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Colchester

The Colchester War Memorial

St Botolph's Priory

Colchester Castle

Temple of Claudius 

The Obelisk

St John's Abbey Gate

Jumbo Water Tower

Mercury Theatre

The Balkerne Gate is the largest surviving Roman gateway in Britain, built into Colchester's town wall around the first century, when this was the Roman capital of the province. You can still walk through the pedestrian arch the Romans used. The pub built against it has an unusually good view.

The Balkerne Gate

The Roman Church / Mithraeum

Balkerne Gate

West Mersea War Memorial

The Mersea Island Museum

Historic Colchester: The Roman Visitor Walking Tour & Escape Game

The Berryfield Mosaic

The Riddling Rambler

Boudica's Legacy: Women of Colchester

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<div>Welcome to Colchester, Britain’s first city! Walk the streets through the eyes of its infamous destroyer Boudica, Queen of the Iceni, who burnt the city down. She’s back to see what the women of Colchester have achieved since her death. On this tour you’ll meet some of Colchester’s exceptional women, solving my fiendish riddles along the way. Discover suffragettes, an eccentric 16th-century philosopher, Colchester’s first female mayor and even another Queen. But are any of them a match for Boudica?</div>

Colchester War Memorial

Eastern Quest

Step back in time to 300 CE and explore the ancient city of Colchester with this immersive walking tour and escape game. Discover the remnants of Colchester’s Roman wall and gates, marvel at its art, temples, and culture, and stroll through the city’s scenic back lanes and famous Castle Park.&nbsp; This experience offers a fascinating glimpse into Roman Britain, blending history with an interactive mystery.In this adventure, you are Antonius, a Roman diplomat visiting the city of Camulodunum (Colchester) at the request of the local governor, Marcus. While Marcus is eager to show off the city’s fortifications and cultural landmarks, he has a more urgent matter to address—a plot to assassinate him.&nbsp; The clues to this conspiracy are hidden across the city, and it's up to you to uncover the mystery before time runs out. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour combines historical exploration with thrilling intrigue. *The end of the game is in a park that closes at dusk.* ***This walk does not include entrance to the Roman Circus visitor centre or the castle***

Butt Road Car Park / Roman Circus

The Berryfield Mosaic, Colchester, Guida per visitatori e cosa fare nei dintorni

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