Hotels near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool Colchester

Ready for an education in local botany? Beth Chatto Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Elmstead Market. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Colchester Castle Park and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh, both nearby.

Immerse yourself in nature and spend the day at Cudmore Grove Country Park, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central East Mersea. If you like Cudmore Grove Country Park, you'll love Beth Chatto Garden and Colchester Castle Park, both just a short drive away.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Wyvernwood, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Alresford. If you have fun at Wyvernwood, you'll love Beth Chatto Garden and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh, both located nearby.

Travelers might want a tour of Mersea Island Vineyard, just one of the places to visit, and located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central East Mersea.

Jaywick Martello Tower is just one of the landmarks located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from central Clacton-on-Sea, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.

If museums are on your list of things to see, then you might want to head to Mersea Island Museum, located in the heart of West Mersea.If you want to experience more of the culture West Mersea has to offer, head to Five Lakes Resort, Mersea Island Vineyard, and Abberton Reservoir.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Jaywick Sands is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Clacton-on-Sea. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Clacton-on-Sea Beach.

If you’re after a show while in the center of Clacton-on-Sea, you might want to get tickets at West Cliff Theatre. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Princes Theatre is just a short walk away.