Duration:
1 to 3 hours
Price range:
Free
Suitable for:
About Castle Park
Colchester’s distinctive heritage is nowhere more apparent than in Castle Park. A site of national importance, this Victorian Park contains evidence of 2000 years of history and is a landscape moulded by the people of Colchester over many eras.
Castle Park not only encompasses much of Colchester’s rich heritage within its boundaries but is much loved and used as a part of present day life. It boasts over 1 million visitors a year. Providing a green oasis in the town centre, you can sit, walk, enjoy music, play games, or picnic amongst wonderful flowers and trees.
Its horticulture is award-winning and the park has long been a superb venue for the town’s big events.
The park itself is designated Grade II on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.
Things To Do
Playground play area:
The play park is for ages up to around 12 and has been designed so there is something for everyone. It has been very well designed with a soft floor covering most of the play area to help cushion unexpected falls.
Park trails:
Colchester Castle Park also boasts many park trails which can be downloaded from the website. These range for all ages, from under 5’s, all the way up to teens and adults.
Alfresco cafe:
Why not check out Alfresco Cafe for hot food and beverage, running every day midweek from 09:00 – 16:00, and 10:00 – 17:00 on the weekend.
Bouncy castle and slide:
- £1.00 for 5 minutes.
- 11am – 5pm from 06 April to 30 September, weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
Boating lake and kiosk:
- Paddle boat hire £3 for 20 minutes.
- 11am – 4.30pm (last boat) from April 01 to 31 October, weekends, school holidays and bank holidays only (weather permitting).
Opening Times and Prices
The park is completely free to visit, including the play area.
The only activities that involve a charge are the bouncy castle & boating lake and kiosk.
The park is open every day but is locked in the evening, and some parts of the park may be closed to the general public during events. Toilets will close 1 hour before the park and access will be restricted 30 minutes before the published closing time.
- 01 January to 28 February: 7.30am to 5pm
- 01 March to 31 March: 7.30am to 6.15pm
- 01 April to 30 September: 7.30am to 9pm
- October to 30 November: 7.30am to 5pm
- 01 December to 31 December: 7.30am to 4pm
How To Access
The main entrance to Castle Park is located at the east end of Colchester High Street next to the Castle. There are a number of other entrances including those on St Peter’s Street, Roman Road, Museum Street and on Riverside Walk.
By road: parking is available with a charge at any of the city’s car parks. The nearest car parks are Nunn’s Road, Priory Street and Osborne Street. Follow city centre signage to the High Street and Castle Park.
By bus: a number of buses stop on the High Street.
By bike: cycling is only allowed along the designated cycle path that runs beside the river in Lower Castle Park
Park Map
Facilities
Contact Details & Directions
Colchester Castle Park,
High St,
Colchester,
CO1 1UG
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