What's Colchester like for family-friendly holidays?
The historic destination of Colchester is a great choice if you’ve been thinking about a holiday with the children. The museums, art scene and castle are just a few things that make this an attractive family holiday destination. Take to the air and fly into London (SEN-Southend), which is located 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Colchester?
How many family-friendly hotels will I be able to find in Colchester?
Expedia has 22 hotels in Colchester that are perfect for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Colchester?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Colchester is 727 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Colchester?
While you and your family are holidaying in Colchester, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Xtreme Gaming and Mercury Theatre. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Colchester Zoo and The Minories Galleries.
What's the best way for us to get around Colchester?
If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Colchester Town Station, Colchester Station or Colchester Hythe Station. Colchester might not have many public transport options, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.
Colchester Hotel Reviews
Expedia verified reviews
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"All of the above 5 star"
A verified traveller stayed at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
"What a lovely hotel - couldn't fault it. Had never heard of the brand of hotel before, but all was good. Very quiet hotel so had a peaceful sleep. We eat there too and again, couldn't fault the food or staff - would definitely use this brand of hotel again"
A verified traveller stayed at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
"The ambiance of the hotel was very welcoming and it was what it said, a Tudor building. It was what we wanted, Quirky. All the staff were excellent, friendly and most helpful. The only negative was that the street outside was very noisy at night but that is not the fault of the hotel as we were in the centre of Colchester. Over all it was a very positive experience. "
A verified traveller stayed at Brook Red Lion Hotel
"Good stay at this hotel, a convenient option for Stansted Airport. I appreciate the quick check-in despite a large group of guests arriving simultaneously off the shuttle bus. Bus to airport is convenient and frequent (every 30mins, 5 min ride, 4euro, buses run nearly 24hr). A little shabby in areas, but overall a good option for an early flight out of STN. "
A verified traveller stayed at Novotel London Stansted Airport
"I arrived at the property on 30/3/24 at around 3am as I decided not to return to London with the persons I arrived with. I was stranded. Can’t remember the person in receptions name but he was very patient and helpful with me as I tried to payment in which I finally did. Thank you once again for being great at your job Tina"
A verified traveller stayed at Marks Tey Hotel Colchester