A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history. Once capital of Roman Britain, Colchester has experienced devastation by Boudica (Boadicea), invasion by the Normans and siege during the English Civil War. Since the 16th century, the Castle has been a ruin, a library and a gaol for witches. Today it is an award-winning museum featuring many hands-on displays to help explain the towns-people's experience of Colchester's varying fortunes. The Castle itself is the largest keep ever built by the Normans. It was constructed on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, which can still be seen today.

Access

The Castle Museum has won awards for improvements made in regards to physical access. For more information click here


Opening times

Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm all year round Sun 11am - 5pm Last admission 4.30pm

Telephone: 01206 282939
Fax:          01206 282925
Minicom:   01206 507803


Admission

 Admission prices valid until 31 December 2008

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How to find us

Colchester Castle Museum is situated in Castle Park at the eastern end of the High St. The nearest car parks are St Botolph's, Britannia and Osborne Street. The museum is a five minute walk from the bus station and Colchester Town railway station.