Directions from London/Chelmsford to Colchester Leisure World
From the A12 take the Colchester Central turn-off. Follow signs towards the Town Centre via the A133 Avenue of Remembrance.
At the end of the Avenue of Remembrance you will come to a roundabout where you should go straight over into Colne Bank Avenue. At the next roundabout go straight over into Cowdray Avenue (A133)
At the traffic lights turn right and you are at the entrance to Leisure World.
Watch out for the brown signs to Leisure World.
Directions from Ipswich to Colchester Leisure World
Travelling along the A12 from Ipswich head towards Colchester / London. Then take the first turn off to Colchester (sign posted Colchester / Clacton).
On leaving the A12 slip road you will come to a roundabout. Go straight over onto the Ipswich Road (A1232), past the Honda Garage on your left.
Follow the Ipswich Road (A1232) straight for about 2 miles (going straight over the first roundabout where the Rovers Tye Pub will be on your right) until you come to a second roundabout.
At this roundabout turn right on to Cowdray Avenue (A133).
Leisure World is approx a quarter of a mile on your left.
Watch out for the brown signs to Leisure World.
Directions from Colchester High Street to Colchester Leisure World
On foot:
Walk through the Castle Park, following the path right down into the lower park until you come to the River Colne. Bear right and you will see a gate and a bridge crossing over the river. Follow the pathway to the right and you will come to Leisure World's rear car park. Keep on the footpath and you will come to the front entrance.
By car:
From the High Street go straight on to East Hill.
At the bottom of East Hill you will come to a roundabout, go straight over past the Quality Inn Hotel on your left.
At the next mini roundabout take the left hand fork onto the Ipswich Road (A1232).
You will then come to double roundabouts, turn left, then left again on to Cowdray Avenue (A133).
Leisure World is about a quarter of a mile on your left.
Watch out for the brown signs to Leisure World.
Directions from Clacton/Walton and Frinton to Colchester Leisure World
From Clacton, Frinton or Walton pick up the signs to the A120 (London). Then take the first turning off signposted to Colchester/Harwich.
At the top of the sliproad turn right past the Honda Garage and on the Ipswich Road (A1232).
Follow the Ipswich Road (A1232) straight for about 2 miles (going straight over the first roundabout where the Rovers Tye Pub will be on your right) until you come to a second roundabout.
At this roundabout turn right on to Cowdray Avenue (A133).
Leisure World is approx a quarter of a mile on your left.
Watch out for the brown signs to Leisure World.
Cycle Parking - Sat & Sun - Parking for cycles is available at Leisure World. Leisure World is on National Cycle Route One, with links from Wivenhoe, Lexden, Colchester Town Centre & High Woods.
By Train - Walking distance from North Station to Leisure World, approximately 15 minutes. For further information on train travel call 08457 222333
Bus Routes - Leisure World is in walking distance from all major bus routes. Colchester North Station Road bus stop is 1km walking distance to Leisure World(approx ten mins).
Colchester High Street bus stops - easy access to Leisure World is available from the High Street by walking through Colchester Castle Park, distance approx 1 Km (approx ten mins) Public Transport: Traveline 08706 082608 www.traveline.org.uk