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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ColchesterColchester - Wikipedia

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   Colchester (/ ˈ k oʊ l tʃ ɛ s t ər / ⓘ KOHL-cheh-stər) is a city in northeastern Essex, England. It is the second-largest settlement in the county, with a population of 130,245 at the 2021 Census. The demonym is Colcestrian. Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital.

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3. www.visitcolchester.comVisit Colchester

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   Poised at the gateway to East Anglia with picturesque villages on its doorstep, and only minutes away from the coast, the Colchester area is the perfect destination for a well-deserved short break, day trip or family holiday.

4. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in-colchester15 Best Things to Do in Colchester (Essex, England)

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   • Colchester Castle Museum. Begun during the Norman Conquest, Colchester Castle has the largest Norman castle keep in Europe, roughly 1.5 times the size of the Tower of London’s White Tower.
   • Castle Park. A million people come to the surrounding Castle Park every year. This is divided by the northern chunk of the Roman Wall, between the Upper and Lower Park, and took on its current design in Victorian times.
   • Roman Wall. In the second half of the 1st century Camulodunum was refortified with towering walls on a rough rectangular plan. These were composed of septaria mudstone boulders, coated with alternating layers of tiles and yet more septaria.
   • Colchester Zoo. In a world of smartly designed themed habitats, Colchester Zoo has more than 260 species from all corners of the globe. These might be crowd pleasers like African elephants, giraffes, African lions and Humboldt penguins, or species not often seen on these shores, like fennec foxes, sun bears and Colombian black spider monkeys.

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   • Go Wild at the Colchester Zoo. It's not often that a zoo tops a list of things to do in an English town. When it comes to menageries, though, this impressive spot is not to be missed.
   • Unleash Your Inner History Buff at Colchester Castle. The most popular place to visit in town, Colchester Castle is believed to have been constructed in the late 1070s by order of William the Conqueror.
   • Have a Picnic at Castle Park. You won't want to miss the remarkable Victorian Park that surrounds Colchester Castle. A luxurious spot loved for its vast greenery, bright blossoms, and picturesque lake, these lovely grounds are the site of many a gathering.
   • Destress at Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens. If you're looking for serenity, you'll find it within the six-plus acres of exceptional grounds at Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens.

6. www.visitbritain.com › en › destinationsThings To Do & See In Colchester, UK | VisitBritain

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   Things to do. Places to stay. Travel. Why we love Colchester. It may be Britain’s oldest city, but Colchester never stands still in the face of time. A perfect blend of nature and urban living, this Essex city was made to be explored. Uncover more than 2000 years of history, from the Romans through to the Victorians.

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7. www.visitcolchester.com › things-to-doThings to Do - Visit Colchester

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   Colchester and its surrounding area offers a wide variety of things to do, places to see, and fantastic attractions to explore. From family activities to date ideas, you'll find plenty to keep you occupied to matter the length of your stay or the weather!

8. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › ColchesterColchester – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Colchester is a city in Essex, East Anglia. Home to the University of Essex, the Colchester Institute and an Army Garrison, and with its attractive old buildings, Roman wall, castle and proximity to Constable country, Colchester is an interesting place to visit.