Browsing local attractions within 10 miles of Park Cottage

54 Cambie Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5DW, Tel: 01206 752000, Email, www.1stcars.org, (4 miles, 6kms)

4 seater saloons, 6 seater Chrysler Grand Voyagers (disabled access, early booking recommended).

Abberton, Essex, CO5 7LE, Tel: 01206 735366, (6 miles, 10kms)

Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU, Tel: 01206 738172, www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/abberton_reservoir, (8 miles, 13kms)

Conservation centre run by the Essex Wildlife Trust, at a site of international importance for winter wildfowl. Nesting cormorants, common terns and nightingales. Nature trails and bird hides. Shop selling gifts, optics and wildlife books.

Great Wigborough, Essex, CO5 7RZ, Tel: 01621 862960, Email, (10 miles, 16kms)

Abbotts Hall Farm is the head office of Essex Wildlife Trust. It links together over 3,000 acres of wildlife-rich land along a 25 km stretch of the Essex coast.

Monckwick Open Space, School Road, Berechurch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN, Tel: 01206 282332, www.colchester.gov.uk/adizone, (4 miles, 6kms)

The adiZone, designed and developed by adidas, is free to use and is open 365 days a year. It serves local communities across Colchester as a space where young people can meet socially whilst being encouraged to play sports.

Green Lane, Aldham, Colchester, CO6 3RE, Tel: 01206 571070, (8 miles, 14kms)

Church of England parish church in Aldham near Colchester.

Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH, Tel: 01206 282010, Email, www.aqua-springs.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

The ultimate health spa experience. Providing you with a complete environment of rest and relaxation, to soothe, revitalise and transform. Try the range of beauty & relaxation treatments.

University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, Tel: 01206 873184, Email, www.essex.ac.uk/artson5, (3 miles, 4kms)

Contemporary art gallery showing temporary exhibitions and associated events. Parkland with lakes and sculptures.

12a Artillery Street, New Town, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JL, Tel: 01206 861207, Email, www.artillery-street.org.uk, (3 miles, 5kms)

A place of evangelical Christian worship. Our slogan is ‘The Bible - Carefully and clearly explained’. Our church has been here since 1839, and is famous for being the place of the Spiritual conversion of the famous Victorian preacher.

181 Magdalen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JX, Tel: 01206 570533, www.ashianatandoori.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

Smart restaurant, Indian food at its best!

High Street, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HJ, Tel: 01206 323921, www.dedham-assemblyrooms.info/, (4 miles, 6kms)

In the heart of Constable Country, this stylish, elegant and historic building has recently been completely refurbished to provide a unique venue for meetings, weddings, gatherings, and events of many kinds.

Fairground site, Avenue of Rembrance, Colchester, CO3 3LL, Tel: 01206 282920, (4 miles, 7kms)

Avenue of Rembrance Fairground site, is used for traveling Theme Parks, Fairgrounds and Circus activities. Call the Visitor Information Centre for current events taking place on the site.

40 Fingringhoe Road, Langenhoe, Colchester, UK, Tel: 01206 513773, (4 miles, 6kms)

Bahai Faith

342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8LT, Tel: 01206 211588, Email, www.banquet1408.co.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

At the Banquet 1408 Chinese Restaurant you will experience a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere and taste freshly prepared genuine Cantonese and Dim Sum cuisine.

Fields Farm, Fields Farm Road, Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO20JN, Tel: 01206 734173, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Offering lessons for riders of all ages and abilities, Barn Stables specialises in teaching children and beginners. We have a selection of fantastic ponies and horses chosen for their temperament to help everyone develop their skills.

London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1DU, Tel: 01206 210001, Email, www.marksteyhotel.co.uk, (8 miles, 14kms)

Located only 4 miles from Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town, Best Western Marks Tey Hotel is perfect place for you to retreat from stresses of 21st century living.

East Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TZ, Tel: 01206 866677, Email, www.roseandcrowncolchester.co.uk, (3 miles, 5kms)

Originally a 14th Century coaching inn lovingly restored to a modern day hotel with 39 bedrooms, 2 function rooms and a bar.

Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB, Tel: 01206 822007, Email, www.bethchatto.co.uk, (2 miles, 3kms)

2.5 hectares (6 acres) of gravel, water and woodland gardens, a large modern tea room and plant nursery.