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Places to Visit in Colchester

 

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Colchester Zoo
Ranked #1 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Zoos
Owner description: Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe with over 260 rare species in 60 acres. See "Playa Patagonia" with its 24... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Ranked #2 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Gardens
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Ranked #3 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Parks
Owner description: Colchester's distinctive heritage is nowhere more apparent than in Castle Park. A site of national importance, this Victorian... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Ranked #4 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #5 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #6 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Museums
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Ranked #7 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Theatres
Owner description: A converted 19th Century Chapel The Headgate Theatre now boasts a fantastic 87 seat studio theatre that serves as the home to... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Ranked #8 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Gardens
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Ranked #9 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Art Galleries; Art Museums
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Ranked #10 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Art Galleries
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Ranked #11 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Playgrounds
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Ranked #12 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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Ranked #13 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Amusement/ Theme Parks
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Ranked #14 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #15 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #16 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Game/ Entertainment Centres
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Ranked #17 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #18 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Children’s Museums
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Ranked #19 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Bowling Alleys
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Ranked #20 of 26 attractions in Colchester
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Ranked #21 of 26 attractions in Colchester
Category: Cinemas
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Category: Historic Sites
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Category: Theatres
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Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Category: Gardens
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