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Cudmore Grove Country Park, Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UEEast Mersea, Colchester
A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster beds, vineyards and great food and drink.This route is uneven in places. The walk around the west side of the island has some paved sections for easy…
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Colchester, Town Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1AATelephone
01206 282920Colchester
A 69 mile cycle trail following in the footsteps of Constable, Munnings and Gainsborough.
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Castle Park, Colchester
A unique art trail for cyclists and walkers along the River Colne.
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Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum, Wilkin & Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RFTelephone
+44 (0)1621 814524Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester
Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.
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Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSColchester
Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the western flank of the Stour valley and offers sweeping views of the landscape favoured by both Gainsborough and Constable. A lovely walk with varied…
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Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EEColchester
12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.
Dedham
Theatrical walking tour of Dedham in the heart of Constable Country with Blue Badge Guides in period costume.
Join John Constable's sister, Martha, and her husband, Nathaniel, (aka Claire and Ian of GuideEast) as they take you around the village…Colchester
Join the Castle Gaolers, Nick and Mary, on this entertaining tour of Colchester - but beware this is the story of Colchester with all the nice bits taken out! It is a tale of death and disease, murder and execution, war and riot, witchcraft and…
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South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
+44 (0)1206 729678Colchester
Nature reserve over 200 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitor centre with tea room. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children.
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Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PGColchester
Explore Colchester, widely regarded as a Cycle Town, where for many years Colchester has celebrated its status as Britain's oldest recorded town- documented since it was the Celticstronghold of Camulodunum. Today it is a place which offers a happy…
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Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
+44 (0)1206 738172Colchester
One of Europe's top Wetland sites, excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.
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21 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre, Colchester, CO1 1BXTelephone
+44 (0)330 223 3333Cowdray Centre
AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park is Colchester’s Home for High-flying FUN! Everyone is invited to join in with inclusive sessions for all ages, as well as a range of birthday party packages on offer with 100% fun and zero stress guaranteed!
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Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
+44 (0)1206 331292Colchester
Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150 species to see across 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, your exploration will provide a full day of ‘edutainment’.
Colchester
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, mini-golf and boating lake.
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174 Turner Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling, playing and relaxing.
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Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
+44 (0)1206 331292Colchester
Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and learn more about them from our Animal Care Team!
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Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1HRTelephone
01206 210374Marks Tey, Colchester
Poplar is proud to have been at the heart of the community for over 80 years. Our roots are firmly established in nursery production and growing, with Eric Cowan founding Poplar Nurseries initially producing plants outside and cucumber and melons…
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Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1HRTelephone
01206 210374Marks Tey, Colchester
Discover delicious local and British food to tantalise your tastebuds at the Poplar Food Hall based on site. Our 3,000sq ft Food Hall serves up a huge variety of locally sourced and homemade delectables to satisfy increased demand from our farm shop…
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Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Colchester
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.
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Lewis Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.
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