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Hollytrees Museum
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Enjoy 300 years of history in this beautiful Georgian townhouse through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discover what family life was life for the rich and the poor. Then be transported back to the days before washing machines to try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant.
Explore Hollytrees in miniature through the dolls’ house or discover Bernard Mason’s fascinating collection of Colchester clocks. You can even learn all about the origins of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, loved the world over and written in Colchester.
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Opening Hours
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday CLOSED
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Castle Park
See & Do
Colchester Castle park is located at the bottom of the high street and is home to Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum. It’s a great place to spend some time with the family having a picnic or having fun on the large children’s play area.
From here you can also find the river walk and old roman walls.
Castle park also hosts a large range of events from family fun days to concerts and festivals. Find out what’s happening in Castle Park on our events guide.
Nearby places

Castle Park
See & Do
Colchester Castle park is located at the bottom of the high street and is home to Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum. It’s a great place to spend some time with the family having a picnic or having fun on the large children’s play area.
From here you can also find the river walk and old roman walls.
Castle park also hosts a large range of events from family fun days to concerts and festivals. Find out what’s happening in Castle Park on our events guide.
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Pizza Express
Eat & Drink
Located in the heart of Colchester’s historic Dutch Quarter, tucked away behind the imposing Victorian Town Hall. The perfect place to grab a pizza and take in the views of Britain’s Oldest Recorded Town.
PizzaExpress believes that dining out should be one of life’s highlights. It’s why every PizzaExpress pizzeria is packed with pizzazz and only the freshest and perfectly sourced ingredients will do. It’s why every dish is made with care — and flair. Because at PizzaExpress, a pizza doesn’t just mean dinnertime, it means showtime.
On the menu you’ll find icons you know and love like Dough Balls, American Hot or the Sloppy Giuseppe, as well as vegan or gluten-free options, and lighter dishes such as the Leggera. Not to mention the children’s Piccolo menu, signature cocktails and unmissable desserts.
So let PizzaExpress turn your main course into a main event when you dine out, takeaway or order for delivery. And if you join the PizzaExpress Club, you can earn treats on the house every time you dine, from a free child’s meal and more at Gold to doughballs at Bronze. Find out more at pizzaexpress.com/club.










