Is Colchester Castle good for kids?

Is Colchester Castle good for kids?

With one of the best zoos in the country and a historic and family friendly castle for starters, Colchester is an appealing destination for children and their parents alike.

What can you do for free in Colchester?

5 free things to do in… Colchester

1. Firstsite Art Gallery.
2. Hollytrees Museum.
3. The Minories.
4. Natural History Museum.
5. Castle Park and Gardens.

Is Colchester Castle park free?

Free to explore and fully accessible throughout, the park grounds include notable historic sites, including the Roman Wall, Victorian Bandstand, and the Castle itself.

Is Colchester Museum free?

Free Attractions to Visit With the exception of Colchester Castle, all the town centre’s museums and art galleries are completely free to enter and explore.

Is Colchester worth visiting?

21st Century Colchester is also a thriving, modern destination with first class visitor attractions, and cultural sites, as well as fantastic places to eat, drink and shop.

Do you have to book to go to Colchester Castle?

Tours run throughout the day and can be booked on arrival. Tickets cost £3.50 per adult and £2 per child after admission to the Castle.

Can dogs go to Colchester Castle?

Dogs in the Castle Park Dogs are allowed on a lead in the lower Castle Park. Dogs are not permitted in the upper Castle Park. Please be mindful of other park users and ensure that you clean up after your dog.

Are dogs allowed in Castle Park?

Dog rules: Dogs are welcome in the grounds as long as they’re kept on a lead at all times. With the exception of assistance dogs, dogs are not allowed inside the cafés, restaurants, Castle, mazes or Adventure Playground.

Can you drink alcohol in Castle Park Colchester?

Cinema-goers who prefer to bring their own picnic are welcome to do so, by opting for a Picnic Pass ticket when booking their films. Alcohol cannot be brought into Castle Park; a licensed bar will be available inside the cinema arena.

Is Colchester the oldest town in England?

Thanks to the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder, Colchester – then called Camulodunum – became Britain’s first recorded settlement, and later its first city and capital.

Is Colchester rough?

Safety & crime Colchester’s sometimes-rowdy nightlife means the town centre may have a slightly higher crime rate than other areas in Essex, but with a population of less than 200,000 Colchester still retains a great sense of community.

Can you get married in Colchester Castle?

The Castle welcomes full ceremonies as well as wedding receptions. The ornate and intimate Charles Gray Room is the perfect location for your reception with its historic architectural features and views over the museum galleries.

Are there toilets at Colchester Castle?

Toilets. The Castle has two accessible toilets. One is located on the ground floor before the male and female facilities, and has a sliding door. The second is located further along the corridor on the left.

Is Colchester castle dog friendly?

Can dogs go in Colchester Castle Park?

Dogs in Castle Park Dogs are allowed into the Lower Park but they must be kept under control and must not be allowed to chase the wildlife or enter the boating lake or river.

What was Colchester called in Roman times?

Camulodunum
Colchester was called Camulodunum, which is a Romanisation of its Iron-Age name: the Fortress (-dunum) of Camulos, God of War. The original site of the Iron-Age settlement was some 3 miles south-west of the current city at Gosbecks.

Why is Colchester not a city?

“Technically, Colchester is a town but it’s larger than a good many cities and we’re not claiming to be a city now,” he said. “When Colchester was established as a city by the Romans, it would have had a charter, which was a legal document.

Is Colchester a posh area?

COLCHESTER has the perfect combination of coastline, culture and countryside, according to the town’s mayor. The historic town has been named one of the top places to live in the UK for 2021. Property experts Garrington ranked 1,372 places to create the definitive league table of post-Covid property hotspots.

Is Colchester UK safe?

Colchester is the second safest major towns in Essex, and is the 36th most dangerous overall out of Essex’s 315 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Colchester in 2021 was 96 crimes per 1,000 people.

Are there public toilets in Dedham?

The Dedham public toilets are located adjacent to the sports field, and can be reached by walking down the footpath that runs southwards from Royal Square, close to the church (see above map).