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Visitor Information - Visiting ColchesterColchester is located in the county of Essex, about 60 miles north east of London.Its population numbers about 105000. It is also the administrative centre of the Borough of Colchester. Travel DirectionsBY ROAD: Colchester is on the A12, M25 and A14 on the East of England region BY AIR: Stansted (London's third international airport) is about 30 miles away by road via the A120 and A12. Coach and bus services run between Stansted and Colchester every hour during the day. BY SEA Colchester is 20 miles from Harwich International Port follow the A120. Historical AttractionsColchester served as the first Roman capital of Britain, however it was attacked and destroyed during Boudica's rebellion in AD 61 and after the destruction, London became the capital of Roman Britain. Colchester is also noted for its Victorian architecture. Significant landmarks include the Colchester Town Hall and the Jumbo Water Tower. Colchester CastleColchester Castle is an 11th century Norman keep built in the same style, but considerable larger in size, as the White Tower of the Tower of London. It was constructed on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius which can still be seen today. It is classed as a Grade I listed building. Colchester Castle houses the Colchester Castle Museum which is open Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm all year round. Sun 11am - 5pm. Telephone 01206 282939 for further information. Leisure ActivitiesColchester HippodromeThe Hippodrome Experience in Colchester is a leading club venue. It is located at 131, High St Colchester Essex CO1 1SP Telephone 01206 762555. Colchester Leisure WorldColchester Leisure World offers a range of acivities for children and adults including swimming, health and fitness and sports.It is located on Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH Telephone 01206 282000. Odeon ColchesterThe Odeon Cinema in Cochester is located on Head Street Colchester Essex CO1 1AA Tel: 0871 22 44 007. For Odeon Cinema film listing visit the Odeon Cinema website at odeon.co.uk. DRIVING DIRECTION: Follow signs to the town centre.Nearest car parks are St Johns Street and St Marys on Balkerne Hill |
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Colchester Borough Council covers an area of 125 square miles stretching from Suffolk border in the north and the Colne Estuary in the south. Read more about the Colchester Borough Council.
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