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Colchester is England's oldest recorded Roman town; numerous artefacts still remain. The castle has a permanent exhibition of Roman items on display. It's highly recommended for families with children because many of the displays are interactive and children are encouraged to try on costumes, helmets, chain mail, and to participate in various sections. 

Some of the narrow streets are reminiscent of the Shambles in York and offer interesting individual shops to browse in.  An ancient clock museum is worth a peek with a worthy collection of historical time pieces. 

The zoo, on the outskirts of Colchester is one of the best in the country. It's well designed with wide walkways, plenty of interesting information, falconry displays, several play grounds for children to relax in between viewing, and food for animal feeding time; it allows children to get close to some of the animals and participate.

There's plenty to do for anyone holidaying in the area. Colchester offers a wide variety of family amusements.  For the younger child there is an enormous soft-play centre called 'Go Bananas', there is a large leisure centre with pool, and laser games just to mention a few.  The coast and beaches are just a short drive away, as in Constable Country, and the pretty villages of north Essex.  

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Rookery Lodge, sleeps 6 in 2 bedrooms, Colchester, Tel: 01206 230488

Cosy picturesque 2 bedroom holiday cottage / bungalow on quiet Arable farm, No livestock except five horses. Duck pond nearby.  Click on any of the photographs of the cottage for more details.

	The cottage is within walking distance of Dedham, Constable country, Ardleigh. Convenient for Essex , East Anglia, Suffolk coasts.  Within 1/2 hour Mersea, Frinton, Harwich, Felixstowe. 1hr Orford, Aldeburgh Dunwich Southwold Cambridge. 1/4 hr. Historic Colchester and Ipswich. 45 mins from Stansted Airport.
Dining table	Lounge in Rookery Lodge

Spring Hall Cottage in Constable Country, Colchester- sleeps 2-4

Spring Hall Cottage is a charming 200 years old Grade II listed thatched cottage that sits on the North Essex/South Suffolk borders in Constable Country. Recently refurbished to a very high standard with a new kitchen and bathroom complementing the wealth of exposed beams.

There are two separate double bedrooms one of which can be made into two single beds if required, the lounge is 23 feet long which features the original inglenook fireplace, the dining room area seats 8 comfortably so you can entertain your family and friends in style.

The cottage has an enclosed garden of approximately one third of an acre laid down to lawns and flowerbeds with views overlooking farm land, so ideal for children. Well-behaved pets also welcome.There is a double cart lodge and patio area with a gas BBQ provided so Al Fresco dining is a possibility on warm and sunny days.

Telephone 01206 251 619, or 07779 264 679 or click on cottage photograph for details.

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