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

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   Colchester (/ ˈ k ɒ l tʃ ɛ s t ər ˌ ˈ k oʊ l-ˌ-tʃ ɪ s t-/ ⓘ KOL-chest-ər, KOHL-, -⁠chist-) [2] [3] [4] is a city [a] in northeastern Essex, England. [5] [6] [b] It is the second-largest settlement in the county, with a population of 130,245 at the 2021 Census. [1] The demonym is Colcestrian. [7]

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3. www.visitcolchester.comWelcome to Visit 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.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g190735THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Colchester (2024) - Must-See ...

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   Things to Do in Colchester, England: See Tripadvisor's 114,660 traveller reviews and photos of Colchester tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Colchester. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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5. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in15 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.

6. www.visitcolchester.com › plan-your-visit › aboutAbout Colchester

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   Colchester is the former capital of England and Britain's First City. It has a rich and varied history that can be explored today through its museums, ruins, and by walking its streets.

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

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   Things to do in Colchester. 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. www.britannica.com › place › Colchester-EnglandColchester | England, Map, History, & Population | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Colchester, town and borough (district), administrative and historic county of Essex, England. It occupies the northeastern part of the county on the River Colne. As Camulodunum, the town of Colchester was the capital of the pre-Roman Belgic ruler Cunobelinus and is so named on his coins.

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   Where is Colchester based?

   • The city is based on the Essex / Suffolk border and perfectly placed to explore the local area including Constable Country and the Essex Coast as well as further afield into East Anglia and London. Discover Colchester's incredible past through our historic attractions and the city…

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   Where is Colchester Castle?

   • Colchester Castle was constructed in the eleventh century on earlier Roman foundations; it now contains a museum. The main campus of the University of Essex is located between Colchester and Wivenhoe. Local government is the responsibility of the City of Colchester and Essex County Council .

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   Why should you visit Colchester?

   • 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. Discover Colchester's incredible past through our historic attractions and the city streets themselves.

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   Was Colchester a Saxon town?

   • Although it was burned in 60 ce during the rising of the British queen Boudicca, Colchester soon became one of the chief towns in Roman Britain, and surviving relics of that period include walls and gateways. The Saxons called the town Colneceaste, and Domesday Book (1086) mentions it as Colcestra. The town’s first charter was given in 1189.

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      Police search for missing teenager in Colchester in Essex

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      Antiques Roadshow filmed in Colchester Essex set to air on BBC

      THE episode of Antiques Roadshow filmed in Colchester is finally set to be screened this weekend. The hit BBC show filmed at Firstsite back in June with thousands of people turning out to have items looked over by experts. It has now been confirmed the episode will be broadcast on Sunday.

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