Dutch Quarter Travel Guide
Colchester
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Popular places to visit
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As one of the U.K.’s premier modern art galleries, this is a great place to see temporary exhibitions, attend art classes and listen to expert talks.
Colchester Zoo
Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.
Colchester Castle Park
Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.
Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Colchester Town Hall
Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.
Mercury Theatre
Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.
Things to do
A Walk through Tudor Ipswich Tour and Exploration Game
Top hotels in Dutch Quarter
The George of Colchester
Nice room, friendly staff, great location. Food was great.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Ryegate House Colchester
Nice tidy and clean room that looked like it had been recently fitted out. Decent sized Kitchen at each end of the corridor i didn't use them but they looked fully kitted out and new. The hotel is on a quiet residential street but took me 5mins to walk into the town centre which has loads of bars, ...
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Room was not completely clean
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Mill Hotel
Lovely venue with great views.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
B&B HOTEL Ipswich
The room was spacious, clean, an extremely comfortable bed and the staff were lovely. The only issue was the air conditioning it was a very hot nights sleep.I would definitely stay at a B&B hotel again.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
We stayed for one night for a cheerleading competition. Beds were really comfortable. Price was really good and the evening meal was delicious and a good price. I would absolutely stay here again!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
