Colchester offers all the benefits of a historical town whilst offering services and amenities associated with big cities. Praecedo residents can benefit from a great selection of amenities that Colchester offers including a good range of bars, pubs and restaurants for you to enjoy. In addition you can benefit from the arts and culture of Colchester by visiting Colchester Arts Centre as well as Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Castle. Colchester is packed with leisure facilities such as Colchester Leisure World offering a range of health, fitness and sports activities for all ages and abilities. For all the family Colchester features Colchester Zoo one of the largest zoos in Europe.
The town of Colchester sitting on the north-eastern side of Essex is the home of Praecedo. This modern, contemporary town offers good amenities including Sainsbury's shopping centre, local shops and services. Residents to Praecedo will also benefit from Colchester being close to the A12 allowing easy access as far as Lowestoft to the north to London in the south.

SHOPS
Colchester benefits from a variety of nearby convenience stores and supermarkets, offering residents at Praecedo a wide choice for their groceries. Whether you prefer to shop at Tesco, the Co-Op or Sainsbury's, all of these established chains are within a short distance of the development for your everyday essentials.

Tesco Stores Ltd, Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2TE

Co-op, Fiveways Retail Park, Peartree Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 0LX

Sainsbury’s Supermarkets, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RH Shops Distance (in miles)
Tesco 1.96
Tesco

SCHOOLS
When looking for educational establishments for the children, Praecedo offers a selection of schools and colleges within close proximity. For primary and junior education Hamilton Primary School is just a short trip from the development. Secondary education is also suitably catered for with Colchester High School and Colchester Royal Grammar School.

Hamilton Primary School, Constantine Road, Essex, CO3 3GB

Colchester High School, Wellesley Road, Essex, CO3 3HD

Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Essex, CO3 3NDSchools Distance (in miles)
Hamilton Primary School 1.38

TRANSPORT
Whether your preference is to travel by road or rail Praecedo is conveniently positioned for both. For those commuting to London, Colchester station is close to the development, offering regular journeys of just 50 minutes into the heart of the City. Excellent rail links and the A12 are all within close proximity, making any journey by car a simple one.

HEALTH
Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5JL

LEISURE
Praecedo situated in Colchester benefits from a wide range of leisure and attractions the town has to offer. Colchester Zoo is one of Europe's finest zoos with many rare species of animals on display. As one of the oldest towns in the UK Colchester Castle Museum features historic displays going back over 2000 years. In addition you have Castle Park Gardens including a modern children's play area, crazy golf and putting green, children's boating lake, cricket ground, traditional cafe, riverside walks, and Hollytrees Museum.

From London -


Follow the A12 (Northbound) towards Ipswich.
leave the A12 at junction 26, then at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto A1124, Essex Yeomanry Way.
At the Essex Yeomanry roundabout take the second exit continuing along the A1124 London Road.
Continue along the A1124 as London Road becomes Lexden Road and finally Southway.
At the Southway roundabout continue straight over along Southway A134.
At the next roundabout take the 4th exit on to Mersea Road, B1025.
Follow the road and Praecedo is on your left hand side.
From Ipswich -


Follow the A12 (Southbound) towards London and exit the A12 at junction 29.
At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ipswich Road (A1232), Continue along this road, going straight over 3 roundabouts.
At the junction with East Street turn right and continue straight on up East Hill, at the top of the hill turn left into Queen Street.
 Follow this road until you reach the roundabout, go straight over onto Mersea Road (B1025).
Praecedo is found just the road on the left hand side.