Things to do in Colchester and Essex
Enjoy some Colchester accommodation and enjoy the delights of the surrounding area. Here are some places of interest within a short drive of Colchester:
- Castle Muesum - 3 miles
- Colchester Zoo- 9 miles
- Layer Marney Tower - 10 miles
- Highwoods Country Park- 2 miles
- Flatford Mill - 8 miles
- Mercury Theatre - 3 miles
Houses to Visit / Museums
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COLCHESTER MUSEUMS
www.colchestermuseums.org.uk |
Date: Throughout the year, check for closed dates
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01206 282939 |
LAYER MARNEY TOWER, Nr Colchester
www.layermarneytower.co.uk |
Date: 1 April - 30 September 2012, closed Fridays and Saturdays during open dates. Open Sunday to Wednesday, and in July and August, open Sunday to Thursday.
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01206 330784 |
Outdoor Attractions
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COLCHESTER ZOO
www.colchester-zoo.co.uk/ |
Date: Every day except 25 December
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01206 331292 |
Special Events