Name: Colchester Castle Museum
Rating: 5.0

Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester CO1 1TJ, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Colchester Castle is a Norman castle in Colchester, Essex, England, dating from the second half of the eleventh century. The keep of the castle is mostly intact and is the largest example of its kind anywhere in Europe, due to it being built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius.

Visitors can explore with Some of the most important historical finds in Britain can be found in Colchester Castle, from Celtic coin hoards to Roman statues and mosaics, medieval paintings to civil war armour. Look out for the famous Sheepen Cauldron, a huge and mysterious vessel from the Bronze Age, and the hastily hidden Fenwick Hoard of silver and gold jewellery from Roman Britain.

Price starts from £13.95 for Adults(inc. Seniors), £8.50 for Children(aged 4-16) and £36.50 for Family(1 adult + 3-4 children or 2 adults + 2-3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Building: See the stonework of the largest Norman keep in Europe and, using our interactive tablet, imagine how it would have looked. Gaze into the depths of the well, marvel at the Chapel or brave the prisons!
The Collections: Some of the most important historical finds in Britain can be found in Colchester Castle, from Celtic coin hoards to Roman statues and mosaics, medieval paintings to civil war armour. Look out for the famous Sheepen Cauldron, a huge and mysterious vessel from the Bronze Age, and the hastily hidden Fenwick Hoard of silver and gold jewellery from Roman Britain.
The Roman Vaults + Castle Roof: Take one of our guided tours to discover even more of Colchester Castle! Head down into the Roman Vaults, the foundations of the Temple of Claudius, before ascending the Great Stairs to see a stunning view of Colchester from the Castle roof.
Our Replica Ballista: Created by Len Morgan and brought to life by Motion Mapping, enjoy a bit of target practice! Support our work whilst firing at the Castle wall, as proceeds from this incredible interactive go to the Colchester Museums Development Foundation.
Tours: Our guide will take you down through 2,000 years of history to the Roman Vaults, the foundations of the Temple of Claudius. You will then travel up the Great Stairs before seeing the unrivalled view of Colchester from the Castle roof.
Shop: Our museum shop offers a wide range of products, from activity books for children to jewellery inspired by the Fenwick Hoard, games and fancy dress to replica Roman objects. Whether you’re looking for a memento or the perfect gift, we have something for all tastes and budgets.

Facilities

Parking: Parking is available in the nearby Priory Street and Britannia car parks, which are just a few minutes from Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and Natural History Museum.

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult (inc. Seniors): £13.95
Child (aged 4-16): £8.50
Student: £11.95
Reduced rate: £11.95**
Saver (2 adults + 2-3 children): £36.50
Saver (1 adult + 3-4 children): £36.50

Pricing URL: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Colchester Castle Birthday Parties: Have a special day coming up? Colchester Castle offer birthday party packages and celebrations for children aged 5-11. Set against a truly remarkable and historic backdrop, let your child take centre stage and celebrate in style with a party like no other!

Our birthday party packages are aimed at children aged 5-11. Work with a member of our team to choose the best themed party for your child. Packages include a bespoke tour, getting messy with some Castle arts and crafts and a private space for you to host games and pass out the birthday cake. All you’ll need to do is bring your own food and drink and get ready for heaps of Castle kids fun!

Parties start from just £180 for 10 children and can be booked by calling 01206 282939.

For more information please visit: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/parties/

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm.
Sunday: 11am – 5pm. Suggested last entry 4.30pm.

Address: Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester CO1 1TJ, UK

Post Code: CO1 1TJ

Council: Colchester

County: Essex

Car: Sat Nav – please use CO1 1UG.To reach Colchester by road, exit the A12 at junction 27 and follow the signs to the city centre. There are spaces for disabled badge holders by Castle Park in Museum Street, and places in the High Street.
Train: Colchester is just 58 minutes on the main train line from London or Norwich. Arriving at Colchester North station, the museums are just a 20 minute walk or a short bus ride to the city centre. Arriving at Colchester Town station the museums are a 10 minute walk, up Queens Street and St Botolphs Street.
Bus: The museums are a 10-minute walk from the main bus station on Osborne Street. Colchester Museums are partnering with First Bus
Bicycle: Bike racks can be found outside the Castle Park gates by Museum Street and along Colchester High Street.
Parking: Parking is available in the nearby Priory Street and Britannia car parks, which are just a few minutes from Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and Natural History Museum.