Polstead Travel Guide

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St. Mary; the parish church of Polstead This church has been gradually enlarged since it was first built by the Normans. It is believed that some of the bricks used in its construction are the oldest British bricks in existence. Their size proves them not to be Roman.
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St. Mary; the parish church of Polstead This church has been gradually enlarged since it was first built by the Normans. It is believed that some of the bricks used in its construction are the oldest British bricks in existence. Their size proves them not to be Roman.
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Polstead Hall View of Polstead Hall from the Church yard.
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A view of Polstead's village pond
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

4 out of 5
London Road, Marks Tey Colchester England
The price is AU$114 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$114
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
This is now my go to for Colchester area, great place to stay

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club

3 out of 5
Earls Colne Colchester England
The price is AU$99 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$99
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (781 reviews)
The room was clean and tidy. Great office desk and comfort chair for work

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Essex Golf and Country Club
St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

3 out of 5
High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England
Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (802 reviews)
Clean and quiet room

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

3 out of 5
23 St Peter's St Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ...
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Booking Urban - Halstead

Booking Urban - Halstead

3 out of 5
61 Kings Road Halstead England
Stay at this apartment in Halstead. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Milbank Stadium and Halstead Leisure Centre ...
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Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
1 East Bay Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries ...
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Popular places to visit

Colchester Zoo featuring animals and zoo animals

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 Zoo
Colchester Castle Park showing heritage architecture and château or palace

Colchester Castle Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Colchester Castle Park
Willy Lott's Cottage outside in flatford mill in constable country old and famous location building from a painting on a summer afternoon with no people very beautiful

Flatford Mill

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

Flatford Mill
Colchester showing heritage architecture

Colchester Town Hall

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Colchester Town Hall
Layer Marney Tower which includes château or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Layer Marney Tower

4/5(1 review)

Admire this tower built during the Tudor period and then climb its stairs for spectacular views.

Layer Marney Tower
Beth Chatto Garden which includes flowers, wild flowers and a garden

Beth Chatto Garden

5/5(1 review)

Discover the beautiful results of careful pruning, delicate care and botanical nous in these gardens, whose flower displays prove natural beauty can flourish anywhere.

Beth Chatto Garden

Cities near Polstead

Colchester featuring markets and signage as well as a large group of people

Colchester

The River Stour winds past houses on the edge of Sudbury, Suffolk on a sunny autumn day

Sudbury

Ipswich Waterfront showing a bay or harbour and a sunset

Ipswich