Hotels in Chappel and Wakes Colne Station

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a visit to Colchester Zoo, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Colchester. If you have fun at Colchester Zoo, you'll love Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum, both located nearby.

If you’re after a show while in the centre of Colchester, you might want to get tickets at Mercury Theatre. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre are both a short walk away.

Find out about the history of Colchester when you take a trip to Jumbo Water Tower. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

You can browse the exhibits at Colchester Arts Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Colchester. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Colchester Town Hall – just one of the monuments in central Colchester.

Rich with history, firstsite is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Colchester. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.