Top 9 Historic Sites in Colchester, England

September 26, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Colchester /ˈkoʊltʃɛstər/ ( listen) is an historic market town and the largest settlement within the borough of Colchester in the county of Essex.
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1. Peake's House

East Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1ST England [email protected] http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/peakes-house-11147
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Originally three cottages at the centre of Colchester's cloth trade, the long mullioned windows were designed to give light to the weavers at their looms. It is a snug retreat from which you can explore the historic town. Peake's House can be booked for short breaks with the Landmark Trust, a charity that restores historic buildings at risk and makes them available for holidays.

2. The Claudius Gateway

One Castle Park Right in front of the Castle, Colchester CO1 1TJ England +44 7815 564510 http://worldfoodaid.org/claudius-gateway/
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The Claudius Gateway

3. Paycockes

25 West Street Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1NS England +44 1376 561305 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/paycockes/
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Paycockes

4. Dutch Quarter

Dutch Quarter Apartments West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1FQ England http://www.visitcolchester.com/Colchester-Dutch-Quarter/details/
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Dutch Quarter

Reviewed By 371philt - Colchester, United Kingdom

Highly recommended especially if you want a feel of yesterday, old cobble areas, quaint little homes with masses of character

5. Roman Circus Visitor Centre

Roman Circus Walk, Colchester CO2 7GZ England +44 1206 501875 [email protected] http://www.romancircus.co.uk
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Roman Circus Visitor Centre

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.

6. Colchester Roman Wall

Balkerne Passage, Colchester England
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Colchester Roman Wall

7. Balkerne Gate

Balkerne Passage, Colchester CO3 3AA England
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Balkerne Gate

Reviewed By Acceptitasitcomes - Dublin, Ireland

This western part of the old Roman walls surrounding the town are most impressive. The Gate is a magnificent structure. It night the stretch of wall to the south of the Gate is illuminated which makes a stunning view.

8. St. John Russian Orthodox Church

400 Military Road, Colchester CO1 2AN England
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St. John Russian Orthodox Church

9. Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove

Church Lane, Lexden, Colchester England +44 370 333 1181 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lexden-earthworks-and-bluebottle-grove/

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