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  1. Fingringhoe Visitor Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 84 reviews84 reviews

    Address

    South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 729678

    Colchester

    Nature reserve over 200 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitor centre with tea room. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children.

    Add Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  2. Town-to-Sea-Sculpture-Colchester

    Address

    Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Castle Park, Colchester

    A unique art trail for cyclists and walkers along the River Colne.

    Add Town To Sea Trail to your Itinerary

  3. Maydays Farm - Pyefleet Channel

    Address

    Cudmore Grove Country Park, Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UE

    East Mersea, Colchester

    A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster beds, vineyards and great food and drink.This route is uneven in places. The walk around the west side of the island has some paved sections for easy…

    Add Oyster Beds and Salt Marshes; Magical Mersea to your Itinerary

  4. St Botolph's Priory at Sunset

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 118 reviews118 reviews

    Address

    Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EE

    Colchester

    12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

    Add St Botolphs Priory to your Itinerary

  5. Guide East-18th century characters Sudbury

    Address

    Dedham

    Telephone

    07740 090960

    Dedham

    Theatrical walking tour of Dedham in the heart of Constable Country with Blue Badge Guides in period costume.
    Join John Constable's sister, Martha, and her husband, Nathaniel, (aka Claire and Ian of GuideEast) as they take you around the village…

    Add Dedham Walking Tour with Costumed Guides to your Itinerary

  6. Abberton Reservoir

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 280 reviews280 reviews

    Address

    Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 738172

    Colchester

    One of Europe's top Wetland sites, excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.

    Add Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  7. Chappel Viaduct

    Address

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

    Colchester

    Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the western flank of the Stour valley and offers sweeping  views of the landscape favoured by both Gainsborough and Constable.  A lovely walk with varied…

    Add Chappel to Bures to your Itinerary

  8. Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 813 reviews813 reviews

    Address

    Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum, Wilkin & Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1621 814524

    Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester

    Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.

    Add Tiptree Tea Room, Shop & Museum to your Itinerary

  9. Guide East - Gaoler Characters

    Address

    Castle Park, Colchester, Essex

    Telephone

    07740090960

    Colchester

    Join the Castle Gaolers, Nick and Mary, on this entertaining tour of Colchester - but beware this is the story of Colchester with all the nice bits taken out! It is a tale of death and disease, murder and execution, war and riot, witchcraft and…

    Add Colchester Horrible History Walk to your Itinerary

  10. Flatford Lock  Constable Country

    Address

    Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PG

    Colchester

    Explore Colchester, widely regarded as a Cycle Town, where for many years Colchester has celebrated its status as Britain's oldest recorded town- documented since it was the Celticstronghold of Camulodunum. Today it is a place which offers a happy…

    Remove Cultural Sites and Constable Country from your Itinerary

  11. Pretty Cottage in Dedham

    Address

    Colchester, Town Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1AA

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Colchester

    A 69 mile cycle trail following in the footsteps of Constable, Munnings and Gainsborough.

    Add The Painters Trail to your Itinerary

  12. Layer Marney Tower

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 156 reviews156 reviews

    Address

    Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US

    Telephone

    01206 330784

    Colchester

    Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.

    Add Layer Marney Tower to your Itinerary

  13. Mercury Theatre external shot

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 950 reviews950 reviews

    Address

    Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 573948

    Colchester

    The Mercury Theatre Colchester is a vital centre of excellence in the East’s growing creative economy. The theatre has recently reopened to the public following an £11.3 million Mercury Rising redevelopment project to increase capacity,…

    Add Mercury Theatre to your Itinerary

  14. The Firstsite building - shown from the outside

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    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

  15. Amur tiger at Colchester Zoo (2021)

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 6658 reviews6658 reviews

    Address

    Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 331292

    Colchester

    Home to around 180 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoo hosts many different habitats, from the humid home of our Komodo Dragons to our very own Africa plain, Kingdom of the Wild, home to white rhino, giraffes, ostrich,…

    Add Colchester Zoo to your Itinerary

  16. Colchester Castle Museum

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1252 reviews1252 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

  17. Firstsite cinema, showing rows of theatre style seating leading down to the big screen

    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

  18. Amur tiger at Colchester Zoo (2021)

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 6658 reviews6658 reviews

    Address

    Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 331292

    Colchester

    Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and learn more about them from our Animal Care Team!

    Add Experiences at Colchester Zoo to your Itinerary

  19. Colchester Charter Hall

    Address

    Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH

    Colchester

    Set in the heart of Colchester, Charter Hall is a multipurpose events venue. Hosting events in live music, sports, comedy and special events

    Add Colchester Charter Hall to your Itinerary

  20. Weddings at Colchester United

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 92 reviews92 reviews

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01206 755100

    Colchester

    From Comedy nights to Christmas parties - ample parking

    Add JobServe Community Stadium Events to your Itinerary

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