Essex Essentials
Essex Essentials is a one-stop shop to help you make your time at university hassle free. You can purchase kitchen, bedding, and electrical packs before you arrive. The collection point is the Event Essex office on Square 2.
Arriving in October 2026 or in January 2027?
For Colchester students: Order by 5pm on Thursday 8 October 2026 or Thursday 7 January 2027 and we will arrange free delivery to your accommodation.
Any orders placed on the webshop after the cut-off dates will be collection only from the Event Essex office located in 4.402 on Square 2.
Please make sure you book early to avoid disappointment as stock can run low during peak arrival periods.
If you have booked a premium room, please order the double bedding pack. If you are not sure what pack to order for your room, please contact us and we can check for you.
Any questions? If you've checked our FAQs page and can't find your answer there, you can contact us via email or the telephone number below. (Monitored between 10am – 4pm, Monday to Friday).