# Hollytrees Museum, Colchester — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step into this charming High Street museum where families can explore local heritage together, with wheelchair access, onsite dining and nearby parking making it an easy day out for all ages. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/hollytrees-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Hollytrees Museum High Street [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=533231623861504104&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Hollytrees Museum](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101665921234824856273) **In short:** Hollytrees Museum is a museum in Colchester, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 286 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Hollytrees Museum Step into this charming High Street museum where families can explore local heritage together, with wheelchair access, onsite dining and nearby parking making it an easy day out for all ages. ## What's nearby - Colchester War Memorial next door - The Minories next door - Colchester Upper Castle Park next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** Closed Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Carolyn Hobbs](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109924678176911720827/reviews) ★★★★★ 20th June 2026 A friend from Swindon wanted to come & see the Dinosaur exhibit, so we easily booked tickets. We weren't disappointed, what a creature!! Such a wonderful little jewel of a museum with so much history & interest there. Very well worth the visit. The staff were friendly & helpful. There is also a lovely garden to the side of the museum which is really worth walking around. · via Google [Ghazala R](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111143593172288074390/reviews) ★★★★★ Came here to see the new dinosaur display - Juliasaurus. It was spectacular. Saw a few interesting fossils too. Theres much for children to enjoy here, I wish I could have brought my 4year old nephew. We saw the old toys, grandfather clocks, past household living sections. The staff are very kind and welcoming. The outside grounds/park is very beautiful. The museum and Castle are within the dame grounds. The entry cost is around £5 each for Hollytrees only. Tickets for the castle would be separate. We booked online. Parking was 4mins walk at Priory Street public car park. We used the MiPermit app to pay. · via Google [Sadek Miah](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102600358755038994628/reviews) ★★★★★ A great little museum that details the history of Colchester, which is vast, and it's all housed in a historical house. For the princely sum of £5, you can get a real idea of how Colchester was shaped, specifically through wartime and the daily lives of ordinary people getting by on what little they had back then, as well as notable women who played a significant role in breaking norms to get their voices heard during a time when a woman's voice was largely muted by politics. Once you're done with that, there's a lovely little area outside where you can relax and unwind and even visit the castle nearby. Definitely a museum to check out if you happen to be in the area and want to immerse yourself in the local historical culture of this town. · via Google [Ami Red](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106253208030949347808/reviews) ★★★★★ This is a lovely place, free of charge. You can get to see some amazing flowers.if you walk further down you will see the play area for kids. The play area is suitable for kids who are between 2-9 yrs old. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d904f841c8c417:0x7666b5633450868!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1UG [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.8900553%2C0.9044273) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (286 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Colchester [More attractions in Colchester](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions) ★ 4.3 (286 reviews) [Visit official website](https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/hollytrees-museum/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01206 282 940](tel:01206282940) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Colchester **Postcode** CO1 1UG **Plus Code** 9F32VWR3+2Q [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d904f841c8c417:0x7666b5633450868!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d904f841c8c417:0x7666b5633450868!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d904f841c8c417:0x7666b5633450868!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Colchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Hollytrees Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### How do I contact Hollytrees Museum? 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