Dutch Quarter
Colchester
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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 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.
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.
Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out 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.
Layer Marney Tower
Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.
Dutch Quarter Hotel Deals
The George of Colchester
Very clean, excellent food and a fairy bitty place very good time
Reviewed on 2026/1/9
Colchester Studio Suites
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 2025/8/13
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Room was fine, food choice ok. The gym opening a bit earlier would be useful
Reviewed on 2026/2/8
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
The moment you step into the hotel you get the feeling of being in a 5 star hotel. A warm welcome from the reception team who gave us an efficient yet friendly check in. The room was amazing very clean and certainly above what we expected. Tea and coffee, lots of towels, comfy bed, giant tv, plenty ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/6
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
Clean room, comfy bed, ideal for working away. Nice staff. Good morning breakfast! Only downside the room was really cold.
Reviewed on 2026/2/8
The Essex Golf and Country Club
Room was good. Spacious, quiet, comfortable, bed. A bit dated but fine. Staff nice. Easy parking. I would stay again
Reviewed on 2026/2/6
