Award winning Colchester Zoo set in over 60 acres of parkland and lakes housing over 200 species. Learn More Mersea Island's thriving front awash with seafood restaurants & pubs & has a popular Country Park. Learn More Visit Tiptree Jam, famous the world over, including a museum, tea room and gift shop. Learn More See More Nearby Constable Country, with quaint villages, an AONB made famous by the painter John Constable. Learn More Colchester Castle with Europes largest Norman keep, exhibitions, displays & family friendly events. Learn More See Less