Colchester Historical Walking Tour: Visit Norman, Roman, and Victorian Sites
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Step back in time on a 90-minute historical walking tour of Colchester. Explore Norman, Roman, and Victorian sites, and learn about key moments in the city's history. Finish at the Farmers Market for food and shopping!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Colchester Castle Museum - We will see Colchester Castle from the outside and learn about its Roman origins, architecture and the many lives its lived since original creation! Please note, we will not enter Colchester Castle on this tour.
- Colchester War Memorial - We will stop at Colchester’s War Memorial, learning about it’s creation and the structure itself.
- Colchester Town Hall - Looking from the outside, I will explain some of the key architectural features of this beautiful Baroque style building. We will talk about it’s inspiration as well as the Victorian era in which it was devised. Please note, we will not be entering Colchester Town Hall during this tour.
- Jumbo Water Tower - The tour will take in the magnificent Jumbo Water Tower. I will tell the story of how it got it’s name and the reason for its creation! Please note, we will not be entering or climbing Jumbo Water Tower during this tour.
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Balkerne Gate - Colchester’s still functioning Roman Gate! We will complete our tour at Balkerne Gate, learning about the dramatic and juicy history that surrounds it’s creation!
The magnificent archway is the perfect place for taking a picture!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee included
Additional Information
A historical exploration of Colchester that lasts 90 minutes! We’ll delve into fascinating subjects including the Norman intrusion, the Roman takeover, and the busy Victorian era. Prepare to don your ‘history spectacles’ as we zip through time and uncover notable events and iconic buildings of Colchester!
Our journey concludes at the Colchester’s Farmers Market where you can relax with some delicious food and browse through the marketplace!
Location
Colchester Visitor Information Centre
We meet at the entrance to Colchester Visitor Information Centre. This is also known as Hollytrees Museum and is in Castle Park.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jjroli
Oct 16, 2023
Fantastic tour! Highly recommended. - This is a fantastic tour! I really recommend it. Our tour guide, Sophie, took my wife and I around Colchester castle, neighbouring areas, the Dutch quarter, and around the Jumbo water tower. Sophie provided really clear explanations that combined a nice balance of facts and anecdotes. Sophie is passionate and enthusiastic, which made the history really engaging. Sophie is also friendly and approachable and was really happy to answer questions and chat. We're looking forward to taking one of her other tours.
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