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Colchester : Things to see and do
Colchester : Organise your stay
Colchester :
Unmissable tourist sites
Where to sleep?
Colchester Hotel tips
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Best Western The Rose And Crown Colch from50 £
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George Hotel from55 £
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Riverside Hotel from45 £
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Travel guide Colchester
Colchester : The Michelin guide review
Colchester became a Roman colony under Claudius in 50 AD. Its oysters soon became famous, and remain so today. After the Conquest, the town became the site of the largest Norman keep and one of the richest priories in Europe. The oyster remained the main source of wealth until the Middle Ages, when wool took over. Today, Colchester very much epitomises the economically thriving southeast of England.
Tourist attractions Colchester : Things to see and do
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Castle
High Street GB - Colchester CO1 1TJ
Built with 4-m thick walls on the vaults of the Roman Temple of Claudius, its massive dimensions (46 m by 34 m) are one and a half times those of the White Tower in the Tower of London. It is now a museum housing one of the largest collections in Bri..
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St Botolph's Priory
Priory Street GB - Colchester CO1
Only the skeleton remains of the 12C priory, yet it gives an idea of its size. Built, like the castle, of Roman brick, only the piers, west front (with the earliest circular windows in Britain) and the 37 m nave now remain.
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Roman Walls
GB - Colchester CO1 1UP
The 3 m-thick Roman walls encircling the town centre are made of cemented stone between brick bonding courses. They are best viewed from Balkerne Hill , where Balkerne Gate, with arches and flanking towers, extends 9 m in front of the wall.
Hotels Colchester
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Riverside Hotel
2 North Station Rd GB - Colchester CO1 1RB
With free parking and free Wi-Fi, this Tudor building dates back to 1604 and is situated on the banks of the River Colne, close to Colchester’s town centre and the railway station. Originally built in the 17th century, the Riverside Hotel has 18 en ..
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Brook Red Lion Hotel
High Street GB - Colchester CO1 1DJ
Prix Prices from : 49.50 GBP
The Red Lion Hotel was built in 1465 and is in the centre of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town. The historical building has original Tudor features, including wooden beams. The Red Lion Hotel is one of the oldest inns in the area. The indiv..
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Globe Hotel
71 North Station Road GB - Colchester CO1 1RQ
Prix Prices from : 50 GBP
This historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10 minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors. Restored to a high standard, The Globe Hotel has excellent bus connections to the Un..
Restaurants Colchester
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Mistley Thorn
High St GB - Mistley CO11 1HE
Passionately run pub by the river in a small coastal village. Traditional, flavoursome cooking displays American and Italian influences - a reference to the owner's childhood; fish and game frequently feature on the tempting specials list. Spacious, ..
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Leaping Hare
Wyken Vineyards GB - Stanton IP31 2DW
Beautiful 17C barn with lovely terrace; at the centre of a vineyard. Interesting all-day light bites or accomplished weekly menu. Well-sourced, seasonal ingredients; many from their own farm. Carefully judged cooking relies on quality produce and nat..
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Part Tudor house in attractive riverside setting. Exposed beams and real fires contribute to the traditional atmosphere. Menus combine the classic and the more modern. Well chosen wine list.
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George & Dragon
Coggleshall Rd GB - Kelvedon CO5 9PL
Clean, bright, welcoming restaurant with a sleek, contemporary style, encompassing topiary planters, marble tiled floors, antique mirrors, and art deco pictures and statuettes. Simple, well-priced menu with locally caught fish specials. Pretty terrac..
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Sun Inn
High St GB - Dedham CO7 6DF
Sunny-coloured pub in idyllic village location. Italian-themed à la carte features simple, tasty dishes. Bar board menu offers sandwiches, terrines and tarts. Contemporary bedrooms.
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Pea Porridge
28-29 Cannon St GB - Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1JR
Charming restaurant in cosy 19C brick cottage - a former bakery - well run by husband and wife team. Tasty, seasonal, country-style cooking with a strong Mediterranean bias. Great value lunch menus. Biodynamic and organic old world wines. Efficient s..
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Crown
GB - Stoke-by-Nayland CO6 4SE
Spacious 16C pub with smart wood-furnished patio, set in a hillside village overlooking the valley. Menus feature locally sourced, seasonal produce, a daily catch and seafood specials. Sizeable bedrooms boast country views; some have French windows a..
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