Colchester - More Than Britains Oldest Recorded Town

Bet you didn’t know… Colchester’s not so trivial trivia quiz

Win a short break for two in Colchester at the Best Western Marks Tey Hotel (Colchester’s premier 4 Star hotel) in 2008! The short break comprises bed and breakfast for two people over a weekend next Autumn (subject to availability).

Reveal 10 great nuggets which you didn’t know about Colchester through our quick trivia quiz and you could win a short break for two – you’ll wonder how you ever lived through dinner parties without them!

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Please answer these questions:

  • Which town was Britain’s first ever capital?
  • Colchester is Britains oldest recorded town, who recorded it
  • Who was the first to bring the elephants to Colchester?
  • How did Boudica destroy the town of Colchester in AD60
  • Colchester has the oldest town walls, how much remains
  • Which of the following have 'designated collection' status
  • What are local Colchester oysters called
  • Which big names have associations with Colchester
  • Where can you see the sculpture on our visitor guide cover
  • Which of the following is appearing on Colchester's horizon