
Colchester is the town that gives its name to the district of Colchester, in the English county of Essex. It is considered to be the oldest town in Great Britain.
One of the place's main attractions is Castle Park, an open space with a large variety of plants and a beautiful lake. There are many other parks for enjoying some time in the open air.
The town also has many cultural activities, including Colchester Castle Museum, where you can go 2000 years back in time and find out about the ancient history of Britannia. Another museum to visit is the Hollytrees Museum, an entertaining look at the last 300 years of local history. If you are interested in the natural sciences, a place to see is the Natural History Museum. One curious collection is that belonging to the Tymperleys Clock Museum, an enchanting place housing a large collection of clocks and watches made in Colchester between 1640 and 1840. There is also a lovely garden to relax in.
Colchester may be Britain's oldest town, but it is one that has all the comforts of modernity.
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Best Western Marks Tey

Colchester, Colchester
Reviews : 0.0 / 5
Each of the 110 bedrooms at the hotel offer double or twin accommodation. It has a range of meeting rooms suitable for small intimate meetings as well as larger conferences in Balkan Suite. It features Lifestyle Leisure Club with gym, swimming pool and tennis, also complimentary Wi-Fi.
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The George


Colchester, Colchester
Reviews : 3.5 / 5
This family-friendly city hotel is a historic coaching inn, housed in a building dating back to 1500. The 47 guest rooms reflect the heritage of the hotel in a style and elegance befitting England's oldest recorded town. It is ideal for business travellers and holidaymakers alike.
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Beautiful hotel which we have visited earlier and enjoyed very much. Good food, nice rooms.