Colchester


Colchester


If variety’s the spice of life, Colchester’s the place to savour it! Colchester is different: 2000 years of history snuggles up to 21st-century culture making the place burst with all sorts of everything you need for a short or long stay. They have: art, from cutting-edge contemporary galleries to Constable, Munnings and more; shopper’s heaven in lanes of little specialist shops and big name stores and cuisine to suit all tastes, occasions and pockets, making Colchester a magnet for food lovers! There’s also internationally important historical treasures located in award-winning museums and outside in streets and lanes. At night discover clubs, theatres, music and open-air vibes. View lush landscapes in our Victorian Castle Park and take time out to breathe in sweeping views of nearby coast and countryside. All this and ideally placed to explore the East of England too. Why not experience Colchester and spice up your life! Source: Visit Britain

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Colchester Attractions

Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Address: Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1TJ Tel: +44 (0)1206 282939 Fax: +44 (0)1206 282925 Spectacular displays of Colchester's early history including the destruction of Colchester at the hands of Boudica and the Iceni. Roman Colchester galleries feature many hands-on exhibits of appeal to children and adults alike. Look out for the imaginative holiday events programme. Displays about medieval and Norman Colchester plus an imaginative interpretation of castle prisons. There is also a display about the siege of Colchester during the English Civil War. Tymperleys Clock Museum Museum, Colchester Address: Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JN Tel: +44 (0)1206 282931 Fax: +44 (0)1206 282925 A fine collection of Colchester-made clocks from the Mason collection, displayed in a 15th Century timber-framed house which Bernard Mason restored and presented to the town. Colchester Zoo Animal Collection, Stanway Address: Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0SL Tel: +44 (0)1206 331292 Fax: +44 (0)1206 331392 Website: http://www.colchester-zoo.com Over 250 species of animal set in 60 acres of parkland. Daily presentations include feeding elephants, giraffes, snake handling and more. There is also a children's pet area, 4 play areas, Kalahari Capers soft play complex, Road Train and children's train ride. Enclosures include Penguin Shores, Wilds of Asia, Lion Rock, Spirit of Africa, Kingdom of the Wild, Playa Patagonia and more. There is a self-service restaurant, snacks, ice-cream, and gift shop. The zoo has also recently been awarded 'Large Visitor Attraction of the Year'.

Colchester Accommodation

Bay Trees B&B Bay Trees 3 Stanley Avenue Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0ND England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 30.00 GBP Tel: 01206 762676 Bay Trees is a large, comfortable chalet style bungalow, in a quiet Avenue in the Cinque Port of Brightlingsea in Essex, and whether you are coming to Brightlingsea for business or pleasure Bay Trees is ideally situated for easy access to all amenities. There are three rooms available, a single and a double on the ground floor and a twin/family ensuite on the upper floor. Parking is available to the side of the property. Secure area for wet gear and bikes available also. We are cyclist, walker, sailor, and birdwatcher friendly. Brightlingsea is convenient for travel to and from Harwich Port. Globe Hotel Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 30.00 GBP Tel: 01206 768748 Marks Tey Hotel London Road Marks Tey Colchester Essex CO6 1DU England Hotel Price Single From : 47.00 GBP TEL: 0120 6210001 Services and facilities of a high standard are combined with a respect for traditional values of comfort & care to provide guests with a memorable visit. The beautiful scenes of Constable Country, including Flatford Mill & Dedham are a short distance and numerous other attractions include Colchester Castle, Art Museums, Stately Homes and Gardens. The Marks Tey Hotel features 110 en-suite bedrooms which have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind and offer a high standard of furnishings including 24-hour room service. Non-smoking bedrooms are available.

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