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Marina information

Visit Colchester

If variety’s the spice of life, Colchester’s the place to savour it!

Colchester is different: 2000 years of history snuggles up to 21st-century culture, making the place burst with all sorts of everything you need for a day trip, short break or longer stay.

We have: art, from cutting-edge contemporary galleries to Constable, Munnings and more; shopper’s heaven in lanes of little specialist shops and big name stores and cuisine to suit all tastes, occasions and pockets, making Colchester a magnet for food lovers! There are also internationally important historical treasures located in award-winning museums and outside in streets and lanes. At night discover clubs, theatres, music and open-air vibes. View lush landscapes in our Victorian Castle Park and take time out to breathe in sweeping views of nearby coast and countryside.

All this and ideally placed to explore the East of England too. Why not experience Colchester and spice up your life!

Info on the region

Information about the city
http://www.visitcolchester.com/
http://www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/

Information about the region
http://www.visiteastofengland.com/

Natural History Museum Giving an interesting perspective on the local natural history of Essex.
http://www.colchestermuseums.org.uk

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve One hundred and twenty five acres of woodland, lakes…
http://www.essexwt.org.uk

Colchester Zoo Nearly 200 species of animal in 60 acres of parkland.
http://www.colchester-zoo.co.uk

Carter's Vineyards A vineyard of 40 acres overlooking the Dedham Vale area
http://www.cartersvineyards.co.uk

Colchester Castle A Norman keep on the foundations of a Roman temple. http://www.colchestermuseums.org.uk

Childsplay Adventureland Children's indoor adventure play centre.
www.tiscover.co.uk

Address

Rowhedge Visitor Pontoon
Lion Quay
Colchester
T • +441206 282480
F • +441206 282711
alex.midlen@colchester.gov.uk
www.colchester.gov.uk

Marinas in the region

Wivenhoe Sailing Club