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Number of results: 142

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  1. Address

    Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

    Telephone

    01206 331292

    Colchester

    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.

  2. Address

    Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713700

    Colchester

    Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary art gallery.

  3. Address

    Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT

    Telephone

    01206 573948

    Colchester

    A highly respected regional theatre, home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Company, staging a broad mix of classic plays and new writing as well as working extensively within the local community.

  4. Address

    Starting point: The Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Colchester

    'Walking the walls' is a great way to explore Colchester's history. This circular walk takes you around Colchester's famous town wall.

  5. Address

    High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Colchester

    The Ancient Colchester App developed by Colchester & Ipswich Museums allows you to wander around Colchester Town Centre on a Heritage Trail and bring historic sites to life.

    The Ancient Colchester is available to Download on iOS and Android.

  6. Address

    Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB

    Telephone

    01206 822007

    Colchester

    World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'. Planted by the late Beth Chatto

  7. Address

    Colchester, Essex

    Colchester

    The Colchester Orbital  is a 15 mile picturesque walk and cycle route, which follows existing public rights of way, taking advantage of and connecting some of the loveliest green spaces, cycle paths and off-road pathway networks. As the name…

  8. Address

    High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

    Telephone

    01206 282962

    Colchester

    The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, putting green and boating lake.

  9. Address

    St Osyth Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AS

    Alresford

    Wyvernwood is an immersive story-led experience near Colchester, Essex, for families with children aged 2-12.
    Come and join in with the magic at Wyvernwood

  10. Address

    Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    Colchester

    Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and houses the town's main museum

  11. Address

    Wivenhoe

    Wivenhoe

    Follow our downloadable map along the The Wivenhoe Trail from Colchester town centre to the riverside town of Wivenhoe.

  12. Address

    Starting point: Hollytrees House, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Colchester

    Take a walk through history, exploring key sites from the Siege of Colchester in 1648 and the scars that can still be seen today.

  13. Address

    Starting point: Hollytrees House, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Colchester

    Take a walk through the backstreets, lanes and alleys of Colchester to discover its secrets and hidden gems, as well as a selection of familiar sites that conceal unusual stories within their walls.

  14. Address

    Northern Gateway, Off of Junction 28 of the A12, Colchester, Essex

    Colchester

    A 76-acre sport and leisure facility providing indoor and outdoor facilities.

  15. Address

    Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DF

    Colchester

    Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian viaduct, with its 32 arches and total length of 346 metres, is thought to be the second largest brick built structure in England.

  16. Address

    Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SX

    Telephone

    07904196238

    East Mersea

    A family friendly lake offering water sports activities for all ages and abilities, including paddle boarding, kayaking and sailing.

  17. Address

    Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7AT

    Telephone

    01206 366000

    Colchester

    The Headgate is a very adaptable multi-purpose building with a variety of attractive spaces. It has excellent facilities and total access for the disabled.

  18. Address

    Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF

    Telephone

    01206 500900

    Colchester

    The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets, gigs and more.

  19. Address

    Off Aldcar Road, Copford Green, CO6 1DG

    Telephone

    01206 211494

    Copford Green

    Celebrated 12th century apsidal church with magnificent colour medieval wall paintings, showing a strong Byzantine influence in content and design as well as technical excellence and lavishness of execution.

  20. Address

    Tiptree, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0PT

    Telephone

    01206 282739

    Tiptree

    Tiptree Heath boasts magnificent heathers, ponds, trails and open space to enjoy.

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