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Colchester is full of fantastic visitor attractions waiting to be discovered. History buffs can explore Roman ruins, Medieval buildings, and Civil War destruction by taking advantage of the city's fantastic local heritage and a unique history, whilst Colchester's great arts venues provide a thriving programme of events, exhibitions and nightlife to keep you entertained and engaged during your stay in city.
Colchester City Centre's most popular attractions include Colchester Castle Museum, Firstsite Art Gallery and the picturesque Castle Park, but you'll find plenty more to discover, from smaller museums to Roman ruins via unique shopping opprtunities, quirky eateries and pop-up performances.
Head out of the city centre to reconnect with the coast and countryside. From Constable Country to Mersea Island there are fantastic wild sites just a short distance from the city centre. Beth Chatto Gardens attracts visitors and gardening enthusiasts from across the country, and be sure not to forget a trip to Colchester Zoo to get up close with the animals and discover it's conservation programme!
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Colchester
The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function rooms, still used for their original purpose.
Address
Dead Lane Ardleigh, Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7PFTelephone
01206 231593Colchester
Our stunning vineyard is open Wednesday - Sunday to explore. Stroll through the vines on the Vineyard Trail and spot the wildlife on Ardleigh Reservoir or just relax and take in the view on the terrace with a glass of wine.
Address
Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8SXTelephone
01206 385900East Mersea
Producers of fine wines and real ale (cask and conditioned).
Colchester
Colchester's only surviving Saxon building which has an arrowhead (triangle arches) doorway in the tower and features re-used Roman bricks.
Address
Green Lane, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5TSTelephone
01206 271136Colchester
Dedham Vale Vineyard is set in 40 acres of vines, woods and pasture on the edge of the Dedham Vale, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Sample the wines and wander through the vines as you enjoy this glorious part of North Essex.
Address
Colchester War Memorial, High Street, Cowdray Crescent, colchester, Essex, CO1 1THTelephone
07852121263Cowdray Crescent, colchester
A regular Friday night Ghost Tour, led by Colchester History Tours
Address
Rowhedge, Essex, CO5 7HPRowhedge
Rowhedge is a small village located 3 miles to the south east of Colchester.
Nestled on the banks of the River Colne, Rowhedge was once a busy port and hub for shipbuilding
Colchester
Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station just off the Maldon Road roundabout is probably the earliest known Christian church in Britain.
Address
Colchester War Memorial, Castle Park, High Street Cowdrey Crescent,, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1THTelephone
07852 121263High Street Cowdrey Crescent,, Colchester
Join a regular Sunday afternoon Roman Colchester Walking Tour hosted by Colchester History Tours
Essex
A 700 acre coastal farm and the head office of Essex Wildlife Trust situated on the Blackwater Estuary. Visitors can see the success of the coastal realignment project and enjoy a fantastic, wildlife packed walk. An exemplar of how to farm…
Address
Roman House, 19 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PHTelephone
01233 555644Colchester
Curzon Colchester is an independent arthouse cinema wih three screens, showing the best of quality mainstream including family films, independent gems and events. Two cafe bars and a roof terrace.
Address
Dedham High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DETelephone
01206 322136Dedham
The church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin in 1492 when the present building was begun, is not the first church to have been built upon this site.
Address
Peartree Retail Park, Moss Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0LETelephone
01206 561032Stanway, Colchester
Jungle Adventure is a multi award winning (15 times) family run soft play adventure centre located in Stanway, Colchester. We have been established for 8 years and are the parents preferred choice of play centre for so many reasons. From the moment…
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Birch Gallery Tearoom, Fujita, 2 Birch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0NFTelephone
01206 331363Colchester
Art gallery displaying fine detail watercolours by John Harrison, Originals high quailty prints and greeting cards for sale. Tea room providing teas speciality, coffees, lunches, snacks and cream teas. Closed on Mon & Tues.
Address
9-10 Mason Road, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1BXTelephone
01206 761762Colchester
Go Bananas Play Centre, soft play with Tiny Town for the under 5's, a 3 storey Aztec Adventure frame for those aged 5-12yrs and also a 6m Climbing Wall.
Address
Mersea Island, CO5 8PATelephone
07938 273739Mersea Island
Estuary Rib Tours offer boat trips around Mersea Island and the Blackwater Estuary. Book a 1 hour trip, half day or full day for a fun trip exploring this stretch of the Essex coastline.
Address
Salary Brook, off Avon Way, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YRTelephone
01206 853588Greenstead, Colchester
A local nature reserve on the edge of Greenstead and Longbridge with open aspect to farmland.
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Mersea Island, CO5 8PATelephone
07791 859624Mersea Island
Boat trips from West Mersea crabbing pontoon all year round.
Address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQTelephone
01206 873184Wivenhoe Park
Contemporary Art gallery on the University campus, showing temporary exhibitions and associated events. Parkland with lakes and sculptures.
Address
Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Essex, CO5 8UETelephone
01206 302200East Mersea
Seasonal foot ferry connecting Brightlingsea, East Mersea and Point Clear. Take a trip on the ferry and explore the local area.
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