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 WalkTasty 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 HillTasty 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 StOwned 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 ParkFamous 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.
Hollytrees Museum
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local - good selection of local beers and ales. Comfy sofas and a monthly film and music quiz.
Purple Dog
42 Eld LnOur 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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Colchester Arts Centre
Church StreetLocal 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 StA 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 StParks & 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
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
A beautiful walk along a river, an almost jurassic style woodland area and beautiful fields.
Mersea Island
Arts & Culture
A unique gallery space with rotating exhibitions and evening events.
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Firstsite
A unique gallery space with rotating exhibitions and evening events.
The Minories Galleries
74 Trinity SquareMercury Theatre