Visit Wivenhoe
St Nicholas Hotel
"Clean large room, parking in nearby sister hotel, would benefit from a vending machine. But will def use again when next in Colchester"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Ipswich
"Bed needs some upgrade hard thin and maybe a spring or two other then that 1 issue the staff was great"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Essex Golf and Country Club
"good staff and clean room"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Beautifully refurbished cottage in Lower Wivenhoe with games room, pet friendly!
"We booked the property for my relatives to stay in while they were visiting us, and they were delighted with it"
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Ryegate House Colchester
"Ideal location for walking to the centre. On site free parking a major boon"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Staycations Maldon Suites
"This was a last-minute getaway for me and my wife. We have four young kids and two older ones, and the youngest had been poorly, so we weren’t going to go. But we found this property and decided to book for one night. Although it was a little further than I would usually like for a one-night stay, ..."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
Beth Chatto Garden
Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.
Colchester Town Hall
Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.
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.
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