Mersea Island Museum

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.

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Mersea Island Vineyard during your travels to Colchester. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the lively bars.

Learn about the local history of Southminster when you take a trip to St. Peter-on-the-Wall. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Explore the great outdoors at Cudmore Grove Country Park, a lovely green space in Colchester. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the lively bars.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Abberton Reservoir during your travels in Colchester. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.