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Public facilities in Colchester

Public facilities in Colchester: 307 benches and picnic tables, 8 water fountains and refill points, 33 public toilets and 2 bike pumps.

Colchester Castle
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Top 20 pitstops in Colchester

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    Bench · With backrest

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    Bench · With backrest · Nature / park

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    Bench · With backrest · Nature / park

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    Bench · With backrest · Nature / park

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    Bench · With backrest · Nature / park

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    Bench · With backrest · Nature / park

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    Bench · With backrest · Nature / park

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    Bench · With backrest · Nature / park

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    Bench · With backrest · Nature / park

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    Bench · With backrest · Nature / park

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    Bench · With backrest · Nature / park

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    Bench · With backrest

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    Bench · With backrest

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    Bench

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    Bench · With backrest · Metal

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    Water point

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    Public toilet · Free

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    Bench · With backrest · Metal

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    Bench · Without backrest

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    Bench · Without backrest

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Points of interest in Colchester

Discover 16 points of interest in Colchester; at many of them the app plays an audio story of about two minutes.

Colchester Castle
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Public toilets in Colchester

Common features: free (16), wheelchair accessible (8) and baby changing table (4).

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Water fountains and refill points in Colchester

There are 8 water fountains and refill points in Colchester.

Benches and picnic tables in Colchester

Where in Colchester you find many benches and picnic tables: Castle Park (23), High Woods Country Park (13) and Colchester Cemetery (9).

Common features: with backrest (94), nature / park (90), wooden (24) and without backrest (20).

  • 23in Castle Park
  • 13in High Woods Country Park
  • 9in Colchester Cemetery
  • 94with backrest
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Bike pumps in Colchester

There are 2 bike pumps in Colchester.

More about Colchester

The spots come from OpenStreetMap and are added to by users of the Outdoor Pitstop app, with new spots, photos and reviews. Updated on 6 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many facilities are there in Colchester?

In Colchester, the Outdoor Pitstop map has 307 benches and picnic tables, 8 water fountains and refill points, 33 public toilets and 2 bike pumps.

Are there public toilets in Colchester?

Yes, the map has 33 public toilets in Colchester.

Are there water fountains and refill points in Colchester?

Yes, the map has 8 water fountains and refill points in Colchester.

What is there to see in Colchester?

Points of interest in Colchester include Colchester Castle, Balkerne Gate and Bourne Mill.

Are there facilities just outside Colchester too?

Yes, for example in Babergh and Maldon.

How do I find facilities nearby while I am out?

The Outdoor Pitstop app for iPhone and Android shows all facilities around you on the map and takes you there.

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