Colchester Castle Museum Tours

Visit Colchester Castle Museum

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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The North Hill Hotel

$797

per person

Mar 18 - Mar 22

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to London (STN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews)

Small but adequate & clean room. V good cooked breakfast. Hotel frontage & reception clean & bright.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford

$838

per person

Mar 18 - Mar 22

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to London (STN)

6.6/10 (219 reviews)

nice room, helpful staff

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

The Limes

$800

per person

Feb 12 - Feb 18

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to London (STN)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)

This was our second stay here and again we really enjoyed it. Great location and most of all great staff!! One thing I will say is that Expedia advertise that ALL rooms have air conditioning when in fact they dont. Will definitely stay again

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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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 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.

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.

Colchester Castle Park

Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

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.

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.

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St Nicholas Hotel

High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England

The George of Colchester

116 High Street Colchester England

Brook Red Lion Hotel

High Street Colchester England

GreyFriars

High Street Colchester England

The North Hill Hotel

51 NORTH HILL Colchester England

Colchester Studio Suites

23 St Peter's St Colchester England

Colchester Boutique Hotel

4-6 North Hill Colchester England

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

30 St Peter Street Colchester England

Star Anglia Hotel

75 N Station Rd. Colchester England

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