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.

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.

Discover a museum within a 300-year-old house, which displays handmade toys, authentic costumes and charming clocks from the Georgian era.

You can study the exhibits at Colchester Castle Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Colchester. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

See artists at work, browse exhibitions of local and national artists and take in the Georgian architecture of this popular art gallery.

Discover the fascinating natural domain of Colchester's surrounds as you browse exhibits of prehistoric minerals, insects and preserved mammals.