Colchester Castle Museum Tours

Photo by Sheryl Joanne
Photo by Sheryl Joanne
Curious minds will love spending some time at Colchester Castle Museum. Here, you can pore over dozens of impressive exhibits and displays that bring the past back to life.

Colchester Castle Museum is an ideal place to begin exploring Colchester. This collection of historical artifacts is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Allow time for other sights like Colchester Zoo, University of Essex, and Colchester Castle Park to get a complete picture of what's on offer in the area.

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OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford

OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford

3 out of 5
per person
Sep 12 - Sep 17
found 24 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to London (STN)
6.8/10 (181 reviews)
Everything was as i expected

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

The Weeping Willow Lodges

The Weeping Willow Lodges

2.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 5 - Sep 9
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to London (STN)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great stay can only imagine how nice it would be in the summer as my stay was in November. One thing to note. Cost hangers needed!

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024

Apple Tree Lodges

Apple Tree Lodges

3.5 out of 5
per person
Oct 10 - Oct 14
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to London (STN)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Lovely lodge but hugely overpriced. The external woodwork needs a lot of attention, as does the access road. The view from the balcany could have been lovely if the trees had beed trimmed

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024

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Colchester Natural History Museum which includes interior views

Colchester Natural History Museum

Learn about the mammoths, hippos and crocodiles that used to live in the Colchester area and examine a wealth of natural specimens at this excellent, free museum.

Colchester Natural History Museum
Colchester showing heritage architecture

The Minories Galleries

See artists at work, browse exhibitions of local and national artists and take in the Georgian architecture of this popular art gallery.

The Minories Galleries
Hollytrees Museum featuring a park

Hollytrees Museum

Explore 300 years of history in this Georgian house full of antique toys and decorative arts and dress up in a costume of Victorian times.

Hollytrees Museum
Colchester showing modern architecture

firstsite

As one of the U.K.’s premier modern art galleries, this is a great place to see temporary exhibitions, attend art classes and listen to expert talks.

firstsite
Colchester showing heritage architecture

Colchester Town Hall

Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.

Colchester Town Hall
Colchester showing heritage architecture and a city

Jumbo Water Tower

Take pictures of this Victorian structure and admire the 19th-century engineering on what was once the second-largest water tower in the country.

Jumbo Water Tower

Best Lodging Options Near Colchester Castle Museum

St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

3 out of 5
High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England
St Nicholas Hotel
The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester

3 out of 5
116 High Street, Colchester, England
The George of Colchester
GreyFriars

GreyFriars

3.5 out of 5
High Street, Colchester, England
GreyFriars
Brook Red Lion Hotel

Brook Red Lion Hotel

3 out of 5
High Street, Colchester, England
Brook Red Lion Hotel
Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4-6 North Hill, Colchester, England
Colchester Boutique Hotel
North Hill Hotel

North Hill Hotel

3 out of 5
51 NORTH HILL, Colchester, England
North Hill Hotel
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3 out of 5
East Street, Colchester, England
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Star Anglia Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel

3 out of 5
75 N Station Rd., Colchester, England
Star Anglia Hotel
2-bed Apartment in Colchester

2-bed Apartment in Colchester

4 out of 5
8 Guildford Court,Guildford Road, Colchester, England
2-bed Apartment in Colchester
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