Retail therapy is always a pleasure when visiting Culver Square. We’ve got everything you need for a smooth and successful shopping experience, all in one place. From public transport to parking information, here are the finer details to help you plan your visit.
Getting Here
Whether you’re driving, walking, cycling or using public transport, getting to Culver Square couldn’t be easier.
Walking
Culver Square is just a short walk away from Colchester High Street and local bus stops. Colchester Train station is a 25 minute walk away and Colchester Town station is even closer.
From Colchester Train station you can follow the Elephant Trail (Fixing the Link) from the station to the High Street by following the yellow banners.
What3Words location: chose.stands.reveal
By Bicycle
Culver Square provides several cycle racks located next to Søstrene Grene and HMV. An indoor bicycle park is available in Portal Precinct on Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester, CO1 1JJ. This is open 7am to 10pm; this service is provided by SpokeSafe.
By Bus
There are frequent bus services that stop in Colchester city centre, either on nearby Head Street, High Street and Osbourne Street Bus Station, all within a five minute walk of the shopping centre.
Please click here for detailed public transport options to Colchester city centre. Colchester Park and Ride offers a quick bus ride into the city from the Park and Ride site at junction 28 of the A12. The routes and timetables for this service are available from Essex County Council’s website.
What3Words location: chose.stands.reveal
By Train
Colchester Town station is a five-minute level walk to Culver Square; Colchester North is around 15 minutes by foot or a short taxi. Greater Anglia run direct services from London Liverpool Street (around 50 minutes).
By Car
If you have to travel by car, could you car share with friends or family? Join the Loveurcar Colchester car share bay scheme for FREE and park in preferential bays in town centre car parks including St Mary’s.
Normal charges apply but park close to the exit in a wider, more convenient bay and share the parking charge and fuel with your fellow car sharers. Or park in the Loveurcar Colchester bays at Colchester Station for free! (Maximum stay eight hours) then walk into city. If you would like to search for a car share use the Essex Lift Share website.
There is good access to Colchester from all parts of the country via the A12 and A120.
Colchester Park and Ride offers a quick bus ride into city from the Park and Ride site at junction 28 of the A12.
There is no public car parking at the shopping centre. For information about car parks in the city centre visit these websites: Council Car parks and NCP Car parks.
What3Words location: chose.stands.reveal
Travel Calculator
Find out how close Culver is to your work or any point of interest.
Loading route map…
Centre Map
Accessible Guide
Shopping and days out in town shouldn’t be tricky. At Culver Square, we strive to provide a warm welcome and comfortable visits for all our visitors. For more information please visit our Accessibility guide via the link below.
Opening Hours
- Monday 9am - 5.30pm
- Tuesday 9am - 5.30pm
- Wednesday 9am - 5.30pm
- Thursday 9am - 5.30pm
- Friday 9am - 5.30pm
- Saturday 9am - 6pm
- Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm
Holiday hours may vary*