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NOT JUST FOR KIDS
COLCHESTER ZOO
Colchester is the proud home to one of Europe’s finest zoos which is set in over 60 acres of parkland and lakes and home to over 200 rare species, many of which are part of breeding programmes. Daily animal displays provide a fascinating day for the whole family all year round.
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LEISURE WORLD
Leisure World is one of East Anglia’s largest venues for sport, leisure, play and entertainment, with plenty of fun for the whole family! Feel the water in your face as you zoom down the flumes, look up at the sky as you ride the outdoor rapids, pop some bubbles in the Castaway Spa important treasures on display. Nearby and FREE to visit
Pool, or enjoy a dry activity like a family tennis match.
These are just a taster of what’s on offer in the area for families and ‘big kids’ of all ages. See more of
In 2021
NORTHERN GATEWAY SPORTS PARK
Colchester’s Northern Gateway Sports Park is a brand new 76-acre sports park which is on track to open Easter 2021! With a 1-mile cycle track, wide green spaces and a café, the Sports Park is ideal for family bike rides and picnics.
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COLCHESTER MUSEUMS
Colchester’s three fantastic town centre museums have lots to offer visitors - whether you are 9 or 90! At the Castle Museum discover all about Queen Boudica, race a Roman chariot, visit the spooky prisons or simply wonder as history comes to life with an augmented reality tablet tour. Not forgetting to marvel at the many nationally are Hollytrees Museum, an elegant Georgian town house stuffed with treasures including an amazing dolls house which is an exact replica of Hollytrees and its occupants in 1901, and the Natural History Museum housed in Norman All Saints Church, where you can crawl through a badgers set and discover mammoth bones and giant prehistoric shark jaws!
Find out more: colchesterleisureworld.co.uk/ Colchester’s attractions from page 24.
Colchester Castle
We advise checking ahead with venues prior to visiting for the most up to date opening times and visitor information.
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