Colchester, Administrative district in Essex, England
The Borough of Colchester encompasses 60 acres of parkland, gardens, historical structures, and residential areas across northeastern Essex, forming a substantial urban center.
The district holds remnants of Roman settlements from 43 AD, including sections of defensive walls and foundations of the Temple of Claudius beneath Colchester Castle.
The Mercury Theatre presents year-round performances while multiple museums display collections spanning from Roman artifacts to contemporary East Anglian artworks.
The local council provides numerous services for residents, including recycling programs, housing assistance, tax registration, and parking permit applications through their offices.
The district contains the only known Roman circus remains in Britain, with a dedicated visitor center presenting archaeological findings from the entertainment structure.
Location: Essex
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Colchester
Website: http://colchester.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.88861,0.90361
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:30
Camulodunum
539 m
Colchester Castle
224 m
Layer Marney Tower
10.4 km
Colchester Zoo
5.7 km
Flatford Mill
11.3 km
Temple of Claudius in Colchester
223 m
Abberton Reservoir
8.2 km
East Anglian Railway Museum
10.8 km
Jumbo Water Tower
698 m
Chappel Viaduct
10.8 km
Balkerne Gate
691 m
Wivenhoe Park
3.5 km
Firstsite
170 m
St. Botolph's Priory
170 m
Mercury Theatre
639 m
Wivenhoe House
3.5 km
Beth Chatto Gardens
7.1 km
Bridge Cottage
11.2 km
St. John's Abbey
381 m
Smallbridge Hall
10.6 km
Town Hall
354 m
The Minories
157 m
Castle House
9.3 km
Ray Island
10.5 km
Hollytrees Museum
174 m
Copford Hall
6.8 km
Mersea Fort
12.3 km
Messing Maypole Mill
13.5 kmReviews
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