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Colchester attractions, local Colchester attractions, Essex England
Colchester Castle is undoubtedly one of the area’s top attractions. Work began on it back in 1076 and it wasn’t finished until 1125. The result of all this hard work is the largest keep in Europe make it well worth a look. There’s the added attraction of guided tours to see the Roman vaults, stunning mosaics and to hear all about its interesting history.
For the size of the place Colchester certainly enjoys its fair share of museums. There’s the Hollytrees Museum where you can explore family life over the past 300 years, including stories on real people’s lives. The Natural History Museum with its interesting take on the local environment. The Tymperleys Clock Museum bursting with classic examples of locally made clocks and the East Anglian Railway Museum spanning 150 years of railway history for all you trainspotters out there.
For an exciting day out for all the family take a trip to the Colchester branch of Megabowl. Here you can test out your ten pin bowling skills with all the latest equipment before enjoying a relaxing drink or a bite to eat on site.
Leisure World is another attraction designed for family fun. The centre of the activities occurs around the large leisure pool, complete with high-speed flumes and relaxing spa pools. Alternatively you can simply chill out at the poolside juice bar, or indulge in a massage or manicure at their beauty centre.
For some good old-fashioned fun take a trip to Colchester Zoo, famed for its award-winning natural enclosures. There’s plenty to see here and one of the best highlights is a chance to feed the elephants and giraffe yourself.
