Colchester Zoo

Advantages: Lots of animals, large enclosures
Disadvantages: Very hilly, lots of walking

...My nephew?s birthdays are within a couple of days of each other and I?d been struggling to find them something they haven?t already got. My boyfriend suggested taking them out for the day, so off we went for a family day out at Colchester Zoo. Getting there was quite simple seeing as I only live 5 minutes away but their website has some good directions whether you go by car or bus etc. The car park is quite big so there are plenty of spaces, even when it?s busy. ***Admission*** We paid £13.99 per adult and £7.75 per child (3-14yrs). Under 3?s get in free and there are cheaper prices for senior citizens and disabled etc. ***Inside*** Once we?d paid to get in we were handed a welcome guide. This showed a large map of the zoo on one side and lots of info about feeding times and donations on the other. The map shows how...

littlewebby 05.07.2007 · Read review
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Milsoms Restaurant and Hotel

Advantages: Amazing fish and chips in the restaurant
Disadvantages: Hotel overpriced and over complacent

...We stayed at Milsoms a couple of nights ago and did not have a fantastic experience. Yes, the food is excellent in the restaurant, but we were not happy to pay £4.75 for bread that arrived one minute before our main course. Also, there were several problems with our overnight stay in the hotel. When we arrived, our room was freezing cold, the radiator in the room was not working (and it snowed that night in Colchester!). A plumber had to be called out but it seemed surprising that the staff had not noticed the problem earlier. In fact, we got the impression that nobody had checked our room as there was only one teabag left for the two of us, only one sachet of hot chocolate and no white sugar. There is a sign saying call reception for milk and cookies, but when we did so we were told the cookies were not available today. It must...

ruteleweg 30.10.2008 · Read review
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  Harvester Restaurants

Advantages: Always one close by, quick turn out, children are welcome and catered for.
Disadvantages: Toilets can be quite disturbing, not all dishes taste as good they are described.

...Harvester Restaurants Restaurant Reviewed: Stag and Hounds Winchester Road Basingstoke Hampshire (next to Comet and Home Base) The Harvester chain of Restaurants have over 2000 outlets across the United Kingdom and owned and operated by Mitchells and Butlers, who claim to be the UK's leading operator of managed pubs, bars and restaurants. Harvester claim to offer healthy eating, drinking and entertainment in one reasonably priced outlet. **** Parking and Getting a Table ***** As with most of the Harvester's I have visited, there is usually ample free parking at the rear of the establishment. However on Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch times these places are heaving with customers, so avoid the crowds, go early and if possible ring and reserve a table. The Stag and Hounds is no exception but fortunately...

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Colchester

Advantages: Has Everything You need
Disadvantages: Bit of an under-rated town

...to visitors. There are many restaurants in Colchester ranging from the fast-food outlets to family-friendly restaurants providing traditional English food, Chinese, Indian and Italian and many more. The choice is up to you. As well as the restaurants there are many pubs, clubs and wine bars to be visited. And just as you thought that was it there is more. Colchester provides a wide range of leisure activities. These include attractions for the old and the young and can be enjoyed by anybody. There is roller skating in the largest skating ring in East Anglia, which is in the same building as the much loved game of Quasar. The mercury theatre offers a bit of culture which is near ?Jumbo? the water tower. A little further on from the theatre the cinema can be found which has recently opened and is as comfortable as they come...

Frevia 30.09.2003 · Read review
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Tosa Restaurant

Advantages: Read Opp
Disadvantages: Read Opp

...Introduction I was recommended this restaurant by a friend who was really impressed by the quality of the food and service of this restaurant from her visit. I was interested to see this for myself on a wintery evening at the weekend. The restaurant itself is located in West London which is a quite posh and upmarket area. To the left of the restaurant was an office building and to the right was a back store retail outlet. Directly opposite this restaurant was an Allied Irish bank outlet. I was pleased overall as the location made it easily accessible on the public transport network in London. The restaurant is located near Stanford Brook W6 area of London and is just a few minutes away by walking to the restaurant. Fast Facts Food: Japanese, Chargrilled, Fresh, Authentic and Tasty Location: West London Stanford Brook...

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Colchester castle, a great museum!

Advantages: it's a castle, loads of cool history!
Disadvantages: no eating facilities

..., but restaurants and cafes are a stones throw away and in the summer you could enjoy a picnic in the park during your visit.There are toilets on the ground floor. Prices Adult-£4.70 Children 5-15-£3.00 Children under 5-free Retired and concessions-£3.00 Saver ticket-£12.50 (2 adults and 2 concessions, or 1 plus 3) Group rate (20 or more people) adults-£4.10 Children-£2.70 Guided tour (additional after admission to the castle) Adults-£1.80 Children-£1.00 Opening times Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm all year round. Sun 11am - 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Telephone: 01206 282939 Fax: 01206 282925 The castle is a 5 minute walk from the bus station, which just a cross the road, and a 10 minute walk from colchester train station, 15 minutes from north station, the closet car parks are...

Vickytoria 24.08.2005 (05.09.2005) · Read review
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Rags to riches...Colchester Zoo

Advantages: easy to find,free parking clean zoo
Disadvantages: lots of walking

...each exhibit. I’m not keen on the idea that animals are caged, but Colchester has gone to every extreme to allow as much freedom as possible. The monkeys have a respectable living area, lots of ropes and toys. The elephants after years of building now have a waterfall and it appears that they are allowed access to reasonable grassy area. They no longer reside on a concrete slab. You are still able to feed the elephants with the vegetables provided but it’s behind a fence. This creates a bottleneck. If you would like the experience of feeding the elephants, collect the food and wait till the crowd has dispersed, otherwise expect to be pushed and shoved. The restaurants offer very expensive greasy dishes, take a picnic and enjoy the entertainment laid on during school holidays. This zoo is not full of modern rides...

Diane22025 02.02.2001 (04.02.2001) · Read review
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Get off your high horse onto a.....

Advantages: Good cheap food
Disadvantages: The time we had to wait for the table!

...I thought I’d write an opinion on The Hungry Horse after I went there for my Birthday meal. There are many jazzy and flashy restaurants around the Colchester area and me, my sister and her hubby and my man were all booked in at Clowns. I have been there a couple of times before and quite liked it although it isn’t exactly cheap. Especially if the two men were going to order steak……..which they did! My sister suggested we go to The Hungry Horse after she saw a sign for Steak on the cheap!!! She rang up and booked us a table for around 8 O’clock. I wasn’t sure really what to expect but my boyfriend said he had been before and they serve massive portions. We arrived to find 2 spaces in the car park, which was very convenient as me and my man would be going on somewhere else later, but my sister...

Honey_Bee 31.10.2002 · Read review
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Colchester Zoo.

Advantages: Over 200+ animals, white tiger and free parking.
Disadvantages: Some areas difficult to access for the disabled.

...I have to say, one of the best zoo's I have visited in this country. Such a vast amount of wild animals to see and lots of activities for the whole family. LOCATION = Just south of Colchester on the A1124 off the A12. I departed from Sidcup, Kent which took just under a hours drive. I used the AA Autoroute finder which was very easy to follow. PRICES The prices are very competitive from similar attractions of its kind and if you purchase on-line, there are various discounts to be had. Simply request desired amount of tickets on-line, pay, then print out your entrance tickets. Entry prices below. Adult £12.99 or £11.99 on-line booking Children 3-16 years £ 6.99 or £ 5.99 on-line booking Senior Citizen £ 8.99 or £ 6.99 on-line booking...

wizz05 18.08.2005 · Read review
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Great food, great service, great value

Advantages: Modern, excellent food, great service
Disadvantages: They don't take bookings and it can get busy

...I enjoy going out for business lunches now and again and I am very fortunate because working close to the Essex/Suffolk border there are some very good restaurants in the area which are nicely rural but easily accessed from the office. One of my favourite haunts is Milsom's Restaurant at Dedham. Milsoms Restaturant is within the Milsom's Hotel which is a Victorian country house built in 1850 and bought by Dorothy and Arthur Milsom in 1959. In 1981 their son Gerald Milsom transformed it into the Dedham Vale Hotel and Terrace restaurant. Twenty years later, Geraldine Milsom transformed the building into a stylish bar and brasserie which is very well known in the area for its fine food and informal atmosphere. It is run by the same people who have The Pier Hotel in Harwich and The Talbooth and the Maison Talbooth also in Dedham...

laramax 23.02.2007 · Read review
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