Colchester Hotels near Marks Tey Station

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Colchester Zoo, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Colchester. If you have fun at Colchester Zoo, you'll love Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum, both located nearby.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Layer Marney Tower— just one of the landmarks located 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from central Colchester.

You can browse the exhibits at Colchester Arts Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Colchester. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

If you’re after a show while in the centre of Colchester, you might want to get tickets at Mercury Theatre. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre are both a short walk away.

Find out about the history of Colchester when you take a trip to Jumbo Water Tower. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Find out about the history of Colchester when you spend time at Colchester Town Hall. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.