Tourist Info 1

Tourist Info 1

There are lots to see and do in Essex. Listed below are a selection of these places with estimated mileages from the cottage. We hope you will find something interesting for you to visit while staying with us.

NB: Distances and times from AA Route Planner are estimates only to main centres

Colchester centre 15.5 miles 35-40 mins

Colchester Castle

http://www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/castle/castle_visit.html

Constructed over the massive vaults of the ruined Temple of Claudius, Colchester Castle represents the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Measuring some 152ft x 112ft (46 x 34m) and built largely from stone and brick quarried from the old Roman town of Colchester, the castle is believed to be the work of Gundulph, Bishop of Rochester. Gundulph was responsible for the design of the White Tower (the central Keep of the Tower of London) which is the only building in Britain with the same ground plan.

Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm all year round
Sun 11am - 5pm Last admission 4.30pm

Colchester Hollytrees Museum

http://www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/hollytrees/holly_visit.html

In this vibrant museum, history is delivered with humour and fun in mind, making it an ideal venue for families. One room is dedicated to childhood and is like a large playroom, with snakes and ladders incorporated into the floor, a crawling tunnel, 'time out' area for toddlers, and exciting displays celebrating Colchester’s famous nursery rhymes, Old King Cole and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm all year round.

Colchester Zoo
http://www.colchester-zoo.com/

One of Europe's finest zoos with over 260 rare species many part of breeding programmes. Interactive daily displays get you closer to the animals.

Open daily except Christmas Day
09:30 - 18:30 Summer holidays
09:30 - 18:00 Easter – September, June & July to start of holiday.
09:30 - dusk (or 5pm if later) October - March

Colchester Natural History Museum

http://www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/natural/nat_index.html

Housed in the unique setting of the former All Saints Church in 1957, the Museum focuses on the rich natural heritage of north-east Essex. Travel from the open through the salt marshes and beaches to the more familiar urban environments of the park. Discover what rocks lie beneath your feet with a look at local geology. You can even find out what lurks in your garden!

Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm all year round
Sun 11am - 5pm.

Colchester Tymperleys Clock Museum

http://www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/tymperley/tymp_index.html

Tymperleys now houses part of the famous Bernard Mason Collection, one of the largest collections of
clocks in Britain. All were made in Colchester between 1640 and
1840 and give a fascinating insight into this specialist trade.

Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Closed from November to March