This is a must visit venue if you are in the area. A great museum packed full interesting displays which help depict Colchester through the ages. To round off your visit take the additional guided tour of the underground vaults and the walk around the roof top. The history is good and well portrayed for all ages, the kids will... More

As a family we found Colchester castle very good and very interesting. The facts are very accurate and its good for children. A great place to go to see with younge children a must see in Colchester.great for familys and visitors.

Great museum chocked full of interesting facts and artefacts.

The zenith of this fine castle and museum is actually underground, the foundations for the former Roman temple. The lecture tour was incisive and delivered with panache. The showcases on the ground and upper floor illustrate the important part that Colchester played in the formation of the south east and it's infrastructure.

We visited Colchester Castle on a very wet day in April. From the outside the castle looks amazing, not what I was expecting from a Norman castle. The inside is a wonderful, modern, museum and is huge. The history sheet I was given, as I entered, explained why there is little left of the original interior. The museum, however, is... More

We went on the free Christmas market night with some family. I really enjoyed walking around the stalls and there was a really lovely atmosphere, however; despite the museum being free (I shouldn't grumble really) I found it a little dull I'm afraid, and I am pleased I didn't have to pay for the experience. I used to love the... More

If you have a couple of hours to kill and enjoy local history, this is the place for you. Our only criticism was that we found the castle to be far too warm, the central heating appeared to be on full, making it a little uncomfortable.

This is excellent for children, they can try on hats, helmets etc + hands on activities to do ( which I might add we as adults did too!!)

Stunning location amazing artefacts guided tour a must