Stop at the Victoria Inn Before Colchester Castle Summer Series Concerts
If you’re visiting Colchester this August for the Colchester Castle Summer Series, it’s worth planning a stop at the Victoria Inn before making your way into Lower Castle Park.
Set on North Station Road, on the main route from Colchester North railway station into the city centre, it’s a straightforward place to pause on the way in rather than heading straight to Castle Park.
Why Stop at the Victoria Inn
The Victoria Inn is a long-established freehouse with a strong focus on cask ale, featuring a rotating selection of well-kept beers from a range of breweries. Real cider and perry are also available, alongside a small number of keg options.
It is listed in the Good Beer Guide and has received recognition from CAMRA at both branch and county level, reflecting its emphasis on quality and condition.
There’s no need to book. You can arrive when you’re ready, get a drink and take some time before heading on to Lower Castle Park.
A large rear beer garden provides extra space for those attending the Summer Series.
Colchester Castle Summer Series 2026
This year’s Colchester Castle Summer Series at Lower Castle Park includes:
- Billy Ocean, supported by Marti Pellow (Wet Wet Wet) and DJ Katie Owen –Thursday 20th August
- Hollywood Vampires, with The Damned – Friday 21st August
- Becky Hill, joined by Carla Monroe and Mia Kirkland – Saturday 22nd August
- Bastille, with Arthur Hill, Orla Gartland, Alfie Templeman and Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets – Sunday 23rd August
- Richard Ashcroft, joined by Tom Meighan (Original Kasabian Frontman) and Apollo Junction and DJ Wayne – Thursday 27th August
- JLS, with Gabrielle and Appleton – Friday 28th August
- Fatboy Slim, with Eats Everything, Erol Alkan, Horse Meat Disco and Sarah Story – Saturday 29th August
Full event details and tickets are available via the official Colchester Castle Summer Series website.
Planning Your Evening
If you’re travelling to Colchester for the Colchester Castle Summer Series, keeping things simple helps.
The concerts take place at Lower Castle Park (CO1 1XL), within walking distance of Colchester North station.
Arrive in good time, stop off for a drink on the way to the park, and avoid heading straight into the busiest part of the event.
The Victoria Inn is on the route from Colchester North station to Lower Castle Park.
See you at the bar!
