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Things to do - Colchester
Things to do - Colchester
Funky Voices
Admin Office, PO Box 10928, Colchester, Essex CM1 9RG
The award winning "Funky Voices" was founded and launched in Essex in 2007 (now in Suffolk too) to meet the community who sought a choir that sing modern music that can be enjoyed by everyone, NO AUDITION and NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. We then give performances ...
McLauchlans of Boxted
53 Straight Road, Boxted, Colchester, Essex CO4 5RB
Whether you're a pick your own first timer or even if you come to us every year, here at McLauchlans of Boxted we aim to make your visit to the farm as easy and enjoyable as possible. Start your visit at the farm shop where our friendly staff will be ...
Colchester Zoo
Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL
Colchester Zoo is now one of the finest Zoos in Europe due to a constant programme of development and recently won the coveted "Large Visitor Attraction of the Year" Award from the East of England Tourist Board. With over 270 species to see, set in 60 acres ...
Millrace Garden Centre
New Road, Aldham, Colchester, Essex CO6 3QT
At Mill Race you will find more than just a garden centre! We pride ourselves on our extensive range of plants and trees. Experienced staff are always on hand to give impartial and practical advice on all aspects of growing and caring for your plants. ...
East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS
The East Anglian Railway Museum, based just outside Colchester, Essex, is a Working Museum dedicated to preserving the history of railways in the Eastern Counties. The East Anglian Railway Museum is an open air site based at Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway ...
Essex Air Ambulance
The Business Centre, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex CO6 2NS
The Essex Air Ambulance was launched to provide a life-saving service for the people of Essex. The first Air Ambulance was launched in 1998 and today the EC135 Eurocopter, launched in May 2003, is in operation seven days a week in daylight hours and ...
Natural History Museum
High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1DN
Housed in the unique setting of the former All Saints Church in 1957, the Museum focuses on the rich natural heritage of north-east Essex. Travel from the open through the salt marshes and beaches to the more familiar urban environments of the park. Discover ...
Clacton Pier
1 North Sea, Colchester, Essex CO15 1QX
Experience 360 meters of "All Weather" traditional seaside fun and a whole lot more... Whatever the weather, you and the family will have a great value fun day out at Clacton Pier. Packed with indoor and outdoor activities, events, rides and amusements ...
Colchester Castle Museum
Museum Resource Centre, 14 Ryegate Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 1YG
A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history. Once capital of Roman Britain, Colchester has experienced devastation by Boudica (Boadicea), invasion by the Normans and siege during the ...
Carpenters Farm Shop
St. Mary's Road, Colchester, Essex CO7 8NJ
Carpenters Farm and the Farm Shop is owned and run by the Morton Family. Husband & wife team, David & Fiona, run the farm & shop, taking over from David's parents Peter & Mary Morton who have many years of farming & catering experience between them. David ...
The Headgate Theatre
14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT
Now established as a central part of the arts scene in Colchester, The Headgate offers a wide and varied array of drama, comedy, film, music and dance. Principally a venue for amateaur use we do however host top top quality professional performers as part of ...
Blackwater Boats
Bumblebee Cottage, Boxted Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5HF
A NEW boat that can accommodate wheelchair users and other people with disabilities or mobility problems is being introduced by Blackwater Boats for trips and longer charters on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, near Chelmsford. Official Boat Naming ...
The Beth Chatto Gardens
Colchester, Essex CO7 7DB
From an overgrown wasteland with poor gravel soil and boggy hollows in 1960, The Beth Chatto Gardens has been transformed into an inspirational informal garden. Working with the philosophy of "right plant, right place" Beth Chatto and her team work with ...
Nomad Sea Kayaking
PO Box 10941, Colchester, Essex CO7 6WF
NOMAD Sea Kayaking is an Essex based Sea Kayaking Company specialising in leading trips along the Essex, Suffolk and Dorset coasts as well as offering expert, professional advice and retailing kayaking equipment and accessories. Why not experience the ...
Boxted Airfield Museum
Langham Lane, Colchester, Essex CO4 5NW
The museum was officialy opened on the 29th of May 2011 by Henry Farwell, American veteran of the 386th Bomb Group based at Boxted in 1943. The opening was the result of 10 years fundraising and 4 years construction. The boxted Airfield Historical Group ...
The Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
Castle House, Colchester, Essex CO7 6AZ
Visit Castle House - The home, studios and grounds where Sir Alfred Munnings, President of the Royal Academy, lived and painted for 40 years. Castle House offers a unique experience, the chance to gain a fresh understanding of an important English artist, ...
