Dutch Quarter
Colchester





Visit Dutch Quarter
Popular places to visit

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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 East Bergholt when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars 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.

Beth Chatto Garden
Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.
Things to do

Secrets of West Mersea: Self-Guided Island Puzzle Walk
Top hotels in Dutch Quarter

The George of Colchester
Quirky and incredibly well designed hotel! It can’t be easy remodeling a +500 year old hotel. Location was perfect! Downtown Colchester, walkable to shops and restaurants. Modern amenities, fabulous decor, great location and incredible customer service! I really enjoyed staying in the historic ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Ryegate House Colchester
It was a clean, well set up and very pleasant room. Check in was very straight forward and the location was ideal. This was a really great value stay and I would highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

St Nicholas Hotel
Clean, tidy and on Colchester high street, so a perfect location. Breakfast was served in the hotel opposite, was great.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
A clean hotel and a pleasant stay for 2 nights. Parking is extremely limited but the West End Road car park is only a short walk away and both reasonable cost and easy to pay via the MiPermit app (which will give you a Vat receipt afterwards). The buffet style breakfast was good and the hotel was ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

The Essex Golf and Country Club
Staff very helpful, although check inn at 10.30pm proved sketchy Great leisure facilities, with use of pool etc allowed on the day of departure
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Hotel was nice, food lovely and staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
