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Colchester Castle is a Norman castle in Colchester, Essex, England, dating from the second half of the eleventh century. The keep of the castle is mostly intact and is the largest example of its kind anywhere in Europe, due to being built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, Colchester.
Colchester Castle is well worth a visit, chronicling the history of Colchester from the Iron Age to the end of the Roman occupation.
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城堡博物館
Castle ParkColchester Castle is a Norman castle in Colchester, Essex, England, dating from the second half of the eleventh century. The keep of the castle is mostly intact and is the largest example of its kind anywhere in Europe, due to being built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, Colchester.
Colchester Castle is well worth a visit, chronicling the history of Colchester from the Iron Age to the end of the Roman occupation.
Firstsite is a contemporary visual arts organisation where you can experience the most exciting development in contemporary art, and explore the rich artistic legacy cultivated by the East of England’s unique landscape and character. It is dedicated to supporting the creative community, growing local talent and enhancing Colchester as a cultural destination. Inspired by Colchester’s Roman heritage, Firstsites bold design is more than traditional art gallery, it’s unusual curved form hugs the parkland landscape whilst it’s unique engineering preserves the Roman treasures which may lay beneath.
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Firstsite
Firstsite is a contemporary visual arts organisation where you can experience the most exciting development in contemporary art, and explore the rich artistic legacy cultivated by the East of England’s unique landscape and character. It is dedicated to supporting the creative community, growing local talent and enhancing Colchester as a cultural destination. Inspired by Colchester’s Roman heritage, Firstsites bold design is more than traditional art gallery, it’s unusual curved form hugs the parkland landscape whilst it’s unique engineering preserves the Roman treasures which may lay beneath.
Colchester Zoo is a zoological garden situated near Colchester, England. The zoo opened in 1963 and celebrated its 50th anniversary on 2 June 2013. It is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates and birds as well as many invertebrates and fish species.
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科爾切斯特動物園
Maldon RoadColchester Zoo is a zoological garden situated near Colchester, England. The zoo opened in 1963 and celebrated its 50th anniversary on 2 June 2013. It is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates and birds as well as many invertebrates and fish species.
To view events taking part in Castle Park please follow this link:
https://colchester-events.co.uk/castle-park/
Castle Park offers a great day out. Take a stroll through the heart of Colchester, indulge into the picturesque park and learn about the history of Colchester.
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Castle Park
To view events taking part in Castle Park please follow this link:
https://colchester-events.co.uk/castle-park/
Castle Park offers a great day out. Take a stroll through the heart of Colchester, indulge into the picturesque park and learn about the history of Colchester.
Enjoy 300 years of history in this beautiful Georgian townhouse through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discover what family life was life for the rich and the poor. Then be transported back to the days before washing machines to try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant.
Explore Hollytrees in miniature through the dolls’ house or discover Bernard Mason’s fascinating collection of Colchester clocks. You can even learn all about the origins of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, loved the world over and written in Colchester.
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Hollytrees Museum
Enjoy 300 years of history in this beautiful Georgian townhouse through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discover what family life was life for the rich and the poor. Then be transported back to the days before washing machines to try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant.
Explore Hollytrees in miniature through the dolls’ house or discover Bernard Mason’s fascinating collection of Colchester clocks. You can even learn all about the origins of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, loved the world over and written in Colchester.
High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots. The park provides habitats for thousands of different birds and mammals, including woodland, a lake, wildflower meadows, marshes, hayfields, scrubland, and open spaces (ideal for picnics).
Highwoods Country Park
174 Turner RoadHigh Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots. The park provides habitats for thousands of different birds and mammals, including woodland, a lake, wildflower meadows, marshes, hayfields, scrubland, and open spaces (ideal for picnics).
Situated in the heart of Colchester, St. Botolph's Priory was a medieval house of Augustinian canons. The priory had the distinction of being the first and leading Augustinian convent in England until its dissolution in 1536.
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St. Botolph's Priory
Saint Botolph's Church WalkSituated in the heart of Colchester, St. Botolph's Priory was a medieval house of Augustinian canons. The priory had the distinction of being the first and leading Augustinian convent in England until its dissolution in 1536.
Neighbourhoods
Dedham is a village within the borough of Colchester in northeast Essex, England, on the River Stour and the border of Essex and Suffolk.
Exploring the countryside around Dedham is essential. Cross the River Stour, find the footpath opposite Dedham Boating Club and follow the river east. It’s an easy amble across lowland landscapes to the pretty hamlet of Flatford.
When it’s sunny and warm there’s no better way to explore Dedham Vale than hiring a little boat from Dedham Boathouse
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Dedham
Dedham is a village within the borough of Colchester in northeast Essex, England, on the River Stour and the border of Essex and Suffolk.
Exploring the countryside around Dedham is essential. Cross the River Stour, find the footpath opposite Dedham Boating Club and follow the river east. It’s an easy amble across lowland landscapes to the pretty hamlet of Flatford.
When it’s sunny and warm there’s no better way to explore Dedham Vale than hiring a little boat from Dedham Boathouse
Mersea is the UK’s most Easterly inhabited island with a population of just under 7000. The island’s peaceful atomsphere, traditional fishing village community and beautiful views across the Blackwater Estuary make Mersea the perfect day out for families.
Mersea Road
Mersea RoadMersea is the UK’s most Easterly inhabited island with a population of just under 7000. The island’s peaceful atomsphere, traditional fishing village community and beautiful views across the Blackwater Estuary make Mersea the perfect day out for families.