Colchester Accommodation

About Colchester

Colchester is the oldest town on record in the country and was originally a settlement before the Romans. William the Conqueror also came with a castle in the 11th century, built over the remains of a Roman temple.

The remains of the twelfth century St Botolph's Priory can be seen near the station. Its history can be discovered in the award-winning museums. Amongst its most famous artists, John Constable, Thomas Gainsborough and Sir Alfred Munnings have all found inspiration in Colchester.

Colchester has some good places for a family day out, with museums, park, the castle, Colchester Zoo where you can touch an elephant, feed a giraffe. For the more energetic, why not try the Rollerworld’s rollerskating rink or go-cart tracking? Train lovers can rejoice in the East Anglian Railway Museum.

There are many shops for those who like to indulge, there are independent specialist shops as well as known stores within the shopping arcades or even Williams & Griffin, an independent department store.

There is a vast selection of different cuisine from all over the world, suitable for every tastes and budgets. Nightlife will spoil you with choice: pub, cafes, live music, or a night at the theatre.

There is also historical treasure located in museums and outside in streets and lanes. Victorian Castle Park has breathtaking views and is the starting point of many of Colchester’s guided tour. Enjoy gardens, High woods country park on the edge of town, a local nature reserve or the Abberton Reservoir where you watch birds.

Accommodation in Colchester is not a problem as there are lots of friendly B&Bs, guest houses; historic and modern hotels as well as self-catering and caravan and camping sites.
Colchester is also a good base to explore the East of England.

Colchester Attractions

COLCHESTER ZOO
EAST BERGHOLT PLACE GARDEN
QUASAR AT ROLLERWORLD
GO BANANAS
COLCHESTER TOURIST INFORMATION
FLATFORD TOURIST INFORMATION
COLCHESTER ZOO
COLCHESTER CASTLE MUSEUM
EAST ANGLIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM

Some of our Accommodation in Colchester