A SHOPPING centre will host live DJs and special events at its improved drinks terrace this summer.

Launching on Friday, the Lion Walk Summer Drinks Terrace boasts a fully-licensed bar, summer drinks menu, deck chairs and bean bags within its secret garden setting.

To mark the venue reopening this year, Friday will see DJ Edstar perform for visitors, whilst the following night Paul Hutchinson and Mistershed will take to the decks.

On Sunday a special event is being held to mark 100 years of the Royal British Legion.

Celeb Sam Fox will be the special guest, with all proceeds raised going towards the Poppy Appeal.

Gazette: Lion Walk in Colchester relaunching Summer Drinks Terrace on FridayLion Walk in Colchester relaunching Summer Drinks Terrace on Friday

Martin Leatherdale, centre manager of Lion Walk, said: "Following the huge success of the Lion Walk Secret Garden I am incredibly proud to launch our Summer Drinks Terrace this Friday and Saturday.

"In what has been a turbulent year for everyone, especially the music industry, it is wonderful to be able to provide this beautiful setting for artists and the community this summer.

"This is a first for Colchester town centre and building on previous successes promises to deliver the best ever summer tropical, chilled, festival, style offer for our amazing town.

“Friday and Saturdays launch will see live outdoor performances from Colchester’s very own house DJ’s Edstar and Paul Hutchinson – these award winning artists have incredible talent and have performed globally throughout their careers in places such as Miami, Ibiza, Italy, Madrid, Barcelona, London, Amsterdam, New Zealand, and numerous clubs and bars around the UK.

“We are also super excited to support the incredible work of our local charity partners – including the Royal British Legion with special guest Sam Fox, local singing artist Sarah Louise, and the Royal British Legion Bikers on Sunday."

Gazette: Lion Walk in Colchester relaunching Summer Drinks Terrace on FridayLion Walk in Colchester relaunching Summer Drinks Terrace on Friday

Read more:

Events will take place in line with Covid guidance and drinks are also on offer during the day each day of the week.

Eddie Saliu, or DJ Edstar, said: "The pandemic has hit us hard in one way or another, but the world is starting to spin again after what feels an age.

"I’m ecstatic and honoured to be involved with this exciting new series of music events at the Summer Drinks Terrace.”

Gazette: Lion Walk in Colchester relaunching Summer Drinks Terrace on FridayLion Walk in Colchester relaunching Summer Drinks Terrace on Friday

DJs will perform at the Summer Drinks Terrace between 7pm and 11pm each Friday and Saturday.

The Royal British Legion event takes place from 12.30pm to 4.30pm on Sunday.

Visit www.summerdrinksterrace.com or www.lionwalkshopping.com.