Polstead

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St. Mary; the parish church of Polstead This church has been gradually enlarged since it was first built by the Normans. It is believed that some of the bricks used in its construction are the oldest British bricks in existence. Their size proves them not to be Roman.
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Polstead Hall View of Polstead Hall from the Church yard.
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A view of Polstead's village pond
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

4 out of 5
London Road, Marks Tey Colchester England
The price is ₩103,650 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
₩103,650
₩124,380 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
This is now my go to for Colchester area, great place to stay

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club

3 out of 5
Earls Colne Colchester England
The price is ₩96,896 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
₩96,896
₩116,275 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (786 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

The Essex Golf and Country Club
St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

3 out of 5
High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England
The price is ₩157,983 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
₩157,983
₩189,579 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (809 reviews)
To noisy outside as club opposite other then that all good.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

St Nicholas Hotel
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Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

3 out of 5
23 St Peter's St Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ...
Ryegate House Colchester
Booking Urban - Halstead

Booking Urban - Halstead

3 out of 5
61 Kings Road Halstead England
Stay at this apartment in Halstead. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Milbank Stadium and Halstead Leisure Centre ...
Booking Urban - Halstead
Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
1 East Bay Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries ...
Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi
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Popular places to visit

Colchester Zoo which includes animals and zoo animals

Colchester Zoo

5/5(2 reviews)

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Colchester Zoo
Colchester Castle Park showing a castle and heritage architecture

Colchester Castle Park

4/5(12 reviews)

Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

Colchester Castle Park
Willy Lott's Cottage outside in flatford mill in constable country old and famous location building from a painting on a summer afternoon with no people very beautiful

Flatford Mill

Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Flatford Mill
Beth Chatto Garden which includes a park, wildflowers and flowers

Beth Chatto Garden

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Beth Chatto Garden
Colchester which includes theater scenes and interior views

Mercury Theatre

Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.

Mercury Theatre
Layer Marney Tower featuring heritage elements, a park and heritage architecture

Layer Marney Tower

Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.

Layer Marney Tower

Cities near Polstead

Ipswich Waterfront showing a bay or harbor and a sunset

Ipswich