Colin Crosby Heritage Tours

Building Continues on Colchester's Firstsite

Building on the Firstsite centre in Colchester continues apace.

Firstsite has been designed by Rafael Vinoly, the internationally-famous architect who has also designed the Performing Arts Centre in Leicester, which is also in the process of being built.

Firstsite is costing £16.5 million.

On the site which has been occupied for many years by Colchester's Bus Station, it has been designed as a multi-purpose arts, entertainment and visitor centre within the town's Roman Walls and close to Colchester Castle.

The centre's opening is planned for Spring 2008.