Guidebook for Essex
Drinks & Nightlife
Roberts Club
18-22 Vineyard StMixed age but usually more popular with the 30+ crowd
Sightseeing
St. Botolph's Priory
Saint Botolph's Church WalkOld catholic priory ruins which was destroyed by Henry VIII
Colchester Castle Park
High StreetOld Norman Castle surrounded by a beautiful Victorian park
Known as Constable country after the famous English painter John Constable. Very pretty with lots of small tea shops and old pubs. You can rent a boat or walk along the river.
65 locals recommend
Dedham
Known as Constable country after the famous English painter John Constable. Very pretty with lots of small tea shops and old pubs. You can rent a boat or walk along the river.
Arts & Culture
Art and local history. Designed by a Spanish architect and cost £23 million to build. There is a small cafe inside and different exhibitions.
35 locals recommend
Firstsite
Art and local history. Designed by a Spanish architect and cost £23 million to build. There is a small cafe inside and different exhibitions.
Local Theatre which is well established. Includes a small restaurant.
21 locals recommend
Mercury Theatre
Local Theatre which is well established. Includes a small restaurant.
Parks & Nature
Abbey Fields
Large open park which is good for a run or a walk
Shopping
Discounted outlet shopping village with lots of restaurants and a small cinema
14 locals recommend
Braintree Village
Chapel HillDiscounted outlet shopping village with lots of restaurants and a small cinema