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