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Browsing attractions within 8 miles of Mersea Island Holiday Park 
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU (6 miles, 10 km)
tel: 01206 738172
Join Essex Wildlife Trust at Abberton Reservoir and explore their Brambly hedge trail; find Wilfred with his catapult or look at Primrose's pretty bonnet.
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB (6 miles, 10 km)
tel: 01206 822007
2.5 hectares (6 acres) of gravel, water and woodland gardens, a large modern tea room and plant nursery.
Brightlingsea Harbour Boat Trips, Harbour Office, 4 Copperas Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0AP (2 miles, 3 km)
tel: 01206 302200
Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF (8 miles, 13 km)
tel: 01206 500900
The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets, gigs and more.
Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ (8 miles, 12 km)
tel: 01206 282939
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Temple of Claudius. The Castle Museum today reveals many fascinating layers of history to visitors.
East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UE (0 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01206 383868
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.
Bradwell Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7QY (6 miles, 9 km)
tel: 0345 200420
We offer a range of Royal Yacht Association sailing courses, archery and canoeing.
Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SX (1 miles, 2 km)
tel: 0345 200420
Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex, and the wider community.
South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DN (3 miles, 5 km)
tel: 01206 729678
Stunning 200 acre nature reserve situated on the banks of the River Colne. Visitor centre includes gift shop, tearoom, toilets and baby changing facilities.
A spectacular new venue for contemporary visual arts, Firstsite offers a changing programme of exhibitions by international artists, creative events and activities for the whole family, plus talks, films, workshops and more. Entry is free.
Five Lakes Resort, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX (8 miles, 12 km)
tel: 01621 862324
The Spa at Five Lakes Resort is the ideal distraction from the stresses and strains of everyday life and the perfect way to relax and re-energise.
Five Lakes Resort, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX (8 miles, 12 km)
tel: 01621 862426
Five Lakes Resort is home to two of the best golf courses in Essex. The tees and greens are meticulously maintained, and present a challenge to golfers both novice and experienced.
An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, costume and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
Jaywick Martello Tower, The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, Essex, CO15 2LF (5 miles, 8 km)
tel: 01255 822783
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub for the local community & visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks & events.
Leisure World Tennis Centre, Eudo Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7XE (8 miles, 12 km)
tel: 01206 282000
A fantastic tennis centre with 6 floodlit tarmac courts available to play tennis year round via membership or hire by the hour.
Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT (8 miles, 13 km)
tel: 01206 573948
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.
Mersea Island Museum, High Street, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QD (3 miles, 5 km)
tel: 01206 385191
Exhibits of Mersea's social history, natural history, archaeology and fishing industry, including a fisherman's cottage display. Special exhibitions and gift shop.
Discover and interesting 'hands-on' perspective on the local natural environment from the Ice Age right up to today. Explore the garden trail and stag beetle exhibition, free entry.
