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.

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.

Colchester Town Hall
Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.
Our pick of the best Dutch Quarter Hotel Deals

The George of Colchester
"Very nice room but a small shower cubical"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Ryegate House Colchester
"Ideal location for walking to the centre. On site free parking a major boon"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

St Nicholas Hotel
"Property was very clean Parking was fine"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
"Wow! What a lovely experience! We enjoyed every minute at this hotel. When our plans changed and I spoke to the staff, they accommodated our needs graciously. We will return to this hotel chain in every location. Our next stay will be in Belgium. Looking forward to it."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
"Paid parking seems like an overkill"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
"Nice clean room friendly staff very helpful good breakfast would definitely recommend hotel to others ,this is my 2nd time visiting there."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
