Local Information




Colchester in Essex, is England's oldest recorded town, with a population of approximately 150,000 people. The town enjoys a rich and diverse mixture of historic buildings, a thriving Town Centre and beautiful countryside and nearby coastline. The estuary areas and the Dedham Vale are both recognised as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated in North Essex, there are convenient road and rail links to London with Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe ports being nearby.

On these pages, you'll find lots of useful local information for Colchester.  If you're looking for something to do for a day or night out or want to find bus or train times or a place to stay in Colchester, you'll find it here. 

If there's anything you can't find or would like to see included here, please let us know at
info@yourcolchester.co.uk.


Mercury Theatre
Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex
Best Western Marks Tey Hotel
London Road, Marks Tey

Colchester Zoo
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