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COVID-19

Planning on visiting Colchester? The majority of the content on this website was written in a pre COVID-19 world and reflects a time without restrictions and precautions in place to stop the spread of Coronavirus. As everyone works hard to get back to a similar position we will endeavour to update the site as necessary, but for now we would always recommend double checking with attractions before visiting for any additional measures in place that may affect your visit, or you can get in touch with us directly to query any information on the site.

Colchester remains open for visitors however and a list of attractions that are fully open (with some precautions or restrictions) can be found below. The town centre is recovering with social distancing measure in place and many of the biggest tourist attractions have re-opened and adjusted their offer as necessary, although some smaller attractions remain temporarily closed.

Food and Drink outlets, pubs, and accomodation are also beginning to re-open or adjust their offers in line with government guidelines.

Many events scheduled for the summer have had to be cancelled or postponed, however at the time of writing several Colchester venues are hoping to host events from September onwards. Please do check with the venue directly before making a trip to any of these events.

Guided walking tours have also been temporarily suspended, with October set as a provisional date to resume these. As with all suspensions and cancellations this will be reviewed as more information becomes available.

Of course, the beautiful borough of Colchester also offers fantastic outdoor spaces for socially distanced walks and activities, picnics and spectacular scenery, and with many indoor attractions limited in their opening this summer it is perhaps a better time than ever to explore the great outdoors.

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Chappel Viaduct

Address

Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DF

Colchester

Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian viaduct, with its 32 arches and total length of 346 metres, is thought to be the second largest brick built structure in England.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
Gosbecks Archaeological Park

Address

Maldon Road, Colchester, CO3 4RN

Telephone
01206 282931

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

The Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country. Enjoy a walk and discover the highlights of the site with the interpretation boards around the Park.
Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum

Address

Marks Hall, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

Telephone
01376 563796

enquiries@markshall.org.uk

Coggeshall

A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic landscape provides interest and enjoyment throughout the year at Marks Hall.
Salary Brook Local Nature Reserve

Address

Salary Brook, off Avon Way, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YR

Telephone
01206 853588

countryside@colchester.gov.uk

Greenstead, Colchester

A local nature reserve on the edge of Greenstead and Longbridge with open aspect to farmland.
High Woods Country Park

Address

Visitor Centre, Turner Road, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR

Telephone
01206 853588

countryside.team@colchester.gov.uk

Highwoods, Colchester

370 acres of woodland, grassland and wetland with path network, including circular walks and easy access trail. Visitor centre and interactive displays, rangers organise a range of activities throughout the year.
Flatford: Bridge Cottage

Address

Flatford: Bridge Cottage, Flatford, East Bergholt, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk, CO7 6UL

Telephone
01206 298260

flatfordbridgecottage@nationaltrust.org.uk

East Bergholt, Nr Ipswich

A delightful 16th century cottage just minutes from Flatford Mill. Why not visit our Constable exhibition then sit by the river and enjoy a freshly baked cake at the National Trust tea room and find a gift in our shop.
Cudmore Grove Country Park

Address

East Mersea, East Mersea, Essex, CO5 8UE

Telephone
01206 383868

country.parks@essex.gov.uk

East Mersea

Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea Island. The park includes a sandy beach and open grassland, perfect for picnics and great views.
Castle Park

Address

High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

Telephone
01206 282962

parks@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, putting green and boating lake.
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens

Address

Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB

Telephone
01206 822007

info@bethchatto.co.uk

Colchester

World renowned gardens planted by the late Beth Chatto to the mantra of 'right plant in the right place'.
Colchester Zoo

Address

Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

Telephone
01206 331292

enquiries@colchesterzoo.org

Colchester

Colchester Zoo is home to 240 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes! Listed as the 11th best zoo around the world and in the top 2 zoos in the UK as part of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Attractions.
St Botolph's Priory, Colchester

Address

St Botolphs Prioy, Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QA

Telephone
01206 282931

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Colchester

The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the Anglo-Saxon minster community of Colchester. Only the ruined remains of the nave survive today, under the care of English Heritage.
Roman Wall

Address

Balkerne Passage, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3AA

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
Hilly Fields

Address

Sussex Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QJ

Telephone
01206 282739

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Hilly Fields offers an interesting mix of woodland, undulating paths and fantastic views.
St John's Abbey Gate

Address

Essex, CO2 7EZ

Telephone
01206 282920

eastanglia@soldierscharity.org

Dating from the 15th century this fine flint flushwork gatehouse just off St John's Green has a vaulted interior. It was the entrance to St John's Abbey precinct (demolished during the 16th century Reformation).
Roman Theatre

Address

Maidenburgh Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TT

Telephone
01206 282931

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

The theatre mentioned in Tacitus' account of the Boudican attack on Colchester was probably on the same site as the later theatre excavated in Maidenburgh Street in 1981-2.
Dutch Quarter

Address

High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PJ

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Located just north of the High Street and includes: Maidenburgh Street, West Stockwell Street, East Stockwell Street, Stockwell Street, St Helen's Lane, Northgate Street and Nunn's Road.
Jumbo Water Tower

Address

Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT

Colchester

Jumbo Water Tower was built in 1883 and once provided clean water to Colchester Town Centre. Today it stands empty and is no longer open to the public, but it still a great source of civic pride to local residents. Named after London Zoo's Jumbo…
Roman Church

Address

Southway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3BU

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

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.