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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, 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 town.
Colchester Town 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 town centre to reconnect with the coast and countryside. Right across the Beautiful Borough, from Constable Country to Mersea Island there are fantastic wild sites just a short distance from the town 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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Mersea Island, CO5 8PATelephone
07791 859624Mersea Island
Boat trips from West Mersea crabbing pontoon all year round.
Address
Chapel Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9DXTelephone
07769945793Wivenhoe
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.
Address
Boxted Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HHTelephone
01787 464280Colchester
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 site which hosts a full programme of exhibitions throughout the year.
Colchester
The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function rooms, still used for their original purpose.
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.
Address
Dedham High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DETelephone
01206 322136Dedham
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.
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Colchester, EssexColchester
The Hythe is a former industrial area to the south of Colchester located on the banks of the River Colne. It was a busy port and shipbuilding area. Today the area is being developed with residential accommodation, shops and restaurants.
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Birch Gallery Tearoom, Fujita, 2 Birch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0NFTelephone
01206 331363Colchester
Art gallery displaying fine detail watercolours by John Harrison, Originals high quailty prints and greeting cards for sale. Tea room providing teas speciality, coffees, lunches, snacks and cream teas. Closed on Mon & Tues.
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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.
Essex
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 how to farm…
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Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Essex, CO5 8UETelephone
01206 302200East Mersea
Seasonal foot ferry connecting Brightlingsea, East Mersea and Point Clear
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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.
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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.
Colchester
Redundant 14th Century church restored by The Churches Conservation Trust. Features include extensive use of recycled Roman brickwork. Tower was partially destroyed during the seige of Colchester in 1648. Interior is unfurnished.
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Rowhedge, Essex, CO5 7HPRowhedge
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
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Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8SXTelephone
01206 385900East Mersea
Producers of fine wines and real ale (cask and conditioned).
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Nottage Institute, Wivenhoe, EssexTelephone
01206 824142Wivenhoe
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
Colchester's only surviving Saxon building which has an arrowhead (triangle arches) doorway in the tower and features re-used Roman bricks.
Address
Green Lane, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5TSTelephone
01206 271136Colchester
** Closed until 2022** 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…
Address
Head Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NHColchester
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.
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