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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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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
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
Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EETelephone
01206 572641Essex
The first St Botolph's Church was built where the ruins of St Botolph's Priory Church now stand.
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.
Address
Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PNColchester
A Grade II listed Church dating from the 14th Century, St Leonards bears traces of the Civil War and has some notable historic and artistic features.
Address
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LLTelephone
01206 712999Colchester
Professional concert hall / live music venue offering professional/student concerts, musicals, events and educational workshops. Concert hall capacity is 200, disabled access, licensed bar at selected events.
Address
Barrow Hill Farm, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SLWest Mersea
Mersea Barrow is thought to be a Roman Burial Barrow dating from 100-120 AD.
It was excavated in 1912 and a green glass urn containing remains was found in the barrow
West Bergholt
St Mary's Church dates from the 14th Century, although it is believed to have Saxon origins. Reused Roman bricks are used in the walls and the North Wall is 1000 years old.
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