Colchester Library is, quite frankly, awesome. There is a huge selection of books and videos in all…read moregenres, and staff are always on hand to offer advice or guidance in finding books. The computer system is brilliant, as it not only tell you which books are in stick but where in the library to find them You can also book computers to surf the internet, which is brilliant if your home computer gives up the ghost at the critical stage in a project or similar. In all, the best library in the Colchester area and highly recommended for readers of all ages.

The library is excellent for all ages. You can spend hours in there researching your family…read morehistory, surfing the internet, looking at newspapers even looking for books if you wanted. Never get the feeling of being rushed by the staff, always very helpful

Small town library…read more There's various sections as you'd expect as well as a small bank of PCs. They offer photo copying as well as DVD and CD hire for a reasonable price

i like this libary for the fact it is small and not many people uses it which means it is quiet. it…read moreis situated on school grounds which is one thing that lets it down however that is the only thing it is a lovely libary and the staff are polite and approcable. i lve the kids corner that they have as well!

This review is specifically for the tot and baby classes on Thursday mornings. The instructor is…read morevery engaging and is well prepared. She does a great job of mixing songs, actions and activities. She remembers the children's names and was really kind to my sister in law who got the time wrong and steered us to arrive late. She was also very engaging with my daughter even though we won't be back for quite some time. If she hosted a paid class somewhere, I wouldn't hesitate to join in. I have been to at least 20 different locations and instructors for library time over the course of my daughters first two years and she was hands down the best!

Lavenham is a picturesque little village in Suffolk that used to be the hub of the wool trade in…read morethe region, and this beautiful timber framed building used to be the heart of the community, acting as a meeting place and hosting charities. The visit won't take long as it's basically a few rooms where you can enjoy the architecture and the history of the guildhall. Downstairs in the main hall you will notice the huge amount of carved beams, reflecting the wealth of the merchant families; upstairs you will learn about the history of the building after the decline of the wool trade (it turned into a prision and a workhouse at some point) and watch a 10 minute movie about the village, made in the 40s as government propaganda waxing lirycal about country life during the war. At the back there is a small but pleasant walled garden where you can find dye plants used in the trade, including the ones producing the traditional pigment used for the famous local blue cloth. I believe they sell plants, too. There is a tearoom offering typical National Trust fare (it's often the same in most of the locations). I wouldn't bother as the village has a wealth of tearooms with more variety; scones here are good, though. :) If you are in the area do pay a visit, it is more interesting than it looks like.

Lovely little museum with detailed info about the history of the wool trade. Doesn't take long to…read moreget around, maybe an hour/hour and half if you read and take in everything. Adore the buidling and Tudor beams inside. A sweet little medieval town with alot of original buildings/features/houses.

An amazing place to visit. Wear the headphones and be given the history behind this amazing place.read more

There is plenty to see and do at Languard fort. The whole place is open to visitors (if I remember…read morecorrectly) and you can look out over the sea from the high walls, you can climb to the top of the high walls. There are dedicated rooms where you can learn about the communications that were used back when the fort was in use. There are also guns, cannons and tin hats that no one seems to mind you touching and playing with. The fort itself is a really impressive building, and the history behind it is fascinating - it is probably worthwhile bringing children here to explore but adults will also enjoy it!

Great library. Fun for all the family. Children's activities throughout the week and weekends…read more 1-2-1 computer help and printing facilities. Staff always helpful, lovely building housed in the old town corn exchange built 1841.

it is good for the children and now you can self serve that is good i am inpressed well as…read moreimpressed as you can be

The ultimate in Recycling! Scrapstore takes in unwanted items, old stock, offcuts, leftovers etc…read morefrom local businessess and groups. These items can be unused envelopes, half used paint pots, card, leather, leatherette pieces and offcuts, wool, material, post, foam, stickers, tiles. Some items are used, some are new and surplus to requirements. You can go to scrapstore and fill a bag with things that is then weighed. It costs 40p per kilogram, but if you join for a yearly membership of £12, then all costs are halved! There are also some things that are available only online and things are priced individually here. You can log on at scrapstore so you can equest online and pick things up at the same time. It truly is the ultimate in reuse and recycling and well worth supporting by businesses donations and customers alike. Happy hunting!