Food Scene
The Cricketers
Spring LaneSightseeing
The largest Norman Keep in Europe. Building started in 1076 and took 50 years to complete.
80 locals recommend
The Castle Museum
Castle ParkThe largest Norman Keep in Europe. Building started in 1076 and took 50 years to complete.
Parks & Nature
With easy access car parking (small fee) the wooded area can be enjoyed on foot or cycle. Fishing by permit in the lake. Organised walks on Fridays and Sundays. On-site light refreshments, gift shop and picnic site. Also public toilets.
12 locals recommend
High Woods Country Park
174 Turner RdWith easy access car parking (small fee) the wooded area can be enjoyed on foot or cycle. Fishing by permit in the lake. Organised walks on Fridays and Sundays. On-site light refreshments, gift shop and picnic site. Also public toilets.
Glamping and farm tours, including the tower. Hire bikes to explore the surrounding countryside.
13 locals recommend
Layer Marney Tower
Glamping and farm tours, including the tower. Hire bikes to explore the surrounding countryside.
This zoo opened in 1963 with over 260 rare species. There are interactive daily displays which get you closer to the animals.
39 locals recommend
Colchester Zoo station
This zoo opened in 1963 with over 260 rare species. There are interactive daily displays which get you closer to the animals.
Shopping
A traditional High Street with side alleys to explore the smaller independent retailers, restaurants and cafes.
16 locals recommend
Colchester Town station
Saint Botolph's CircusA traditional High Street with side alleys to explore the smaller independent retailers, restaurants and cafes.
Costa Coffee, Wren Kitchens, Next at Home, Next clothing, AHF furniture, Sports Direct, Smythe's Toys, Dreams Beds, Iceland, Argos, B&M, Boots, Hughes Electricals, PC World, McDonalds, Chiquitos, Frankie & Bennies, The Princess Charlotte, The Harvester.
Tollgate Centre Shopping Park
Tollgate WestCosta Coffee, Wren Kitchens, Next at Home, Next clothing, AHF furniture, Sports Direct, Smythe's Toys, Dreams Beds, Iceland, Argos, B&M, Boots, Hughes Electricals, PC World, McDonalds, Chiquitos, Frankie & Bennies, The Princess Charlotte, The Harvester.
Essentials
Largest Sainsbury's in Europe. Clothing, Electrical, Books, Homewares, Cards, Gifts, Toys, Food, Fish & Meat counters, Wines, Alcohol. Cafe/restaurant upstairs. Ladies, Gents, Childrens wear. Clarks shoe dept. In house learning centre, beauty salon and shoe repair bar.
11 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
1 Western ApproachLargest Sainsbury's in Europe. Clothing, Electrical, Books, Homewares, Cards, Gifts, Toys, Food, Fish & Meat counters, Wines, Alcohol. Cafe/restaurant upstairs. Ladies, Gents, Childrens wear. Clarks shoe dept. In house learning centre, beauty salon and shoe repair bar.
Aldi
Magdalen StreetFood, wines, beer, magazines and newspapers, etc.....