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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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COLCHESTER
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* Charter Hall is one of Colchester's premier venues, hosting a huge range of year-round entertainment, from live music, top touring stand-up comedy, indoor sporting events, food and drink festivals and vintage fayres.
Essex
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* 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…
Wivenhoe
A newly opened art gallery, located in the heart of Wivenhoe. Hosting regularly changing exhibitions of local artists of 2D and 3D, alongside Pru Green's own pottery workshop is a ceramic room of her pots and others with jewellery.
Colchester
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* 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…
Stanway, Colchester
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* 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…
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.
Colchester
The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function rooms, still used for their original purpose.
Dedham
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED EXCEPT FOR SERVICES* 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.
Mersea Island
Boat trips from West Mersea crabbing pontoon all year round.
Colchester
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.
Colchester
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* Childsplay Adventureland is the premier indoor play facility for under 11's (maximum height 4' 5"). We have special areas for babies, toddlers and youngsters as well as a pleasant atmosphere for parents.
Nr Colchester
*BACK OPEN FROM 26th JULY* Boxted Airfield Museum. The most important US fighter base in the UK in WW2.
Wivenhoe
A registered charity specialising in teaching RYA Shorebased Courses and other unique nautical courses. The Nottage also houses a maritime museum with a collection of paintings, photographs and models.
Colchester
We are a dynamic group of over 30 professional artists working from our studios in disused farm buildings on the rural outskirts of Colchester. We have a gallery on sight that hosts a full programme of exhibitions throughout the year.
Rowhedge
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
East Mersea
Producers of fine wines and real ale (cask and conditioned).
Colchester
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* The ODEON Cinema in Colchester is a fully digital eight screen cinema showing RealD and 3D films. It includes a large Costa Coffee shop and a Ben and Jerry's ice cream parlour.
Essex
The first St Botolph's Church was built where the ruins of St Botolph's Priory Church now stand.
Greenstead, Colchester
A local nature reserve on the edge of Greenstead and Longbridge with open aspect to farmland.
Colchester
Colchester's only surviving Saxon building which has an arrowhead (triangle arches) doorway in the tower and features re-used Roman bricks.
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