Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of High Woods Country Park

Salary Brook, off Avon Way, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YR, Tel: 01206 853588, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

A local nature reserve on the edge of Greenstead and Longbridge with open aspect to farmland.

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

Local nature reserve in Colchester.

Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DH, Tel: 01473 433554, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

An enchanting and FREE day out not to be missed! You can enjoy a variety of events and exhibitions throughout the year.

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

High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AD, Tel: 01206 322666, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)

This beautifully converted church showcases the work of over 40/50 creative artisans and the buying skills of specialist retailers on its top two floors while the ground floor houses a Lifestyle Living showroom and a tearoom.

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.

St John's Abbey Gate, Essex, CO2 7EZ, Tel: 01206 282931, (1 miles, 2kms)

This elaborate pinnacled 15thcentury gatehouse, in East Anglian flushwork, is the sole survivor of the Benedictine abbey of St John. It was stormed by Parliamentarian soldiers during the Civil War siege of 1648.

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.

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

Located just north of the High Street and includes: Maidenburgh Street, West Stockwell Street, East Stockwell Street, Stockwell Street, St Helen's Lane, Northgate Street and Nunn's Road.

Mistley, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1HB, Tel: 01206 393884, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Arts and Crafts workshop with exhibitions. Cafe with home cooked food, cakes, coffee and licensed for alcohol.

Magdalen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2LD, Tel: 01206 282920, Email, (2 miles, 2kms)

The depot was constructed in Magdalen Street to house the tramcar fleet, which consisted of 16 (Nos. 1-16) open-top double-deckers manufactured by the Electric Railway & Tramway Carriage Works of Preston, on Brill 21E trucks.

Colchester Central Library, 21 Trinity Square, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JB, Tel: 01206 245900, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

Exhibiting in an Essex library is a great way to get your artwork shown to a large audience, many of whom would not normally go to an art gallery or museum.

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.

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.

7 Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JN, Tel: 01206 577775, (1 miles, 2kms)

A modern cafe and art gallery serving breakfasts, lunches and superb coffee and cakes, all homemade.The gallery exhibits and sells paintings, ceramics and jewellery by leading local artists.

12 St John's Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7AN, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DN, Tel: 01206 729678, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

Nature reserve-125 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitors centre. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children. Hot and cold drinks available.

High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DN, Tel: 01206 282941, (1 miles, 2kms)

Discover and interesting 'hands-on' perspective on the local natural environment from the Ice Age right up to today. Explore the garden trail and stag beetle exhibition, free entry.