Dutch Quarter
Colchester
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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.

Colchester Zoo
Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Colchester Castle Park
Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of Colchester when you spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Mercury Theatre
Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.

Layer Marney Tower
Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.
Dutch Quarter Hotel Deals

The George of Colchester
Lovely all round hotel
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Colchester Studio Suites
Nice tidy and clean room that looked like it had been recently fitted out. Decent sized Kitchen at each end of the corridor i didn't use them but they looked fully kitted out and new. The hotel is on a quiet residential street but took me 5mins to walk into the town centre which has loads of bars, ...
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Very friendly Reception staff. Rooms comfy and clean. Breakfast had a great gluten free variety and a range of dairy free milks which made a nice change as i have coeliac disease.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
The staff were really happy, polite and very helpful Lovely clean room and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

The Mill Hotel
The room was nice , it did smell a bit damp but as it was right next to the river that was probably why , the shower was broken but we reported that before we left , other than that it was a pleasant stay with a lovely breakfast
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
Great room, lovely shower and free breakfast was a real bonus. Would highly recommend for a hotel room at this price point.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025