Oaks Rest Guidebook
Sightseeing
科爾切斯特動物園
Maldon RoadThe excellent Colchester Zoo is only 7 minutes drive.
A beautiful park with duck pond, boardwalks and ancient oak trees which is covered in Bluebottles, then Daffodils in the spring and wonderful all year round.
We are just 5 minutes walk through the Bluebottle Grove woodland accessed from the Garden gate or through Endsleigh Meadow at the other side of Magazine Farm Way.
Lexden Park
Church LaneA beautiful park with duck pond, boardwalks and ancient oak trees which is covered in Bluebottles, then Daffodils in the spring and wonderful all year round.
We are just 5 minutes walk through the Bluebottle Grove woodland accessed from the Garden gate or through Endsleigh Meadow at the other side of Magazine Farm Way.
Wonderful and enchanting woodland walk. Oaks Lodge overlooks it and you can access it from the back gate, with a small slope, or from the road.
Bluebottle Grove Dyke
Wonderful and enchanting woodland walk. Oaks Lodge overlooks it and you can access it from the back gate, with a small slope, or from the road.
Excellent castle to visit for a few hours of excellent history.
It is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and has interactive displays, exhibits and a beautiful surrounding park, this museum has something for everyone.
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城堡博物館
Castle ParkExcellent castle to visit for a few hours of excellent history.
It is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and has interactive displays, exhibits and a beautiful surrounding park, this museum has something for everyone.
Theatre
The excellent Mercury Theatre is 10 minutes drive or 30 minutes walk.
They have of the best Pantomimes at Christmas, oh yes they do!
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Mercury Theatre
The excellent Mercury Theatre is 10 minutes drive or 30 minutes walk.
They have of the best Pantomimes at Christmas, oh yes they do!
Food scene
Wonderful traditional pub food with local produce served in a beautiful 17th-century building with outdoor seating. Great for a lovely meal and only around 15 minutes walk, also has a free car park.
The Lexden Crown
235 Lexden RdWonderful traditional pub food with local produce served in a beautiful 17th-century building with outdoor seating. Great for a lovely meal and only around 15 minutes walk, also has a free car park.
Amazing independently run Coffee shop in Prettygate. Has a wide selection of breakfast and lunch options as well as a great coffee and cake selection.
At around 7 minutes walk from the accommodation its a great option for a breakfast or lunch out.
Coffee Hog Prettygate
Amazing independently run Coffee shop in Prettygate. Has a wide selection of breakfast and lunch options as well as a great coffee and cake selection.
At around 7 minutes walk from the accommodation its a great option for a breakfast or lunch out.
Shopping
Excellent shopping park within 10 minute drive. Has a great selection of restaurants and shops.
Tollgate Centre Shopping Park
Tollgate WestExcellent shopping park within 10 minute drive. Has a great selection of restaurants and shops.
Some excellent shops within 10 minutes drive, including a great Marks and Spencers with cafe and food court.
Stane Retail Park
Some excellent shops within 10 minutes drive, including a great Marks and Spencers with cafe and food court.
Co-op Food
Local Co-op grocery shop open from 7am to 10pm and within 5 minutes walk.