Polstead

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St. Mary; the parish church of Polstead This church has been gradually enlarged since it was first built by the Normans. It is believed that some of the bricks used in its construction are the oldest British bricks in existence. Their size proves them not to be Roman.
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Polstead Hall View of Polstead Hall from the Church yard.
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A view of Polstead's village pond
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

4 out of 5
London Road, Marks Tey Colchester England
The price is S$132 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
S$132
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great location, 10 minutes from rhe shops &zoo. Food was lovley, rooms were clean & staff were very friendly & helpful. Would 100%stay again.

Reviewed on 22 Mar, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club

3 out of 5
Earls Colne Colchester England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$100 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
S$100
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (789 reviews)
Just brilliant

Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026

The Essex Golf and Country Club
St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

3 out of 5
High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England
The price is S$215 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
S$215
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (810 reviews)
Good value for money excellent room

Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026

St Nicholas Hotel
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Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

3 out of 5
23 St Peter's St Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ...
Ryegate House Colchester
Booking Urban - Halstead

Booking Urban - Halstead

3 out of 5
61 Kings Road Halstead England
Stay at this apartment in Halstead. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Milbank Stadium and Halstead Leisure Centre ...
Booking Urban - Halstead
Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
1 East Bay Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries ...
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Popular places to visit

Colchester Zoo which includes animals and zoo animals

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 Zoo
Colchester Castle Park showing heritage architecture and château or palace

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.

Colchester Castle Park
Willy Lott's Cottage outside in flatford mill in constable country old and famous location building from a painting on a summer afternoon with no people very beautiful

Flatford Mill

Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Flatford Mill
Beth Chatto Garden showing a park, wild flowers and flowers

Beth Chatto Garden

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

Beth Chatto Garden
Layer Marney Tower showing a park, heritage elements and a castle

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.

Layer Marney Tower
Colchester featuring interior views and theatre scenes

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.

Mercury Theatre
Colchester featuring markets and signage as well as a large group of people

Colchester