Dutch Quarter Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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As one of the U.K.’s premier modern art galleries, this is a great place to see temporary exhibitions, attend art classes and listen to expert talks.

Colchester Zoo
Explore one of Britain's best zoos, where you'll see elephants being fed, Komodo dragons sunning themselves and sea lions showing off their underwater speed.

Colchester Castle Park
Bring family or friends to this picturesque parkland, where play areas, lakes and a musical bandstand sit in the shadow of the impressive Colchester Castle.

Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Mercury Theatre
Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.

Beth Chatto Garden
Discover the beautiful results of careful pruning, delicate care and botanical nous in these gardens, whose flower displays prove natural beauty can flourish anywhere.
Our pick of the best Dutch Quarter Hotel Deals

The George of Colchester
I was very pleasantly surprised by my stay at The George hotel. In my opinion it is good enough to be a 4 star hotel not a 3 as advertised. The decor, the staff and cooked breakfast was marvellous, perfect poached eggs. The staff were all friendly too. Will definitely stay there again when I am in ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Ryegate House Colchester

The Essex Golf and Country Club
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Good, no complaints
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

St Nicholas Hotel
Perfect
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
Nice enough hotel as a whole, clean and well presented. Negative is the hard bed with spings that could be felt. Not the best sleep.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
