Plan Your Visit with Sample Group Itineraries
It's never been easier to plan a group trip to Colchester! Between our cultural and heritage sites, Colchester has something to offer for everyone.
From Colchester Castle to the Zoo, Beth Chatto Gardens to the East Anglian Railway Museum, there's great group deals and fascinating itineraries to take advantage of across the area.
To help take the stress out of your planning and to make the most of your journey to our historic city, we've created a selection of sample itineraries to help inspire your visit. With recommendations for timings, attractions, parking, food and even guided tours, we're certain these will make for a seamless trip.
Keep reading for our sample itineraries!
Historic Colchester and Wilkins of Tiptree
Spend your morning exploring Colchester’s vibrant city centre before heading out into the Essex countryside to Tiptree, home of world-famous jam producers Wilkins and Sons. This itinerary can be accessed here.
Layer Marney Tower and Historic Colchester
Spend the morning at the magnificent Layer Marney Tower, before heading into the vibrant City of Colchester. This itinerary can be accessed here.
Historic Colchester and Beth Chatto Gardens
Colchester is perfect for garden and heritage lovers alike. Spend the morning exploring Colchester’s glorious Castle Park, Colchester Castle and the city centre, before heading off to the Beth Chatto Gardens for the afternoon. A perfect summer trip for groups. This itinerary can be accessed here.
Historic Colchester and Constable Country
A day of contrasts, a morning spent in the vibrant and historic City of Colchester, and an afternoon in the timeless landscapes of Constable Country. This itinerary can be accessed here.