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 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 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
Colchester Studio Suites
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
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Reviewed on 2026/2/20
The Essex Golf and Country Club
Stayed at hotel recently and unfortunately it was a very disappointing experience. On arrival, basic amenities were missing. There was no shower gel in the shower and no hand soap in the bathroom, both containers completely empty, with the box of tissues also empty…. Nothing had been refilled. Small ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/21
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
Team managed to sort out a change of room on arrival as allocated rooms was an distance from reception for my disabled partner, unsuitable.staff kind and welcoming
Reviewed on 2026/2/18
St Nicholas Hotel
This is not a proper hotel but functions as an annex of the George, across the road. This should be made clearer - especially as the doorman at the George would not let us in to their reception area at 10pm. The 'deluxe' double was basic, small with a dirty balcony. Poor value.
Reviewed on 2026/2/15
