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Things to do in Colchester
Colchester is a town in Essex, located in the East of England, with a population of 121,859. Our guide lists several attractions within reach.
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.
📷 5Museums · East of England
The Minories
The Minories — building in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
📷 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.
📷 5Open-air theatres · East of England
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.