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This imposing building is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and inside the museum you can discover much about the buildings fascinating past. Throughout there are interactive features which showcase some of the star exhibits plus you can get hands-on excavating a grave or even steering a chariot.

Somewhere To Eat?

There are vending machines available.

Baby Friendly?

There are baby changing facilities available.

Want To Treat Yourself?

There is a gift shop.

Features

  • Indoor
  • Disabled Access

Category

Museums

Museums

Suitable For

6-9

6-9

10+

10+

Opening Times

Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 17.00 Sunday 11.00 -17.00

Price Information

  • Adult: £12.75
  • Child: £7.50
  • Senior: £8.50

Additional info:

£3.75 (all additional children)

Facilities

LiftsDisabled ParkingAudio GuidesTactile/Braille MapsBaby Changing FacilitiesVending MachinesShop

How To Get There

Directions

To reach Colchester by road, exit the A12 at junction 27 and follow the signs to the town centre. There are a number of car parks that you can use to visit Colchester museums, the closest being Britannia and Priory Street.
By Train Colchester Castle Museum is a 10 minute walk from Colchester Town railway, up Queens Street and St Botolph's Street. We are 10 minutes walk from the main bus station on Osborne Street.

Static google map of Colchester Castle

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