Things to do in Colchester

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  Visit places around Colchester


Local Attractions       Museums       Parks & Open spaces      

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Colchester Castle And Museum
History of Colchester Castle. ☎
Less than a mile



Bourne Mill
National Trust - Unusual building built as a fishing lodge in 1591.
Less than a mile



First Site
Stunning contemporary art gallery. ☎
Less than a mile

Bourne Mill
National Trust site.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Colchester Zoo
A great family day out.  www  ☎
3.3 miles
Natural History Museum
The place to go for information on your local wildlife.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Parks And Open Spaces In Colchester
Details of all parks and open spaces in Colchester.  www 
Less than a mile
Highwoods Country Park
One of Colchester's most beautiful locations.  www  ☎
1.2 miles

  

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  Eat & Drink in Colchester


Restaurants      

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Ask
Authentic Italian food. ☎
Less than a mile

Sloppy Joe's
Cafes & Restaurants. ☎
Less than a mile
Pizza Hut Restaurant
Cafes & Restaurants. ☎
Less than a mile
Pizza Express
Popular pizza restaurant.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Prezzo
Popular Italian restaurant.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
La Tasca
Spanish Restaurant.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Nando's
Portuguese, flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken restaurant.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
The Lemon Tree
Cafes & Restaurants. ☎
Less than a mile

  


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  Watch, Listen & Nights out in Colchester


Cinema       Theatre, Ballet & Opera       Nightclubs       Live Music & Concerts      



Colchester Arts Centre
Rock and folk gigs, club nights, comedy, world music, jazz, drama, kids theatre and workshops. ☎
Less than a mile

Odeon Cinema
Multi-screen cinema.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
The Mercury Theatre
Popular theatre. Full listings available.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Liquid
Multi-award winning nightclub.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
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  Sports & Leisure in Colchester


Fitness & Leisure centres       Water sports       Walks & Cycle rides       Dance       Special Interest      

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Fitness First
Friendly gym and fitness centre. ☎
Less than a mile

Colchester Leisure World
Wide range of sporting and leisure activities.  www 
Less than a mile
LA Fitness
Health and fitness club.  www 
Less than a mile
Bannatyne
State of the art health and fitness club.  www  ☎
1.6 miles
Gym4u
Colchester's premier gym and fitness centre.  www  ☎
2.4 miles
Essex School Of Diving
Learn to scuba dive.  www  ☎
4.6 miles
Brightlingsea Open Air Pool
Popular summer destination.  www  ☎
4.8 miles
Blue Badge Guides
Guided walking tours.  www  ☎
Less than a mile

  


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  Kids in Colchester


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Go Bananas
Indoor adventure play. ☎
Less than a mile

Adventureland
Colchester's premier indoor play centre for under 9's.  www  ☎
✓ Suggested by Sharma Gaskill, Colchester
Less than a mile
Highwoods Country Park
One of Colchester's most beautiful locations.  www  ☎
1.2 miles
Natural History Museum
The place to go for information on your local wildlife.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Odeon Cinema
Multi-screen cinema.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Dance Colchester
Variety of dance classes for all ages and abilities.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Colchester Leisure World
Wide range of sporting and leisure activities.  www 
Less than a mile
Valentine School Of Dance
Variety of dance classes for all ages and abilities.  www  ☎
Less than a mile

  

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Where to stay in Colchester

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Did you know...

  • As the oldest recorded Roman town in Britain, Colchester claims to be the oldest town in Britain.
  • Colchester Castle was built by the Normans in the 1070s, and is the largest keep ever built by the French invaders.
  • Colchester is reputed to be the home of three of the best known English nursery rhymes: 'Old King Cole', 'Humpty Dumpty' and 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'.

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: 1 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PG

Famous for...

Oldest town in Britain and Colchester Castle

Annual events in Colchester