Colchester Zoo

Licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on and off the premises

Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0SL

Premises licence LN/000010602

In force

Colchester Zoo holds a premises licence from Colchester City Council, reference LN/000010602. The register lists alcohol on the premises, alcohol off the premises, recorded music, live music, films and dance. It was issued on 25 July 2024. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: LN/000010602
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 25 July 2024
Venue type: Restaurant or café
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 15 January 2026 (as Colchester Zoo Ltd)
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Postcode: CO3 0SL
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Alcohol on the premisesSale of alcohol for drinking on site.
Alcohol off the premisesSale of alcohol to take away.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.
Live musicPerformances of live music.
FilmsExhibition of films.
DancePerformances of dance.

What the licence permits

Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises (Colchester Zoo): Every day 09:00-23:30
Activity like Music/Dance - In (Colchester Zoo): Every day 09:00-23:30
Film - In & Outdoor (Colchester Zoo): Every day 09:00-23:30
Live Music - In & Outdoors (Colchester Zoo): Every day 09:00-23:30
Recorded Music - In & Outdoors (Colchester Zoo): Every day 09:00-23:30
Capacity: 9,999

Licence conditions (3)

All staff shall be trained in relevant age restrictions in respect of products, recognising signs of drunkenness, how to refuse service, and the conditions in force under this licence. 2. Documented records of training completed shall be kept for each member of staff. Training shall be regularly refreshed and at no greater than 12 monthly intervals. Training records must be made available for inspection upon request by a Police officer or an authorised officer of Colchester Borough Council.
An incident log (which may be electronically recorded) shall be kept at the premises for at least six months and made available on request to the Police or an authorised officer of the Licensing Authority. The log must record details of the incident, date, time, the staff who dealt with it, the action taken, the outcome, and whether the emergency services were called. The incident log must record incidents in relation to - all ejections of customers any complaints receivedany incidents of disorderthe date and time of the refused alcohol sale and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service 4. Alcohol supplied in the retail area will be sold in sealed bottles for consumption off the premises
The Challenge 25 scheme must be operated to ensure that any person who appears to be under the age of 25 shall provide documented proof that he/she is over 18 years of age. Proof of age shall only comprise a passport, photo card driving licence, an HM Forces warrant card, or a card bearing the PASS hologram. 6.The premises shall display prominent signage indicating that the Challenge 25 scheme is in operation. 7. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult to enter the zoo grounds.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

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