Reece's Guidebook
Days out
Just a few minutes drive from Vine Cottage is Colchester Zoo (4.9km/6 minutes by car) and it’s the 11th best zoo around the world!
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Zoo Colchester
Maldon RoadJust a few minutes drive from Vine Cottage is Colchester Zoo (4.9km/6 minutes by car) and it’s the 11th best zoo around the world!
The Castle Museum
Castle ParkVisit Tiptree Jam Factory & Tea Rooms (13km/15 minutes by car) for a tour of the museum and have a spot of afternoon tea.
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Tiptree Tea Room, Museum and Jam Shop
Factory HillVisit Tiptree Jam Factory & Tea Rooms (13km/15 minutes by car) for a tour of the museum and have a spot of afternoon tea.
If it’s ancient history you are after visit Britain’s only known Roman Circus Centre (6.6km/12 minutes by car).
Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Roman Circus WalkIf it’s ancient history you are after visit Britain’s only known Roman Circus Centre (6.6km/12 minutes by car).
Visit England tallest Tudor gatehouse Layer Marney Tower (9.4km/13 minutes by car) built by King Henry VIII’s good friend Lord Marney around 1520, not long after Vine Cottage was built.
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Layer Marney Tower
Visit England tallest Tudor gatehouse Layer Marney Tower (9.4km/13 minutes by car) built by King Henry VIII’s good friend Lord Marney around 1520, not long after Vine Cottage was built.
For fans of the true story of pirate radio station Radio Caroline, take a boat trip and tour of Radio Caroline MV Ross Revenge (20km/26 minutes by car) from the popular seaside resort Mersea.
Radio Caroline's MV Ross Revenge
For fans of the true story of pirate radio station Radio Caroline, take a boat trip and tour of Radio Caroline MV Ross Revenge (20km/26 minutes by car) from the popular seaside resort Mersea.
City/town information
Colchester
Sightseeing
The Castle Museum
Castle ParkFood scene
Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant Colchester
20-21 MiddleboroughThe Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie
75 East StGreyFriars Hotel & Restaurant
High StreetWivenhoe House Hotel
Park RoadThe Swan Stanway station
Banquet Chinese
342 London RdPrincess Charlotte
London RoadThe Alma
School RoadThe Cricketers
Spring LaneBarn Brasserie Great Tey
Brook RoadThe Kings Arms
3 Old StDonkey and Buskins Colchester
Layer RoadThe Red Dog
Kelvedon RoadThe Old Crown
Lodge RoadWest Mersea Oyster Bar
Coast Road