Colchester (Camulodunum – meaning “stronghold of Camulos“) was the capital of Roman Britain and its first city
- Colchester Zoo
- Tiptree Jam Factory & Museum
- Layer Marney Tower
- Firstsite
- Colchester Castle & Park
- Mercury Theater
- Beth Chatto Gardens
Local ATTRACTIONS
Colchester has plenty to offer and has some great attractions. Whether you’re interested in local heritage, have a love for animals or a passion for history or art, Colchester has it all.
We have included a short list to offer some inspiration, but feel free to let us know what you’re looking for and we will be happy to help.
Walks, trails & footpaths
Cochester has many walks, trails, & footpaths available. Covering 135 square miles of beautiful coast and countryside, they are a perfect way to experience the great outdoors and the wildlife the borough has to offer.
Essex Wildlife Trust manage a number of sites within the borough, with the large reserves of Abberton Reservoir and Fingringhoe Wick. The Colchester Orbital also boasts a 15 mile picturesque walk and cycle route.
Whether you’re keen for a short walk after a pub lunch, a stroll around the town, or a long-distance hike, you’ll find something that works for you.
We have included a short list to offer some inspiration, but feel free to let us know what you’re looking for and we will be happy to help.
eat & drink
Colchester has something for everyone when it comes to places to eat and drink, and we have some great local pubs and restaurants nearby offering various cuisines.
We have included a short list of places nearby to offer some inspiration, but feel free to let us know what you’re looking for and we will be happy to help.
- Maldon
- Mersea
- Constable Country
- Fingringhoe
- Kelvedon, Coggeshall, Feering
- Tollesbury
- Copford
- Great/Little Braxted
- Easthorpe
- Chappel
- Wakes/Earls Colne
- West Bergholt
- Halstead
Surrounding Villages
We have many other villages to explore, and we have provided a short list to help you to start your research. However, feel free to let us know what area you’re looking to explore, and we will be happy to provide more information.