The Holly House Guide to Colchester

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The Holly House Guide to Colchester

Food Scene

Tasty middle eastern BBQ and mezze. A literal stones throw from the house - and they do take away.
Albatta
18 Sir Isaac's Walk
Tasty middle eastern BBQ and mezze. A literal stones throw from the house - and they do take away.
Tasty lunch menu and great for an evening meal. A top, local independent restaurant serving fresh and tasty dishes. Try the Chilli Udon...
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North Hill Noodle Bar
2 North Hill
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Tasty lunch menu and great for an evening meal. A top, local independent restaurant serving fresh and tasty dishes. Try the Chilli Udon...
Owned by our good friend April, a totally vegan cafe full off plants and warmth. Serving delicious warming food in the winter, and their classic sos rolls and cookies. Stop in for lunch or a lovely hot chocolate and enjoy the beautiful setting.
The Nourish Co.
23 Crouch St
Owned by our good friend April, a totally vegan cafe full off plants and warmth. Serving delicious warming food in the winter, and their classic sos rolls and cookies. Stop in for lunch or a lovely hot chocolate and enjoy the beautiful setting.

Sightseeing

Famous historical point of interest. Lots of Roman, Norman, and Civil War info set within the aptly named Castle Park. A great place for a walk or picnic.
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The Castle Museum
Castle Park
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Famous historical point of interest. Lots of Roman, Norman, and Civil War info set within the aptly named Castle Park. A great place for a walk or picnic.
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Hollytrees Museum
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Drinks & Nightlife

Our local - good selection of local beers and ales. Comfy sofas and a monthly film and music quiz.
Purple Dog
42 Eld Ln
Our local - good selection of local beers and ales. Comfy sofas and a monthly film and music quiz.
Local and touring bands play here, standup comedy and a monthly farmers market (first Friday of every month).
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Kunstzentrum Colchester
Church Street
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Local and touring bands play here, standup comedy and a monthly farmers market (first Friday of every month).
A bar full of unique and delicious beer and ale. An American style restaurant upstairs, heavy on the meats. Top floor often has live music events, and there is a basement Gin bar open at weekends.
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Three Wise Monkeys
60 High St
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A bar full of unique and delicious beer and ale. An American style restaurant upstairs, heavy on the meats. Top floor often has live music events, and there is a basement Gin bar open at weekends.
Church Street Tavern Colchester
3 Church St

Parks & Nature

Bit of a drive, around 40 minutes from Colchester but a stunning wooded area on a river, with a beautiful pub open until late.
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Pin Mill
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Bit of a drive, around 40 minutes from Colchester but a stunning wooded area on a river, with a beautiful pub open until late.
A beautiful walk along a river, an almost jurassic style woodland area and beautiful fields.
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Wrabness
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A beautiful walk along a river, an almost jurassic style woodland area and beautiful fields.
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Mersea Island
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Arts & Culture

A unique gallery space with rotating exhibitions and evening events.
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Firstsite
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A unique gallery space with rotating exhibitions and evening events.
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The Minories Galleries
74 Trinity Square
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Mercury Theatre
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