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a Castle in the town of Colchester, in the county of Essex

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About Colchester Castle

Colchester is an ancient town situated on the site where a Roman city once stood. It is most famous for its massive Norman castle keep, built in 1076.

The castle, which has loads of atmosphere, was used as a jail for witches and as a library. Today it houses Colchester's museum offering visitors the opportunity to enter a fascinating world covering 2,000 years of British history. The rich history of the town includes periods of devastation and invasion, it is peppered with historic characters right from the time of Queen Boudicea through to Cromwell and the Civil War.

Colchester Castle has been a ruin since the 16th century, it is the largest keep built by the Normans and is erected above the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius.

The castle stands in picturesque grounds, which has lovely flower beds and benches for relaxing. It makes a thrilling and informative visit for folk of all ages.

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Recommended towns near Colchester Castle

Colchester, a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex (0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
Interestingly, this is England's oldest-recorded town. It has stood on the banks of the River Colne amid fine Essex countryside throughout some of history's most tempestuous times.
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Greenstead, in the county of Essex (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction E)
Greenstead Church is said to be the oldest wooden building in the world. Well worth a visit..
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Fingringhoe, in the county of Essex (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE)
Delightful Fingringhoe is home to one of the most outstanding Nature Reserves in the country. It was formed out of a disused gravel pit near the estuary of the beautiful River Colne and today it is the premier flagship of the Essex Wildlife Trust.
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Marks Tey, in the county of Essex (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction W)
Its location is ideally suited to anyone wishing to explore fine Essex countryside, coast and the beautiful town of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town.
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Nayland, in the county of Suffolk (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction N)
The heady beauty of Suffolk has been the inspiration of artist's for centuries and the village of Nayland, in the hear of Constable country is no exception.
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Dedham, in the county of Essex (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction NE)
There are two things that immediately strike you about this enchanting village, the first is the opulence of the beautiful 15th-century church, and the second is the fascinating view of the River Stour, which, like the church, has featured in Constable paintings.
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Flatford, in the county of Suffolk (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NE)
On arrival in Flatford there is little to prepare you for its overwhelming beauty, but you should not be surprised, for this after all is Constable Country, an area made famous by the great landscape painter and which features in so many of his pictures.
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Brightlingsea, in the county of Essex (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE)
A medieval port on the Colne estuary, Brightlingsea was once an associate member of the Cinque Ports. The history of the town goes back to Roman times and it's industry has always been linked to the sea.
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East Bergholt, in the county of Suffolk (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE)
This enchanting village gained lasting fame as Constable's birth place. It also has a very unusual medieval bell cage.
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Manningtree, a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE)
The town shows fine examples of weavers cottages and walks through the town reveal fine Georgian facades behind which are Tudor and Elizabethan houses.
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Nearby travel help

Colchester Town Station	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Colchester Station	(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)
London Stansted Airport	(28.3 miles, 45.6 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 8	(30.1 miles, 48.5 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 9	(32.9 miles, 53.0 km, direction W)
Cambridge Airport	(37.9 miles, 60.9 km, direction NW)
Colchester Castle to London	(51.6 miles, 83.0 km, direction SW)

Accommodation & Hotels near Colchester Castle

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George Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
The Red Lion Hotel	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
Riverside Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Wivenhoe House Hotel	(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SE)
Ramada Colchester	(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction NE)
The Marks Tey Hotel	(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction W)
Best Western Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa	(7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction N)
Queens House Guest House	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)
Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa	(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW)
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