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Colchester and the surrounding area is brimming with culture and history, as well as an array of indoor and outdoor activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Some must-see landmarks in the district include the Roman wall – the oldest and longest surviving city wall in Britain – and Layer Marney Tower, a magnificent Tudor building featuring the tallest gatehouse in Britain!

Delve into the rich history of the district at Colchester Castle Museum, the Natural History Museum and Gosbecks Archaeological Park. Bring to life our county’s railways at the East Anglian Railway Museum or be amazed by the selection of toys and decorative arts from the past 300 years at Hollytrees Museum. If modern art interests you, head over to Firstsite, a leading contemporary art gallery or combine art and exercise with the Town to Sea art trail.

For the animal lovers amongst you, Colchester Zoo is a must visit, with over 200 species to spot. Explore the nature trails at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park and keep your eyes peeled for a variety of birds.

If you or your little ones need to burn off excess energy, visit the award-winning Castle Park, Highwoods Country Park or jump for joy at Jump Street Colchester.

Don’t forget to take some time out to unwind and revitalise with a stroll by the coast and admire the historic oyster beds.

Enjoy an evening out, whether it’s singers, comedians, exhibitions or theatre, the Mercury Theatre will keep you entertained.

Discover all that Colchester and the surrounding area has to offer!

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Gosbecks Archaeological Park

Address

Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RN

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.
Roman Wall/Guard Room/Triumphal Arch

Address

Balkerne Passage, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3AA

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
St Michael & All Angels Church

Address

Off Aldcar Road, Copford Green, CO6 1DG

Telephone
01206 210488

friends@copfordchurch.org.uk

Copford Green

Celebrated 12th century apsidal church with magnificent colour medieval wall paintings, showing a strong Byzantine influence in content and design as well as technical excellence and lavishness of execution.
St John's Abbey Gate

Address

St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EZ

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
Essex Way Stage 6 - West Bergholt to Mistley Heath

Address

Chapel Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JB

Colchester

A moderately easy 12.5 mile walk on the Essex Way. The path starts at West Bergholt, Colchester, and finishes at Mistley Heath. This path is most impressive along the Stour riverside on the pre-amble into Dedham Vale. The path forms an important…