Looking for things to do in Colchester? You have come to the right place. The Tourist Trail is filled with ideas about interesting places to visit in Colchester.

Whether you are looking for somewhere exciting to go at the weekend, you want to find out about the best Colchester attractions, or you need ideas about how to spend your Birthday, we have plenty of suggestions.

Visiting new places or returning to old favourites is a great way to relax and spend time with others. So if you are on the lookout for Colchester activities, days out, or attractions, look no further.

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Fancy spending the day at the Zoo? Seeing steam engines up close? Trying a new activity? Or exploring a heritage site? Whatever you are in the mood for, there are so many places to visit in Colchester.

If you want to see a wider range of attractions, why not have a look at our Essex attractions listings? Here you will find a greater choice of places to visit and things to do that you might not have otherwise come across. You can also refine your search to reflect how far you are willing to travel by altering the ‘distance’ options next to the location search box.

There are attractions to suit all interests, including art galleries, museums, stately homes, gardens, escape rooms, go karting tracks, farms, soft play areas, antiques centres, and outdoor adventure activities.

If you are looking for things to do on a rainy day, you can select the ‘Rainy Days’ filter to the left of the listings to show all the attractions that are suitable for when the weather is less than ideal. On a budget? Select the ‘Free to do’ filter to see a range of budget friendly options that don’t require an entry fee.

The individual listings show useful details such as their location, opening times, and contact details. Some attractions also show special events that they have planned or current offers at the bottom of their listing. This helps you to stay up to date and take advantage of savings and offers. This means you have the information you need to plan the perfect day out.