Mersea Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mersea Island

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Poker Dot Getaway 2 - Stay-play-getaway
Reviewed on 13 May 2023

Beautiful 3-bedroom Caravan at Mersea Island

Fantastic Family 3-bed Static Caravan Cooper bea
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025
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 Colchester when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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

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.

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.