Location: Colchester
Top Things to do in Colchester
Things to do in Colchester, England: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Colchester /ˈkoʊltʃɛstər/ ( listen) is an historic market town and the largest settlement within the borough of Colchester in the county of Essex.
Restaurants in Colchester
1. St. Helen's Chapel
2. Colchester Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Built in 1898, Colchester Town Hall is a Grade 1 listed building with an ornate facade, superb rooms and a fabulous Italian marble staircase. Set in the heart of historic Colchester the Town Hall has a wealth of Mayoral history and regalia and plays host to civic functions and meetings as well as hosting weddings, celebrations, parties and public events. Visitors are welcome.
Reviewed By mjc404 - Derby, United Kingdom
The town hall is a culmination of extravagant Victorian, municipal architecture. Built at the very end of the 19c (1898-1902) it is dominated by the tower which is 162 feet in height. The façade includes three pairs of giant columns which makes the whole building become the centrepiece of High Street. Inside, there is a marvellous marble staircase with some good stained glass on the half-landing. We would have liked to see more of the interior but lacked the time to do so.
3. Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
Roman Circus Visitor Centre and Café . Open Tuesday to Friday, 11am - 3pm See the site of Britain's unique Roman chariot-racing arena. Walk some of the outline of the site of the circus; look at the reconstructed stumps of the starting-gates and central gateway, and the visitor walkway over the exposed remains of part of the circus. See our circus displays in the Visitor Centre, which include a replica Roman racing-chariot and charioteer, audio-visual displays, model of Roman Colchester in the year 200 CE and, of course, a scale model of the spectacular Roman Circus itself. Guided tours at 12 noon and 2pm. Enjoy homemade light refreshments at the Roman Circus Café (closed on Mondays). Well-behaved dogs welcome in the gardens.
Reviewed By MPOT - Norwich, United Kingdom
If you're up for a bit of Roman history, this place brings it to life expertly. There is not a lot to see in terms of genuine Roman leftovers but the centre explains the site really well and you can imagine the scenes. I also learnt some great snippets about Roman chariot races. What's more - it is free.
4. The Packing Shed
5. St. Botolph's Priory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By barbara361 - Tucson, United States
Definitely worth visiting if you are in the area. There are enough ruins left for you to imagine what the place looked like before the priory was closed by Henry VIII and ruined during the Siege of Colchester in 1648. There is a small park around it where we saw people having a picnic. If you are a photographer you will love taking photos of this place. The priory was built using old Roman stone and brick found in the area...I loved the colors of the ruins. A very peaceful place if not many people around. No entrance fee.
6. Colchester Roman Wall
7. St. John's Abbey Gate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By debranalanj
Walking up to the officers club you have to go under the arch it is wonderful dressed with flint it’s really great to see such workmanship from back in the day
8. St Peter & St Paul Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Holy Trinity Church
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Jumbo Water Tower
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
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