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Things to do in Colchester - Tourist Places in Colchester
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Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe with over 260 rare species in 60 acres. See "Playa Patagonia" with its 24...
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Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe with over 260 rare species in 60 acres. See "Playa Patagonia" with its 24 metre tunnel under the water to view sea lions swimming above your head and "Dragons of Komodo" for the infamous Komodo Dragons. At the "Spirit of Africa" you can see the breeding group of African elephants and at "Kingdom of the Wild" there's Zebras, Ostriches, White Rhinos, and Giraffes in a huge savannah style enclosure. Orangutan Forest opens 2009. Don't miss the chance to feed the elephants and giraffes yourself plus lots of other daily displays.
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Colchester's distinctive heritage is nowhere more apparent than in Castle Park. A site of national importance, this Victorian...
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Colchester's distinctive heritage is nowhere more apparent than in Castle Park. A site of national importance, this Victorian Park contains evidence of 2000 years of history and is a landscape moulded by the people of Colchester over many eras.Castle Park not only encompasses much of Colchester's rich heritage within its boundaries but is much loved and used as a part of present day life. It boasts over 1 million visitors a year. Providing a green oasis in the town centre, you can sit, walk, enjoy music, play games, or picnic amongst wonderful flowers and trees. Its horticulture is award-winning and the park has long been a superb venue for the town's big events.The park itself is designated Grade II on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.
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A converted 19th Century Chapel The Headgate Theatre now boasts a fantastic 87 seat studio theatre that serves as the home to...
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A converted 19th Century Chapel The Headgate Theatre now boasts a fantastic 87 seat studio theatre that serves as the home to amateur theatre in Colchester. A full and varied programme includes drama, musical theatre,live music, dance and many other varieties of performance.
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"We went to Colchester Zoo and had a brilliant day out with our 4 years old grandaughter. We arrived early and although it was a cold day it managed to keep fine. There was plenty to see we spent 5 hours just walking around,and catered for all ages/ It is pram and wheelchair friendly. There were..." plenty of play parks for the kids. We exchanged Tesco clubcard vouchers before we went, Loads of places to purchase food and Drink. They even catered for those who took their own picnics, with plenty . Children are able to feed the elephants, giraffes. Walkways where you can walk round where the goats, wallaby's are etc. Plenty of places undercover if it happened to rain. It is one of the best zoo's I have ever been too,
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"This is well worth a visit if you have children. Lovely and big and plenty for the children to see. They have some playgrounds aswell if the kids want to let off some steam. It's quite pricey to get in however it's well worth it as it's a lovely zoo. "
"The animals are well taken care of with adequate living quarters, staff appear enthusiastic and dedicated. Adequate services, very accessible, great day out for the family, supports wildlife"
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