Uncover Roman Colchester with our Roman blogs.
We Walk the Walls by following our new map and guide, giving out hints and tips as well as picking up on some extra bits on the way.
One of our team members takes a walk around some of Colchester's most important Roman sites
Find out more about Butt Road's Roman ruins. Does Colchester really have Britain's first Christian Church?
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Colchester
A walk around Britain’s oldest and longest standing town walls
Castle Park, Colchester
The history of Colchester, but with all the gruesome gory and revolting bits (ie. all the interesting bits) left in
Colchester
The Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country. Enjoy a walk and discover the highlights of the site with the interpretation boards around the Park.
Colchester
Take a walk through Colchester Town Centre and discover fascinating facts about the Roman history right under your feet!
Colchester
A celebration of all things Roman in Castle Park
Colchester
Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station just off the Maldon Road roundabout is probably the earliest known Christian church in Britain.
Colchester
Download these audio files to your phone or tablet for an audio tour of Colchester's Roman History. Follow the trail and listen to the insightful commentary as you go. Courtesy of Signals Media.
Colchester
The theatre mentioned in Tacitus' account of the Boudican attack on Colchester was probably on the same site as the later theatre excavated in Maidenburgh Street in 1981-2.
Colchester
The site of the Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2004. It was built in the early 2nd century CE and seems to have been in use for about 150 years. It is the only known Roman circus in Britain.
Colchester
Artist Richard Layzell is delighted to announce the Colchester Town Wall as the GREATEST PUBLIC SCULPTURE IN THE UK
Colchester
Free entry to Colchester Castle as part of Heritage Open Days 2022.
Colchester
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and houses the town's main museum
Colchester
Archaeological fun day for all the family.
Colchester
'Walking the walls' is a great way to explore Colchester's history. This circular walk takes you around Colchester's famous town wall.
Colchester
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
Colchester
The Ancient Colchester App developed by Colchester & Ipswich Museums allows you to wander around Colchester Town Centre on a Heritage Trail and bring historic sites to life.
The Ancient Colchester is available to Download on iOS and Android.