Great Bentley Holidays
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Your Great Bentley Holiday
The easiest way to experience this unique city is with a tailor-made Great Bentley holiday package. Stay in the neighbourhood of Mistley, which is great for families, history and nature or go someplace else — our package deals are all about you. If your trip to Great Bentley includes a little sightseeing, drop by much-loved attractions like University of Essex, Beth Chatto Garden and Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Whoever you're heading away with and whatever the size of your budget, your dream Great Bentley holiday is just clicks away with Expedia.
Great Bentley Essential Information
Language | English |
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Currency | British pounds sterling |
Closest Airport | Southend Airport (SEN) |
Population | 1,550 |
Max Temp Winter | 7ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 21ºC |
Top Sights | Colchester Zoo, Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre |
Top hotels in Great Bentley
St Nicholas Hotel
"Nice people Good clean easy to find location"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
"I couldn't fault this stay (aside from paying 8 pounds for parking on top of the room). The room was good value for money, excellently appointed with comfortable beds and a lovely modern bathroom. It was also very quiet in spite of being near to a main road. The hotel has a modern feel and feels ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
B&B HOTEL Ipswich
"Nice hotel -room good, food good - could do with a few more car park spaces"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
Colchester Zoo
Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.
Colchester Castle Park
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.
Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
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* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.
