Thorrington
Travel Guide
Visit Thorrington

St Nicholas Hotel
Clean and tidy, perfect for a quick overnight. Be aware standard rooms do not come with a smart tv, yet superior rooms do. Wish we had known this before booking as we were intending to watch a live event in the room but could not.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
All staff were excellent and went out of their way to make our stay as good as they could. Although a modern hotel , it doesn’t really cater for us older generation. Unable to use tv in our rooms, only via apps which we couldn’t use. 1 lift was out of order and the second lift kept failing, so the ...
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

The Essex Golf and Country Club
The spa and pool was excellent and the gym fantastic. Quiet location, a little out of the way. Nice room and extra large bed. Bathroom a bit dated but acceptable. Nice bar, golf course and tennis facilities including paddle courts.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Ryegate House Colchester
Ideal location for walking to the centre. On site free parking a major boon
Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Staycations Maldon Suites
This was a last-minute getaway for me and my wife. We have four young kids and two older ones, and the youngest had been poorly, so we weren’t going to go. But we found this property and decided to book for one night. Although it was a little further than I would usually like for a one-night stay, ...
Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Booking Urban - Halstead
Wow was blown away by this accommodation. Set next to a lovely park that our kids absolutely loved, we booked into the top 2 bed flat with amazing decor, compact kitchen that feels superbly spacious. From automatic gate, to coded entry, this apartment is what modern staycations are all about. Oh ...
Reviewed on Apr 30, 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 spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out 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.

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.

Colchester Town Hall
Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.
Things to do

Private Escape Game Experience in Colchester




