familytickets logo
familytickets logo

All articles

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Is there food and drink available? (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

The theatre's Cafe/Bar bar is open Tue-Sat from 10am until late. The Mercury Kitchen is open for food 11am-2:30pm and in the evening when there is a performance.

Is there room to park my buggy? (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

Yes, you will be able to store your buggy during the show.  Please ask a member of staff for help on the day.

Is there food and drink available? (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

The Cafe bar is open Tue-Sat from 10am until late. The Mercury Kitchen is open for food 11am-2:30pm and in the evening when there is a performance. They offer a warm friendly welcome to everyone – whether you’re coming in to book tickets, watch a sho

What do the seats look like? (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

View of the auditorium from the left side, with a view of the stage and seats.

Are booster seats available? (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

Yes, the theatre provides booster seats. Please ask at the box office on your arrival.

Are there baby changing facilities? (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

Yes, there are changing facilities on the ground floor and on the first floor of the theatre.

Is there Parking Nearby? (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

The nearest car park is St Mary’s car park (CO3 3AA).   Please allow plenty of time to find a space as the car park does get busy at peak times!    The venue sells parking vouchers for this car park which are valid all day from 9am, these can be purc

How Do I Get There By Car? (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

By CarThe nearest car park is St Mary’s car park, satnav: CO3 3AA. Please allow plenty of time to find a space as the car park does get busy at peak times. St Mary’s Car Park will be closing its entrance at 10pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

How Do I Get There By Public Transport? (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

The Mercury is only a 5-minute walk from Colchester Town Centre with great local bus links and is within walking distance of both Colchester North and Colchester Town station. By Bus. You can use any of the buses to the town centre – visit Traveline

Venue Access Information (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

Accessible parkingThe theatre has five accessible parking spaces available outside the Theatre and these must be booked in advance. You can book a space online whilst buying your tickets if you are signed up to our Access For All scheme, over the pho

Where do I go? (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

The address of the venue is:. Mercury Theatre. Balkerne Gate. Colchester. CO1 1PT.

Do I need a ticket for my baby? (Mercury theatre, Colchester)

Children aged 6 months and over will need a ticket. Children under 6 months will need a lap ticket costing £1.50 which can be purchased from the venue box office on the day of the show.