Dedham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Breakfast good. Bar seating area dirty.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Milsoms
£7 + for a pint of bitter. £40 + for steak and chips. Sleep here but eat elsewhere. I declined breakfast when told it was £30 regardless of how much you eat, I only have a boiled egg and toast in the morning.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Talbooth House & Spa
The staff were exceptional and the place was very clean.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Spacious Tudor Cottage with Beautiful Garden
A splendid family UK holiday. Lou was a fantastic host and Dedham was such a lovely town. Tallow Factory was warm and inviting. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2024
Staycations Maldon Suites
Very convenient location next to the car park close to where I was going on my short spring holiday. The rooms had a comfortable big bed and a lovely bath, separate shower and toilet. Thank you.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Ryegate House Colchester
It was a clean, well set up and very pleasant room. Check in was very straight forward and the location was ideal. This was a really great value stay and I would highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
