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.

Beth Chatto Garden
Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

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.
Things to do

Secrets of West Mersea: Self-Guided Island Puzzle Walk

Colchester: Lost Roman Centurion Puzzle Adventure
Top hotels in Dutch Quarter

The George of Colchester
"Very nice room but a small shower cubical"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Ryegate House Colchester
"Ideal location for walking to the centre. On site free parking a major boon"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

St Nicholas Hotel
"Clean large room, parking in nearby sister hotel, would benefit from a vending machine. But will def use again when next in Colchester"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
"Bed needs some upgrade hard thin and maybe a spring or two other then that 1 issue the staff was great"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

The Essex Golf and Country Club
"good staff and clean room"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
"Really great room Lovely pool Breakfast good but would’ve liked a choice of eggs Now the negative why oh why do hotel guests have to pay for parking? It’s a big car park and isn’t near city centre or anywhere that would make lots of non residents want to park there. If you’re using the pool or leisure ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

