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  1. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1238 reviews1238 reviews

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 822007

    Elmstead Market, Colchester

    Covering 6 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman Beth Chatto.

    Add Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens to your Itinerary

  2. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1320 reviews1320 reviews

    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, mini-golf and boating lake.

    Add Colchester Castle Park to your Itinerary

  3. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 298 reviews298 reviews

    Address

    Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 383868

    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.

    Add Cudmore Grove Country Park to your Itinerary

  4. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1253 reviews1253 reviews

    Address

    Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    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.

    Add Colchester Castle Museum to your Itinerary

  5. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 214 reviews214 reviews

    Address

    Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282940

    Colchester

    Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.

    Add Hollytrees Museum to your Itinerary

  6. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 138 reviews138 reviews

    Address

    High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DN

    Telephone

    01206 282941

    Colchester

    Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment from the Ice Age right up to today in this much-loved family-friendly museum.

    Add Natural History Museum to your Itinerary

  7. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 282 reviews282 reviews

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 713 700

    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.

    Add Firstsite to your Itinerary

  8. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 282 reviews282 reviews

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 713 700

    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.

    Add Firstsite Cinema to your Itinerary

  9. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 268 reviews268 reviews

    Address

    Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 242524

    Wakes Colne, Colchester

    For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back in time. The site covers over 10 acres, you can explore our Victorian station, goods shed and signal boxes to see how passengers and freight have been…

    Add East Anglian Railway Museum to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1ED

    Colchester

    This 5 mile walk offers sweeping views across the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River before passing underneath Chapel viaduct.

    Add Marks Tey to Chappel with Essex and South Suffolk Railway to your Itinerary

  11. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 250 reviews250 reviews

    Address

    174 Turner Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR

    Telephone

    01206 853588

    Colchester

    High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling, playing and relaxing.

    Add Highwoods Country Park to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Lewis Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Colchester

    A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.

    Add Wivenhoe Trail from Colchester to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Station Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJ

    Colchester

    Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe Station in Colchester. A fairly flat route with many seats along the way. Footbridge to cross at Wivenhoe station if you come from the Colchester…

    Add Wivenhoe Trail from  Wivenhoe Station to Colchester to your Itinerary

  14. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 366 reviews366 reviews

    Address

    21 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre, Colchester, CO1 1BX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 223 3333

    Cowdray Centre

    AirHop trampoline parks offer jump sessions in Essex, suitable for both adults & children. AirHop is based both in Colchester & in Chelmsford, also offering adult fitness classes, toddler sessions, special needs support sessions.

    AirHop Colchester…

    Add AirHop Trampoline Park Colchester to your Itinerary

  15. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 92 reviews92 reviews

    Address

    JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UP

    Telephone

    01206 755100

    Colchester

    JobServe Community Stadium, which is situated to the north of Colchester is home to Colchester United FC and hosts various comedy and tribute events throughout the year. Available for conferencing, wedding receptions and private parties.

    Add Colchester United Football Stadium to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Wryneck Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XH

    Colchester

    Explore this fantastic country park near the centre of Colchester. A short walk from Colchester North Railway Station.

    Add Highwoods Country Park to your Itinerary

  17. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 421 reviews421 reviews

    Address

    High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 322666

    Dedham

    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.

    Add Dedham Art and Craft Centre to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EZ

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Colchester

    15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)

    Add St John's Abbey Gate to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Southway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3BU

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Colchester

    Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station just off the Maldon Road roundabout is probably the earliest known Christian church in Britain.

    Add Roman Church to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PJ

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Colchester

    This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.

    Add Dutch Quarter to your Itinerary

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