Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of High Woods Country Park

Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JN, (1 miles, 2kms)

Tymperleys Museum is currently closed we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Watch the website www.colchestermuseums.org.uk where the latest information will be posted. To speak with someone please email museums@colchester.gov.uk.

Langham Lane, Langham, Nr Colchester, Essex, CO4 5NW, Tel: 01206 865275, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)

Boxted Airfield Museum station 150. The most important US fighter base in the UK in WW2.

Gosbeacks Rd, Colchester, CO3 4RN, Tel: 01206 282931, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

The Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country. Enjoy a walk and discover the highlights of the site with the interpretation boards around the Park.

Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PN, (1 miles, 2kms)

For many years the church of the port of Colchester, St Leonard's and its impressive tower stand just above the river. A delightful and light interior was beautified by the Victorians and contains some fine stained glass.

Balkerne Passage, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3AA, Tel: 01206 282920, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.

River Colne and River Blackwater, Essex, CO7 9HB, Tel: 01206 823373, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

Day trips aboard historic, traditional Thames sailing bawley. Active hands-on sailing. Max 8 guests. Booking essential.

9 Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3SR, Tel: 01206 573194, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

The gardens of Marshall Legal LLP host performances by The Priory Players every summer. Set in the heart of Colchester, the gardens form the back drop to outdoor theatre.

1 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PG, Tel: 01206 282920, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

Home to lots of information about Colchester & the surrounding area, the knowledgeable & friendly staff are here to help you on what to do, where to go or places to stay. The place to buy gifts and souvenirs, book guided tours & coach trips

Nottage Institute, The Quay, Wivenhoe, UK, Tel: 01206 824142, (1 miles, 2kms)

A registered charity specialising in teaching RYA Shorebased Courses and other unique nautical courses. The Nottage also houses a maritime museum with a collection of paintings, photographs and models.

Green Lane, Aldham, Colchester, CO6 3RE, Tel: 01206 571070, (5 miles, 8kms)

Church of England parish church in Aldham near Colchester.

University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, Tel: 01206 873184, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)

Contemporary art gallery showing temporary exhibitions and associated events. Parkland with lakes and sculptures.

Lexden Park, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4AG, Tel: 01206 853588, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

Local nature reserve in Colchester.

Eld Lane, Colchester, UK, Tel: 01206 571879, (1 miles, 2kms)

Baptist

St Botolphs Prioy, Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QA, Tel: 01206 282931, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the Anglo-Saxon minster community of Colchester. Only the ruined remains of the nave survive today, under the care of English Heritage.

Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9JD, Tel: 01206 282920, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

A defensive system built to protect Camulodunum dating from around 100BC. Camulodunum was not a town in the modern sense, but was more like a large country estate.

Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, CO1 1PT, Tel: 01206 573948, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EE, Tel: 01206 572641, (1 miles, 2kms)

The first St Botolph's Church was built where the ruins of St Botolph's Priory Church now stand.

Opposite Bridge Cottage, Flatford Mill, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6UL, Tel: 01787 313199, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Boat trips on Stour Trusty II with scheduled half hour return trips to Fen Bridge every Saturday and Sunday or private charters between Stratford St. Mary and Brantham other days.