Grey Friars (now Greyfriars Luxury Hotel and Restaurant)
Greyfriars Luxury Hotel and Restaurant, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG
The name Grey Friars refers to the medieval Franciscan Friary, which was established here by 1237. No trace of this survives today and the present building is an 18th-century townhouse which was considerably enlarged in 1904 when the building was used as a convent. For over a hundred years, Grey Friars was used for educational purposes, first as a school and later as an adult education college.
The rear of the building, which once faced a large garden, dates to 1780 and will be seen as part of the guided tour of the north-east corner of the historic city centre which is bounded by the Roman Wall. Visitors are welcome at any time to come in and browse the displays.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- Tours: 1100 & 1400
- Sunday 15 September:
- Tours: 1100 & 1400
Location & directions
Greyfriars Luxury Hotel and Restaurant, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG
- Contact on day:
- Reception
- Telephone number:
- +441206575913
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- To book places on the tours telephone 01206 575913 or email [email protected]
- Booking contact name:
- Reception
- Booking telephone number:
- +441206575913
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 02 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The exhibition in The Salon is open between 1030 and 1600 on each day that Greyfriars is open for the festival.
Additional information
Paid car parking available, access to car park is via Roman Road. Other buildings open nearby for Heritage Open Days on the same dates are St Giles Masonic Centre, The Minories (8 September only), St James the Great Church (8 September only), Roman Theatre (8 September only), St John's Abbey Gatehouse (8 September only), St Helen's Chapel (15 September only), St Martin's Church (15 September only), Quaker Meeting House (15 September only) and Gray's Summerhouse (15 September only).
