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Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.
These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment, including visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities. During this time, we reduce sensory stimulation by turning off sounds and visual displays, and a dedicated sensory space is available away from the main galleries.
Ear defenders, visual guides, and twiddlemuffs are available free of charge at the museum's reception.
For more information about accessibility and our sensory-friendly resources, visit our Access page.
This event is included as part of Castle admission.
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Guide Prices
Ticket Type | /Ticket Tariff |
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Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Sat Nav – please use CO1 1UG.
To reach Colchester by road, exit the A12 at junction 27 and follow the signs to the city centre.
There are spaces for disabled badge holders by Castle Park in Museum Street, and places in the High Street.
Parking is available in the nearby Priory Street and Britannia car parks, which are just a few minutes from Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and Natural History Museum. For more information, visit www.colchester.gov.uk/parking for all Colchester's car parks.
Colchester Castle is signed up to the MiPermit Discounts scheme. Visitors using the MiPermit app will receive £1 off their parking when purchasing two adult entry tickets or one family entry ticket.
Public Transport Directions
Train
Colchester is just 58 minutes on the main train line from London or Norwich. Arriving at Colchester Main station, the museums are just a 20 minute walk or a short bus ride to the city centre.
Arriving at Colchester Town station the museums are a 10 minute walk, up Queens Street and St Botolphs Street.
Bus
The museums are a 10 minute walk from the main bus station on Osborne Street.