Dutch Quarter Travel Guide
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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
Get up close to huge mammals, watch as birds of prey swoop above your head and come face to face with deadly reptiles at one of the best zoos in Britain.
Colchester Castle Park
Take a pedalo for a spin on the lake, practicing your putting at the mini golf course or just put your feet up in Colchester’s favourite 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.
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.
Layer Marney Tower
The tallest Tudor gatehouse in England is a great place to spend an afternoon outdoors, exploring the knot garden, farm and the historic grounds.
Our pick of the best Dutch Quarter Hotel Deals
The George of Colchester
Very clean, excellent food and a fairy bitty place very good time
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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 13 Aug 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Room was clean amd tidy would of been nice to have some biscuits with my tea. Bathroom was very nice and clean. The main reception area all of the glass mirros were filthy and windows and floor out side could do with a clean. Apart from that very nice and happy with the stay
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Just a really nice hotel with helpful staff and nice setting
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The Essex Golf and Country Club
Room was spotless, very comfortable, free upgrade. Facilities were great; gym was amazing, great pool, bar, restaurant. Staff were accommodating and friendly. Loads of free, on-site parking.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
St Nicholas Hotel
Great location , Clean & large rooms and close to the high street, restaurants and pubs
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
