Visitor attractions and information - Colchester
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 Fingringhoe
Wick Visitor Centre, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5
7DN. Tel: 01206 729678. The Visitor Centre - the Trust's first
- was opened in 1975. With the superb Colne estuary on its doorstep,
and surrounded by one of the finest nature reserves in the county,
it is attractive to families, organised wildlife groups, school
parties and walkers. www.essexwt.org.uk.
Three miles south-east
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Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church
Rd, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EU. Tel: 01206 738172.
The site offers excellent birdwatching opportunities over the
1200 acre reservoir, which is a Wetland of International Importance.
There are facilities for the disabled in the Visitor Centre and
boardwalk access to 2 of the 5 hides. www.essexwt.org.uk. The Visitor Centre is 6 miles SW of
Colchester on the B1026 (a minor road linking Colchester and
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East
Anglian Railway Museum Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6
2DS. Tel: 01206 242524. The Museum is a registered charity. The
Museum has a wide collection of locomotives and rolling stock,
some of which are fully restored and others are undergoing repair
and restoration.Visitors are welcome to look around the shed
and see our volunteers at work. Steam Train Rides. www.earm.co.uk. About
6 miles west of Colchester. |
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Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, Essex.
CO9 3DJ. Tel: 01787 460261. A visit to the castle and its beautiful
grounds is ideal for a family outing, and during the summer there
are a variety of special events which bring its colourful history
alive. Come and enjoy one of our exciting Jousting Tournaments
or other entertainments. www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk. About 12 miles west of Colchester. |
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Colchester
Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL. Tel: 01206
331292. Colchester Zoo is constantly evolving to ensure our world
class level of commitment to our animals. Colchester Zoo has
over 200 species of animals; many of these are classified as
endangered or vulnerable species. 41 species at Colchester are
part of EEP or ESB breeding programmes (European Endangered species
breeding programmes). www.colchester-zoo.co.uk.
About 3 miles west of
Colchester. |
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St Botolph's Priory. Nr Colchester Town station.
Tel: 01206 282931. The 12th-century nave of the first Augustinian
priory church in England, with an impressive west front. The
remains of St Botolph's Priory are almost hidden among the town's
sprawling growth over recent centuries, but worth searching out
if visiting Colchester. English Heritage. Location: In the centre of Colchester. |
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Colchester
Castle and Museum is situated in Castle Park at the eastern end
of the High Street. Tel: 01206 282939. After the Battle of Hastings
in 1066, William the Conqueror ordered castles to be built throughout
England. Colchester was one of the sites chosen and work began
in 1076. Displays 2000 years of some of the most important events
in British history. Location:
In the centre of Colchester. |
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Dedham Vale and Flatford - Constable Country.
Flatford Mill is on the River Stour close to the Suffolk-Essex
border. There is a tiny 16th century thatched cottage (Bridge
Cottage) beside the river, now owned by the National Trust. Famous
location for John Constable's idyllic pastoral paintings. About 4 miles north of Colchester. |
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