There's a lot visitors like about Colchester, especially its bars and historical sites. Take in the local culture of Colchester at Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre. While you're here, stop by Colchester Town Hall and Colchester Castle Park.
Inns in Colchester
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- Brook Red Lion Hotel — 3-star hotel in Colchester. Guest rating: 7.0/10 — Good.
- The WoolPack Inn — 3-star hotel in Colchester. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
- The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns — 4-star hotel in Clacton-on-Sea. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
- The Bull Inn — 3-star hotel in Woodbridge. Guest rating: 10/10 — Exceptional.
- The Dog Inn — 3-star hotel in Halstead. Guest rating: 8.2/10 — Very Good.
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The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
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Top neighborhoods in Colchester
Dutch Quarter
The Dutch Quarter neighborhood is loved for its restaurants and castle, and has lots of things to do and see including firstsite.
Top landmarks in Colchester
Colchester Castle Park
9.0/10 (164 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Colchester Castle Park in the heart of Colchester. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Beth Chatto Garden and High Woods Country Park, both nearby.
Colchester Zoo
9.2/10 (85 reviews)
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Colchester Zoo, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Colchester. If you have fun at Colchester Zoo, you'll love Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming, both located nearby.
Flatford Mill
9.4/10 (15 reviews)
You might want to get your camera out and head to Flatford Mill— just one of the landmarks located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central East Bergholt.
Beth Chatto Garden
9.2/10 (9 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? Beth Chatto Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Elmstead Market. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Colchester Castle Park and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh, both nearby.
Layer Marney Tower
9.2/10 (15 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Layer Marney Tower— just one of the monuments in central Layer Marney.
Colchester Town Hall
8.6/10 (55 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Colchester Town Hall— just one of the monuments in central Colchester.
Mercury Theatre
8.8/10 (9 reviews)
If you’re after a show while in the center of Colchester, you might want to get tickets at Mercury Theatre. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre are both a short walk away.
Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
8.4/10 (6 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum should make your list of places to visit, located 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from central Coggeshall. If you like Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum, you'll love Great Notley Country Park and Colchester Castle Park, both just a short drive away.
Learn more about Colchester
Notable for its castle, Colchester features attractions such as Colchester Town Hall and Colchester Castle Museum. Visitors to this historical city speak highly of the bars whereas sights include Mercury Theatre and Colchester Castle Park.
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