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Colchester Castle Museum

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William the Conqueror chose Colchester to build the first - and largest - royal castle in stone. Construction began in 1076 on the ruins of a Roman temple to the Emperor Claudius, and remains of the temple can be seen today. The castle fell into disuse in the later medieval period, but was eventually restored and converted into a fine museum.
14 Ryegate Road, Colchester, Colchester, Essex, England, CO1 1YG

About Colchester Castle Museum
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: In Castle Park at the eastern end of the High Street, 5 min walk from bus and train.
Website: Colchester Castle Museum
Email: museums@colchester.gov.uk
Phone: 01206 282 937
Fax: 01206 282 925
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Heritage Highlight: William the Conqueror's first stone castle
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Nearest Attractions St Botolph's Priory - 0.2 miles (Abbey) St John's Abbey Gate - 0.4 miles (Historic Property) Bourne Mill - 1.1 miles (Historic Property) Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove - 1.5 miles (Prehistoric) Layer Marney Tower - 6.5 miles (Historic Property) Flatford Bridge Cottage - 6.9 miles (Historic Property) Mistley Towers - 8.3 miles (Historic Property) Coggeshall Grange Barn - 9.4 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Lavenham - 15.6 miles away Aldeburgh - 34.8 miles away Diss - 35.2 miles away Thetford - 36.9 miles away Whitstable - 37 miles away Gillingham - 37.9 miles away Rochester - 38.7 miles away Chatham - 38.9 miles away

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George Hotel - 0.1 miles from Colchester Castle Museum Colchester, Essex Stay from: £50.00

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Polstead Lodge - 7.5 miles from Colchester Castle Museum Polstead, Essex From: £75.00

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Colchester
Visitor Information Centre
1 Queen Street
Colchester
Essex
England
CO1 2PG
Tel: 01206 282 920
Alternate Tel: 01206 282 828
Fax: 01206 282 924
Email: vic@colchester.gov.uk
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