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Things to do in Colchester
Colchester is a town in Essex, East of England, offering a variety of natural and historic sites for visitors. You can explore the wildlife reserves at Cockaynes Wood and the Roman River Valley, or enjoy the green spaces of Wivenhoe Park. The area also features notable religious landmarks such as Colchester Abbey and St. John's Abbey.
143 attractions & places to visit · Colchester overview →
Flagship📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Cockaynes Wood
Cockaynes Wood — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
Flagship📷 3Wildlife reserves · East of England
Roman River Valley
Roman River Valley — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
★ Iconic📷 3Abbeys & priories · East of England
Colchester Abbey
Colchester Abbey — abbey in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Cathedrals · East of England
St. John's Abbey
St. John's Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · East of England
Beth Chatto Gardens
Beth Chatto Gardens — gardens in Elmstead, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Parks · East of England
Wivenhoe Park
Wivenhoe Park — area of parkland near Colchester.
📷 5Castles · East of England
Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle — Norman castle in Colchester, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · East of England
Firstsite
Firstsite — contemporary art gallery in Colchester, Essex, England.
📷 4Hill forts · East of England
Temple of Claudius in Colchester
Temple of Claudius in Colchester — Roman temple dedicated to deified Claudius in Colchester, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St Martin's Church, Colchester
St Martin's Church, Colchester — church in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Leonard at the Hythe, Colchester
Church of St Leonard at the Hythe, Colchester — church in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
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📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
St. John's Abbey
St. John's Abbey — monastery in Colchester.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
St. Botolph's Priory
St. Botolph's Priory — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · East of England
Camulodunum
Camulodunum — Roman castrum where Colchester, England now stands.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve
Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Balkerne Gate
Balkerne Gate — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Hollytrees Museum
Hollytrees Museum — Grade I listed local museum in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
📷 5Open-air theatres · East of England
The Playhouse
former theatre and cinema in Colchester, Essex, originally a garrison theatre, now a pub
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📷 5Open-air theatres · East of England
Hippodrome
former theatre and cinema in Colchester, England, later used as a bingo hall, now a discotheque
📷 3Forests & woodlands · East of England
Salary Brook Nature Reserve
Salary Brook Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Natural History Museum, Colchester
Natural History Museum, Colchester — natural history museum in Colchester.
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Mercury Theatre
Mercury Theatre — a open-air theatre in england east.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Odeon Colchester
Odeon Colchester — a cinema heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Mermaid Public House
The Mermaid Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Colchester Buddist Centre
Colchester Buddist Centre — a church in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Timbers
Timbers — a restaurant in england east.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Donkey And Buskins Public House
Donkey And Buskins Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Premier Inn (Castle)
Premier Inn (Castle) — a hotel in england east.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Goat And Boot Public House
The Goat And Boot Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Stockwell Arms Inn
Stockwell Arms Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Museums · East of England
University of Essex
University of Essex — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Ye Olde Leather Bottle Public House
Ye Olde Leather Bottle Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Bullock Wood
Bullock Wood — biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in England.
📷 4Cemeteries · East of England
Colchester Cemetery
Colchester Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · East of England
United States Airforce
United States Airforce is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · East of England
Metropolitan Drinking Fountain & Cattle Trough Association
Metropolitan Drinking Fountain & Cattle Trough Association — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · East of England
Albert Hall
Albert Hall — building in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Beacon
Beacon is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mills · East of England
Bourne Mill
Bourne Mill — Grade I listed mill in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great War
Great War is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St Michael's Church, Berechurch
St Michael's Church, Berechurch — church in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Colchester War Memorial
Colchester War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wivenhoe War Memorial
Wivenhoe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Shrub End War Memorial
Shrub End War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Walking Woman
Walking Woman — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Covid-19 bench
Covid-19 bench — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Donyland Lodge
Donyland Lodge — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.