year, there will be a charge of £1 with
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STUDENTS STUDENTS STUDENTS
Topman are offering 20% off to all students for a limited time only! Simply show a valid student card to redeem this offer. Valid from 23rd September – 3rd October 2016.
CELEBRATE THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT AT LION WALK & RED LION YARD
Colchester’s Lion Walk Shopping Centre and Red Lion Yard are inviting shoppers to join them in celebrating the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics. Three brightly coloured, Olympic information towers are now on display in the centre. Each tower represents one word of the Olympic motto, FASTER-HIGHER-STRONGER and provides visitors with the
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LOCAL SCHOOLS LION WALK OLYMPIC ART PROJECT
To celebrate this year’s Olympics Lion Walk Shopping Centre & Red Lion Yard in Colchester town centre asked four local schools to create works of art depicting the Olympic ethos, its iconic symbols and what the games mean to the pupils. Pupils from Lexden Springs, Kingswode Hoe, St John’s Green
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VICKY PATTISON BOOK SIGNING
Vicky Pattison, ITV Loose Women panelist and winner of last year’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, is coming to Lion Walk & Red Lion Yard in Colchester on Wednesday 27 July. Lion Walk’s WHSmith has arranged for Vicky to be in Colchester as part of her book
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BIKEABILITY SUMMER SESSIONS
Fancy exploring the sites of Colchester by bike this summer but lack the confidence, practical skills or perhaps your bike just needs a few repairs? Bikeability are offering adult and children sessions to get you set for a cycling summer at the Thomas Lord Audley School in Monkwick on 1 and 2
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LARRY THE LION DOES RACE FOR LIFE FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
On Sunday 10 July, Larry, the Lion Walk and Red Lion Yard mascot, will be taking part in the 5k Colchester Race for Life event. Louise Jensen, Deputy Centre Manager will be wearing the Lion costume and taking part in the race to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Larry
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FATHERS & FAMILIES FUN DAY AT LION WALK
Join us for a fathers and families fun day in association with the Army on Saturday 18 June. Come to Lion Walk & Red Lion Yard where you can get your hands on with the latest Army kit, gadgets and vehicles! Face your fears and scale a climbing wall, try your
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RIVER ISLAND LAUNCHES RI ACTIVE
Lion Walk’s River Island store is excited to announce the launch of their new active wear collection. RI ACTIVE is a high performance, fashion-forward women’s sportswear range that will keep you looking great whilst working out and has everything you need to train in style. The collection focuses on fusing
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{COLCHESTER PRESENTS} STYLE DESTINATION MAKES WELCOME RETURN
After the success of last years’ fashion event, the team behind {COLCHESTER PRESENTS} is bringing Style Destination, Colchester’s fashion weekend, back to the town. On Friday and Saturday, 29th and 30th April, the event will see fun, fashion-theme activities in Culver Square, Lion Walk Shopping Centre & Red Lion Yard,
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WATCH THIS SPACE: STYLE DESTINATION RETURNS TO LION WALK & RED LION YARD
Following the success of last year’s {Colchester Presents} Style Destination, Colchester’s own fashion event returns to town for the second year running on 29 and 30 April. For this year’s event Lion Walk Shopping Centre & Red Lion Yard are teaming up with Cancer Research UK again to support its
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LION’S KING TO JOIN RIDE TO RIO
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 for Team GB for Rio 2016 last weekend after finishing as the leading
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