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Your Great Bentley Holiday
When you book a holiday package to Great Bentley, you can relax and enjoy your break knowing your travel plans are under control. Uncover the many gems of this vibrant city from your base in a neighbourhood like Saint Osyth, which is great for coastal beaches. Every trip to Great Bentley needs a well-thought-out itinerary. Fill yours with famous sights like University of Essex, Beth Chatto Garden and Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Don't delay exploring this city any longer. The perfect Great Bentley holiday is a few quick clicks away with Expedia.
Great Bentley Holiday
Great Bentley Essential Information
Language | English |
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Currency | British pounds sterling |
Closest Airport | Southend Airport (SEN) |
Population | 1,550 |
Max Temp Winter | 7ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 21ºC |
Top Sights | Colchester Zoo, Xtreme Gaming and Mercury Theatre |
Our pick of the best Great Bentley Hotel Deals
St Nicholas Hotel
"Property was very clean Parking was fine"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Ipswich
"Had a lovely last minute visit staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Essex Golf and Country Club
"No signs for the exit in the ladies pool changing room, and nowhere to leave your room key, which activates your locker, if you can work out how to do it. Nice pool and jacuzzi though, rooms could do with a deep clean, but daily basics are done and it's comfortable. Staff are very helpful and happy ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Discover the most popular places to visit in Great Bentley
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.
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.
