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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 town's fantastic local heritage and a unique history, and Colchester's great arts venues provide a thriving programme of events, exhibitions and nightlife.
Head out of the town 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 town centre. Don't forget a trip to Colchester Zoo either to get up close with the animals and discover it's conservation programme.
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The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, putting green and boating lake.
Address
Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
01206 331292Colchester
*Temporarily Closed* 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.
Address
Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Colchester
*Temporarily Closed* Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary visual arts organisation.
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*Temporarily Closed* Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and houses the town's main museum
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Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 822007Colchester
* Temporarily Closed* World renowned gardens planted by the late Beth Chatto to the mantra of 'right plant in the right place'.
Address
Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Abberton
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 for all the family and bird hides. Shop selling gifts, optics and…
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*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, costume and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
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Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets, gigs and more.
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Tiptree Tea Room, Shop & Museum, Wilkin & Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RFTelephone
01621 814524Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester
*Temporarily Closed* Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.
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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.
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Visitor Centre, Turner Road, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Highwoods, 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.
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Bourne Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RTTelephone
01206 549799Colchester
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* National Trust property, the mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features stepped "Dutch" gables. There is a millpond and some of the machinery, including the waterwheel which is intact and working.
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Mersea Island Museum, High Street, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QDTelephone
01206 385191Colchester
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* Exhibits of Mersea's social history, natural history, archaeology and fishing industry, including a fisherman's cottage display. Special exhibitions and gift shop.
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University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQTelephone
01206 873261Colchester
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* Lakeside Theatre is a hidden gem. We present the best in touring fringe theatre performances, home grown performances, music and local groups. Set in parkland with café, lakes, sculptures and ducks. Twitter @lakesidetheatre
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Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTColchester
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…
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).
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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.
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University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQTelephone
01206 873184Wivenhoe Park
*Temporarily Closed* Contemporary Art gallery on the University campus, showing temporary exhibitions and associated events. Parkland with lakes and sculptures.
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South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Fingringhoe
Nature reserve over 200 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitor centre with tea room. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children.
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Park Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SPTelephone
01206 230455Colchester
20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a plantsman's paradise full of unusual plants for all year round colour.
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