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OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford

HK$7,307

per person

19 Jan - 24 Jan

found 23 hours ago

Return direct flight included

Hong Kong (HKG) to London (STN)

6.6/10 (219 reviews)

nice room, helpful staff

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

The North Hill Hotel

HK$7,503

per person

19 Jan - 24 Jan

found 23 hours ago

Return direct flight included

Hong Kong (HKG) to London (STN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews)

No problem with the room and staff very friendly Just slightly noisy that’s all I can say

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

HK$10,212

per person

19 Jan - 24 Jan

found 23 hours ago

Return direct flight included

Hong Kong (HKG) to London (STN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews)

Very comfortable room & bed. Superb meals in the elegant Carrier drawing room. Slight downside in that we were kept waiting to sign in. Disappointing that mostly the flowers on display were artificial, despite having a cut-flower garden outside.

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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Popular places to visit

Hollytrees Museum

Explore 300 years of history in this Georgian house full of antique toys and decorative arts and dress up in a costume of Victorian times.

Colchester featuring heritage architecture

The Minories Galleries

See artists at work, browse exhibitions of local and national artists and take in the Georgian architecture of this popular art gallery.

Colchester Natural History Museum

Learn about the mammoths, hippos and crocodiles that used to live in the Colchester area and examine a wealth of natural specimens at this excellent, free museum.

Colchester Castle Museum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Colchester Castle Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Colchester. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Colchester Castle Park

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

Colchester featuring modern architecture

firstsite

4.5/5(6 reviews)

As one of the U.K.’s premier modern art galleries, this is a great place to see temporary exhibitions, attend art classes and listen to expert talks.

Top University of Essex Hotel Deals

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe Park Colchester England