# Colchester

> Colchester is a historic market town (Britains first city) in the country of Essex and is the former capital of Roman Britain, with a history dating back over 2000 years. It is home to many fantastic museums - the Hollytrees Museum, located in the grounds of Castle Park, which exhibits 300 years of toys, clocks, costumes and watches, taking you back to your childhood with many vintage collections. Or the family favourite Natural History Museum, where you can get up close to nature and find out all about the local environment, from as far back as the Ice Age, right up to present day. Lots to discover here. As well as being steeped in history, Colchester has many modern, world-class attractions on its doorstep including Colchester Zoo, home to hundreds of species of exciting, unusual and rare animals set in 60 acres of lakes and gorgeous parkland. You will see rhino, giraffes, big cats, zebra and many other members of the animal kingdom wandering around the plains.

HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester

## Places to stay

- [Tey Brook Orchard - Browning Bros](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-WX3eQzm3l7Vh/tey-brook-orchard--browning-bros) — Colchester
- [Water Lily Lodge - Browning Bros](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fqHDF-r3TgpP/water-lily-lodge--browning-bros) — Colchester, Great Tey
- [Kingfishers Nest - Browning Bros](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fqHDF-r3TgpO/kingfishers-nest--browning-bros) — Colchester, Great Tey
- [Chalkney Water Meadows - Browning Bros](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fqHDF-r3TgfS/chalkney-water-meadows--browning-bros) — Colchester, White Colne
- [Rockingham's Farm](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-7QLZqrRqMw3a/rockingham-s-farm) — Colchester, Layer Marney
- [Fen Farm Caravan Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-65l5C6loa727/fen-farm-caravan-site) — Colchester
- [The Shepherds Hide](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-bxI0NNtg8mNY/the-shepherds-hide) — Colchester
- [Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-SRj6pD56UyV1/rushbanks-farm-caravan-and-camping-site) — Colchester
- [Waldegraves Holiday Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-1n0LaKvQbopO/waldegraves-holiday-park) — Colchester
- [Fen Farm Caravan Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-EdMwTAKRXxTN/fen-farm-caravan-park) — Colchester
- [Ardleigh Caravan & Camping Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ftElBlBU1M51/ardleigh-caravan-and-camping-park) — Colchester
- [The Lodge Certificated Location](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-2IrELXNHXYSC/the-lodge-certificated-location) — Colchester
- [Laurel Cottage Certificated Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-dyz4Q4FWvQkl/laurel-cottage-certificated-site) — Colchester
- [Polstead Camping And Caravanning Club Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-luY8zTb3g398/polstead-camping-and-caravanning-club-site) — Colchester
- [Springwood Naturist Club](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-yP69JVKkdyyK/springwood-naturist-club) — Colchester
- [Greenacres Farm Certificated Location](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-XCXaJ6C0YMC1/greenacres-farm-certificated-location) — Colchester
- [Coopers Beach Holiday Park ( Parkdean Resorts )](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-O5E3TBv3HMfg/coopers-beach-holiday-park-parkdean-resorts) — Colchester
- [Rushbanks Farm Caravan And Camping Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-9KeUGVLvPQiA/rushbanks-farm-caravan-and-camping-site) — Colchester
- [Mersea Island Holiday Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-yYfOUmyETETk/mersea-island-holiday-park) — Colchester
- [Colchester Country Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fQgAvLh2ltvL/colchester-country-park) — Colchester

## Things to do

- [Colchester Castle Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-zo34HO4ZGwBi/colchester-castle-museum)
- [Foxes Farm Produce - Pumpkin Patch - Colchester, Essex](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-zEBvZAQOVyZY/foxes-farm-produce-pumpkin-patch-colchester-essex)
- [Hollytrees Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-y8ztZqcGsY-d/hollytrees-museum)
- [Brightlingsea Open Air Pool](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-wWesCQsY9bjU/brightlingsea-open-air-pool)
- [Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-telwMtmNKZVZ/abberton-reservoir-nature-reserve)
- [Zenith Kiting - Kitesurfing and Paddleboarding School](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-q0fzuBiuIrK5/zenith-kiting-kitesurfing-and-paddleboarding-school)
- [Castle Park and Gardens](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ngOH8UoV1OPC/castle-park-and-gardens)
- [Jungle Adventure](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ggb8dryWrMCv/jungle-adventure)
- [Tenpin Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-gOtCdByP68tJ/tenpin-colchester)
- [Natural History Museum Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fNVaWdh-fnif/natural-history-museum-colchester)
- [Mercury Theatre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-b-kwUE-gSkEj/mercury-theatre)
- [Bourne Mill](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-W1ynYI4st66v/bourne-mill)
- [High Woods Country Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-VoAXHq2z5rp7/high-woods-country-park)
- [Colchester Leisure World](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-UnNOCA5b56eI/colchester-leisure-world)
- [Coggeshall Grange Barn](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-RKntiWKV5gng/coggeshall-grange-barn)
- [Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Qtq3X1gGPc5Q/fingringhoe-wick-nature-reserve)
- [The Colchester Mystery Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-OwgflBFOoFoc/the-colchester-mystery-treasure-trail)
- [Rollerworld Quasar Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Jgog7ERiSJqw/rollerworld-quasar-colchester)
- [West Mersea Beach](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ItSPUQcnuoUs/west-mersea-beach)
- [Layer Marney Tower](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Dyd8GPF8keVn/layer-marney-tower)

## Browse by feature

- [Stays with a hot tub in Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/amenities/hot-tub) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/amenities/hot-tub.md)
- [Stays with electric hook-up in Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/amenities/charging-facilities) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/amenities/charging-facilities.md)
- [Family-friendly stays in Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/audiences/family) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/audiences/family.md)
- [Stays for couples in Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/audiences/couples) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/audiences/couples.md)
- [Dog-friendly stays in Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/audiences/pets) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/audiences/pets.md)
- [Glamping in Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/accommodations/glamping) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/accommodations/glamping.md)
- [Camping in Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/accommodations/campsite) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/accommodations/campsite.md)
- [Bell tents in Colchester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/accommodations/bell-tent) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/colchester/accommodations/bell-tent.md)

## Find a stay

Listings API (JSON): https://www.holidayfox.com/api/agent/listings?area=colchester

## Questions and answers

### Where can I stay in Colchester?

HolidayFox lists stays in Colchester including Tey Brook Orchard - Browning Bros, Water Lily Lodge - Browning Bros, Kingfishers Nest - Browning Bros, Chalkney Water Meadows - Browning Bros, Rockingham's Farm and 15 more. They are around Colchester, Colchester, Great Tey, Colchester, White Colne and Colchester, Layer Marney.

### What is there to do in Colchester?

Experiences listed in Colchester include Colchester Castle Museum, Foxes Farm Produce - Pumpkin Patch - Colchester, Essex, Hollytrees Museum, Brightlingsea Open Air Pool, Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve and 15 more.