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Cudmore Grove Country Park
Colchester
Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea Island. The park includes a sandy beach and open grassland, perfect for picnics and great views.
Colchester Castle Museum
Colchester
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius. The Castle Museum today reveals many fascinating layers of history to visitors.
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens
Elmstead Market, Colchester
Covering 6 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman Beth Chatto.
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe House is a beautiful 18th Century four-star hotel, near to the pretty quayside village of Wivenhoe, and minutes from Britain’s oldest recorded town, Colchester.
Hollytrees Museum
Colchester
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
Greyfriars Hotel
Colchester
Located in Colchester's historic cultural quarter, Greyfriars is an exquisite, Michelin recommended 4* luxury hotel with superb restaurant, afternoon tea parlour, terrace and lounge bars.
Firstsite
Colchester
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently – experience the very best art and culture from around the world that inspires, empowers and opens your mind.
Brightlingsea Boat Trips
Brightlingsea, Colchester
From April 1st to 22nd September Brightlingsea Harbour runs a daily foot ferry service to Mersea Island and Point Clear. On certain dates a pub lunch river cruise along the River Colne to Wivenhoe plus harbour tours .
Itinerary Distances
| From | To | Distance * (imperial) |
|---|---|---|
| West Mersea Oyster Bar (51.77478,0.90514) | Mersea Island Vineyard (51.78298,0.95467) | 5.11 |
| Mersea Island Vineyard (51.78298,0.95467) | Cudmore Grove Country Park (51.79268,0.99302) | 4.13 |
| Cudmore Grove Country Park (51.79268,0.99302) | Colchester Castle Museum (51.89052,0.903) | 18.14 |
| Colchester Castle Museum (51.89052,0.903) | Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens (51.87449,1.00388) | 10.37 |
| Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens (51.87449,1.00388) | Wivenhoe House Hotel (51.87858,0.95169) | 5.24 |
| Wivenhoe House Hotel (51.87858,0.95169) | Hollytrees Museum (51.89005,0.90442) | 5.05 |
| Hollytrees Museum (51.89005,0.90442) | The Company Shed (51.77987,0.89937) | 17.77 |
| The Company Shed (51.77987,0.89937) | Greyfriars Hotel (51.89005,0.90629) | 17.78 |
| Greyfriars Hotel (51.89005,0.90629) | Firstsite (51.88898,0.90536) | 0.2 |
| Firstsite (51.88898,0.90536) | Brightlingsea Boat Trips (51.80598,1.02436) | 17.88 |
| Total Distance * | 101.67 km | |
| Estimated Journey Time | 2.03 hours | |
* Approximate distance by road
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