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Lovely birds in the Aristocrat ...... Local purveyor of fine libations to the great academic unwashed through the Ages....... Lol!

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 top-notch restaurants and lively bars 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.

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Wivenhoe House Hotel

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