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Colchester´s mix of contemporary culture and heritage of national importance makes it the place to visit in the East of England. Enjoy a visitor tour while you are going through these stunning images of Colchster!
´Colchester Beauty´
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The ´Colchester Beauty´ rose bred by Cants of Colchester specialist rose growers
Bedding displays
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Summer bedding displays in Castle Park
Balkerne Gate
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Britain´s largest Roman gateway, Balkerne Gate, is a magnificant triumphal arch and part of the oldest town wall in Britain
St. Botolph´s Priory
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The medieval ruin of St. Botolph´s Priory in Colchester´s town centre. It was destroyed in 1648 during the English Civil War
Arts Centre
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Colchester Arts Centre, housed in St. Mary´s Church, Colchester
Ceramics
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Ceramics by Peter Jones, a local ceramicist based at Cukoo Farm Artists´ Studios, Boxted
Hollytrees
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An ariel view of Hollytrees Museum with Castle park in the background
Colchester Castle
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The Normans commenced construction of Colchester Castle in 1076. It is built over the remains of the Roman Temple of Claudius.
Eld Lane Shops
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Bustling Eld Lane has temptingly distinctive specialist shops
Fingringhoe cottage
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A cottage in the village of Fingringhoe, just outside Colchester