Colchester Castle Museum
  • Colchester Castle Museum
  • Colchester Castle and Gates
  • Colchester Castle Interior Display
  • Colchester Castle Bridge and Medieval Ruins at the Front
  • Colchester Castle Vaults

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Colchester Castle is one of England's most important heritage sites and is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, today it houses the Castle Museum which is home to Archaeological collections of international quality covering 2,500 years of history, including many of the most important Roman finds in Britain. 

Colchester Castle is a must for all the family with interactive displays, a large scale 'son et lumière' projection and top exhibits such as the Colchester Vase. Why not have a go at building a Norman archway or steering a Roman chariot?

Download the Ancient Colchester App to explore the history of Colchester Castle on a self guided walking tour.


For more information on visiting Colchester go to www.visitcolchester.com 

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Guide Prices

Adults: £11.25
Child: £6.25
Student: £7.25
Concessions (Disability, Benefits, Armed Forces): £7.25
Family Saver (2+2): £30.00
Family Saver (1+3): £26.00
Family Saver (2+1): £25.00

Discounts available for pre-booked groups.

Events

Sunday, 8th December 2024 - Sunday, 8th December 2024

A Christmas Carol at Colchester CastleCharles Dickens' story of ghosts, greed and goodwill is coming to Colchester Castle. Join us to see Colchester Arts Centre Director, Anthony Robert perform his entertaining rendition of the Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol This timeless tale is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit.
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Saturday, 8th February 2025 - Sunday, 9th February 2025

Colchester Castle Ghost HuntColchester Castle Ghost Hunt
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Catering

  • Picnic site

Target Markets

  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Situated in the Town Centre in the Grounds of the Magnificent Castle Park. Accessible by Public Transport: Colchester Town station is 0.25 miles away.

Colchester Castle Museum

Type:Museum

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

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Awards

  • Visit EnglandVistEngland VAQAS Gold VistEngland VAQAS Gold 2018

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday11:00 - 17:00

* Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00

Last admission is at 16:30

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