Colchester Castle Museum

Castle Park
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1TJ
England

Website

www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/castle/castle_index.html

E-mail

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Telephone

01206 282939

Fax

01206 282925

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history. Once capital of Roman Britain, Colchester has experienced devastation by Boudica (Boadicea), invasion by the Normans and siege during the English Civil War.

Since the 16th century, the Castle has been a ruin, a library and a gaol for witches. Today it is an award winning museum featuring many hands-on displays showing Colchester's history from the Stone Age to the Civil War.

Venue type

Museum

 Opening hours

Mon-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1100-1700

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • CD-ROM guide available
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • Guided tours
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
  • Braille information and/or interpretation
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Induction loops in lecture theatres
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Sign language interpretation available
  • Touch exhibits
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
  • Library with public access
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Castle Park
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1TJ
England

Website

www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/castle/castle_index.html

E-mail

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Telephone

01206 282939

Fax

01206 282925

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Castle Park
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1TJ
England

Website

www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/castle/castle_index.html

E-mail

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Telephone

01206 282939

Fax

01206 282925

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

The Sixties Seen

13 June — 1 November 2009 *on now

Take a trip back to the swinging sixties in the stunning surroundings of Colchester Castle Museum and discover the art, music and fashion of the time. See highlights from this innovative decade and discover just how much design influenced everyday life.

Suitable for

  • All ages

When

10am-5pm

Where

Colchester Castle

Admission

Free after normal Castle admission charge

Castle Park
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1TJ
England

Website

www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/castle/castle_index.html

E-mail

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Telephone

01206 282939

Fax

01206 282925

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Live Music at the Castle

27 — 31 July 2009

Enjoy live performances from Words and Music by Lennon and McCartney as they sing favourite tunes from the 1960s.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Where

Colchester Castle

Admission

Free event after normal admission to the Castle.
30 minute performances at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
No need to book

Stories of the Civil War

3 — 7 August 2009

It is 1648, and the Civil War has changed life in the town of Colchester. Hear tales from the wife of a trader who will tell you all about it.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Where

Colchester Castle

Admission

Free after normal Castle admission charge
Performances last 30 minutes
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
No need to book
Monday 3rd August, BSL interpreted sessions at 1pm and 2.30pm

Groovy Clay Tiles

10 — 14 August 2009

Get creative by making your own clay tile and then decorating it in a groovy 1960s style!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Where

Colchester Castle

Admission

£1.50 per person after normal admission to the castle
Please book your place on 01206 282940 or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm

Saxon and Viking Storytelling

17 — 21 August 2009

Come to the Castle and hear spellbinding and wondrous tales about the Viking Gods and dragons and other folk tales from the Vikings and Saxons.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Where

Colchester Castle

Admission

Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Free after normal admission to the castle
No need to book
Tuesday 18th August, BSL interpreted sessions at 11am and 1pm

Tie-dye T-shirts

24 — 28 August 2009

Get groovy and make your own tie-dye t-shirt that you can take home with you.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Where

Colchester Castle

Admission

£1.50 per person after normal admission to the castle
Please book your place on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm

Free Day!

12 September 2009

As part of Heritage Open Days Colchester Castle is throwing its doors open free of charge so make sure you visit!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Where

Colchester Castle

Admission

10am to 4.30pm
Free
No need to book please expect to queue

Castle Park
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1TJ
England

Website

www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/castle/castle_index.html

E-mail

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Telephone

01206 282939

Fax

01206 282925

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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