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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 city'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 city.
Colchester City 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 city 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 city 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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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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Mersea Island, CO5 8PATelephone
07938 273739Mersea Island
Estuary Rib Tours offer boat trips around Mersea Island and the Blackwater Estuary. Book a 1 hour trip, half day or full day for a fun trip exploring this stretch of the Essex coastline.
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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.
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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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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Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LLTelephone
01206 712999Colchester
Professional concert hall / live music venue offering professional/student concerts, musicals, events and educational workshops. Concert hall capacity is 200, disabled access, licensed bar at selected events.
West Bergholt
St Mary's Church dates from the 14th Century, although it is believed to have Saxon origins. Reused Roman bricks are used in the walls and the North Wall is 1000 years old.
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Barrow Hill Farm, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SLWest Mersea
Mersea Barrow is thought to be a Roman Burial Barrow dating from 100-120 AD.
It was excavated in 1912 and a green glass urn containing remains was found in the barrow
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