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Browsing attractions within 8 miles of Leisure World Highwoods 
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU (7 miles, 11 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.
High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AD (5 miles, 7 km)
tel: 01206 322666
Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The Centre exudes historic charm and is the perfect place to visit, shop and eat.
Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH (1 miles, 2 km)
tel: 01206 282010
The ultimate health spa experience. Providing you with a complete environment of rest and relaxation, to soothe, revitalise and transform. Try the range of beauty & relaxation treatments.
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB (4 miles, 7 km)
tel: 01206 822007
2.5 hectares (6 acres) of gravel, water and woodland gardens, a large modern tea room and plant nursery.
Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF (2 miles, 3 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 (2 miles, 3 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.
Weston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UP (1 miles, 2 km)
tel: 0845 437 9089
Colchester United FC – More than just a football club.
Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL (5 miles, 8 km)
tel: 01206 331292
Colchester Zoo is home to 240 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes! They are proudly 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.
Celebrating the changing role of railways in the Eastern Counties since they arrived in the early 19th Century, through their glory days of the early 20th Century to the disappearances of the Beeching era.
South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DN (6 miles, 10 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.
Park Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SP (3 miles, 5 km)
tel: 01206 230455
20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a plantsman's paradise full of unusual plants for all year round colour.
Tailored tours for groups and Coach Tour Operators covering Essex, London and the East of England. Tour planning and Tour Guide services for Coach Tours, Walking Tours and Theme Tours.
Visitor Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01206 853588
370 acres of woodland, grassland and wetland with path network, including circular walks and easy access trail. Visitor centre and interactive displays, rangers organise a range of activities throughout the year.
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.
21 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre, Colchester, CO1 1BX (1 miles, 2 km)
tel: 01206 911035
Jump Street trampoline parks offer jump sessions in Essex, suitable for both adults & children. Jump Street is based both in Colchester & in Chelmsford, also offering adult fitness classes, toddler sessions, special needs support sessions.
Le Talbooth, Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HP (4 miles, 6 km)
tel: 01206 323150
Leisure World Colchester, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH (1 miles, 2 km)
tel: 01206 282000
Leisure World Colchester is one of East Anglia's largest sports, leisure, recreation and entertainment venues and offers year round fun for all the family. The leisure pool includes outside river rapids ride, water cannons and flumes.
