Duration:
1 to 3 hours
Price range:
£10 to £25
Suitable for:
Museum Information
A visit to Colchester Castle is better than ever before with interactive displays and star exhibits, like the Colchester Gladiator Vase and Fenwick Hoard of Roman treasure.
Have a go at building a Norman archway, dressing as an Iron Age Briton, steering a Roman chariot or firing our replica ballista at the east wall.
Tours, led by expert guides, are offered daily and can take you down into the Roman vaults and up onto the Castle roof.
Opening Days and Times
Monday – Saturday
10 am – 5 pm
Suggested last entry 4.30 pm
Sunday
11 am – 5 pm
Suggested last entry 4.30 pm
Admission Ticket Prices
Adult (inc. Seniors): £12.75
Child (aged 4-16): £7.50 (first child)
£3.75 (all additional children)
Student: £8.50
Qualifying concession: £8.50*
Booking not required
Children:
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Things To See
The Building
See the stonework of the largest Norman keep in Europe and, using our interactive tablet, imagine how it would have looked. Gaze into the depths of the well, marvel at the Chapel or brave the prisons!
The Collections
Some of the most important historical finds in Britain can be found in Colchester Castle, from Celtic coin hoards to Roman statues and mosaics, medieval paintings to civil war armour.
Look out for the famous Sheepen Cauldron, a huge and mysterious vessel from the Bronze Age, and the hastily hidden Fenwick Hoard of silver and gold jewellery from Roman Britain.
The Roman Vaults + Castle Roof
Take one of our guided tours to discover even more of Colchester Castle!
Head down into the Roman Vaults, the foundations of the Temple of Claudius, before ascending the Great Stairs to see a stunning view of Colchester from the Castle roof.
Our Replica Ballista
Created by Len Morgan and brought to life by Motion Mapping, enjoy a bit of target practice!
Support our work whilst firing at the Castle wall, as proceeds from this incredible interactive go to the Colchester Museums Development Foundation.
Tour Guides
Our guide will take you down through 2,000 years of history to the Roman Vaults, the foundations of the Temple of Claudius. You will then travel up the Great Stairs before seeing the unrivalled view of Colchester from the Castle roof.
Tours run throughout the day and can be booked on arrival, subject to availability. Tickets cost £4.25 per adult and £2.50 per child after admission to the Castle.
Interactive Tablets
Our interactive tablets are packed with goodies from mini games, to photos and augmented reality showing how some of the Castle spaces might have originally appeared. Simply look out for our tablet signs throughout the Castle for bonus content.
Tablets can be hired from our Welcome desk for just £1.
Shop Visit
Our museum shop offers a wide range of products, from activity books for children to jewellery inspired by the Fenwick Hoard, games and fancy dress to replica Roman objects. Whether you’re looking for a memento or the perfect gift, we have something for all tastes and budgets.
Special Activities
After Hours
Be guided around the displays on a private tour, or crack the clues in our escape experience to break THE SERPENTS CURSE!
Whether you have big kids or little knights in mind, we have something for everyone!
Birthday Parties
Have a special day coming up? Colchester Castle offer themed birthday party packages and celebrations for children aged 5-11.
These include arts and crafts, a guided tour and a private space for you to host your own activities.
Facilities
Contact Details & Directions
Colchester Castle,
Castle Park,
Colchester,
CO1 1TJ
Tel: 01206282939
Email: museums@colchester.gov.uk
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