Colchester Castle Park
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Colchester castle park and garden. The main entrance to Castle Park is located at the east end of Colchester High Street next to the Castle. There are also number of other entrances including those on St Peter's Street, Roman Road, Museum Street and on Riverside Walk. Parking is available with a charge at any of the towns' car parks. The nearest car parks are Nunn's Road, Priory Street and Osborne Street. Park is open every day, but locked for the night. Park opening hours are: From 1st Jan to 29th Feb from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm From 1st March to 14th March from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. From 15th March to 31st March from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. From 1st Apr to 14th Apr from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm. From 15th Apr to 30th Apr from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm. From 1st May to 14th Aug from 7: 30 am to 9:00 pm. From 1st Aug to 14th Aug from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm. From 15th Aug to 31th Aug from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm. From 1st Sept to 14th Sept from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm. From 15th Sept to 30th Sept from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm. From 1st Oct to 14th Oct from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. From 15th Oct to 31st Oct from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. From 1st Nov to 31st Dec from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. Toilets are available, but closing 1 hour before park closing hours. Dogs are only allowed in the lower park area. There are cafe and playground in the park. Lots of benches everywhere, beautiful flowers beds, trees, lots of areas to have picnic or just relax and enjoy the view of this green oasis of award-winning Victorian Park. Park is free to enter too, which makes it more enjoyable. Will personally recommend it to visit if you are in town.
Irina SpringateIrina Springate
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On my first ever walk around my new Town Colchester, I saw a sign for Castle Park & out of curiosity, I went along as I could see a huge old building that looked like a castle from where I was. So off I went & before to long I was walking into the park gates & there indeed was this huge castle set in beautiful tended grounds. It is in fact Colchester Castle & it is quite magnificent!! I did not go in but I will be back to go inside, as I do love history. For this time I walked in the Castle grounds & what a treat I was in store for.... As I walked along the path I spotted a beautiful squirrel dashing about here & there, I continued to watch as a passerby put their hand out & no word of a lie the squirrel went up to the passersby hand & took something before moving away to eat. As I watched this scene, the passerby came over to me & said they are very friendly, here take some monkey nuts & feed them yourself. I thanked the passerby for their genorosity & I did in fact feed not one but two very tame friendly squirrels who both came up to my hand & took the nuts to enjoy. It was so very lovely, to be able to hand-feed the squirrels. I then gave another passerby a few nuts so they could do the same. I will be back to feed them again!! I hope you will enjoy them as I did!! xXx UPDATED! Spring is right around the corner & the first signs of early flowers are starting to show. In a few weeks the Castle Grounds will look amazing, with its riot ify colourful flowers & plants. Highly recommend you take a walk in the grounds xXx
Justine WatsonJustine Watson
20
Amazing park with a lot of history that you could find illustrated and detailed on the signs alongside. It has the remains of a Roman Wall that separates the park between the lower side and the higher side up the hill. It has a small pond, with waterfowl such as swans, ducks and the lot, black headed gulls too. This is the only pond in the park by the way, however, the river Colne runs through it, so there are nice spots alongside there you could sit. It also has a small fish pond with blue water (and fish), its a nice place to relax and read a book of you wish. The array of plants and flowers is amazing; it has an abundant amount of these and they are set out in a patterned way to look aesthetic. More with the historical aspect, there is an area with a lot of stones commerating events during WWII. The castle is probably the main attraction of this park. I didn't visit but I did some research before visiting Colchester. It has existed form Ore than 2,000 years although it had been partly demolished at one (or more) points. It is now a paid exhibit, which I may visit next time. There is, however, a free museum called Hollytrees. It has interesting history, you can pick up a piece of paper of its beginnings and how it passed on throigh generations since its making. It consists of 2 floors, detailing life, home and childhood in historic times. It also has a gift shop. Apparently alcohol is prohibited from being drunk in this park; I'm not sure if this applies to the entire ground though.
Brim ZezeBrim Zeze
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Lovely park. Lots of facilities and a very nice cafe with tasty treats and delicious icecreams. Resident and friendly cat and a playground and water feature. Also Roman remains, lots of benches, friendly squirrels and attractive views. Experience slightly spoiled by irresponsible dog owners and heedless cyclists (who aren't even supposed to be there). I would understand their annoyance at being denied the park if it wasn't for the fact there's plenty of picturesque easily accessible uncultivated land and riverside walks right next to the park which allow both bikes and dogs. I might sound fussy but I hate to see dog owners not cleaning up their dog's mess in places where children play, it's selfish and irresponsible and is one of the reasons places like parks feel they have to ban dogs. Sadly you still get many owners who ignore the prohibition, along with deliberately ignoring the mess that their dogs leave behind. Also, letting your dog off leash next to water fowl and allowing them to pester the birds during nesting season is very irresponsible. It endangers both the birds and the dogs, but several owners indulged in this.
S G (Rock on)S G (Rock on)
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Castle Park in Colchester is a delightful escape into history and nature. This picturesque park seamlessly combines the charm of a historic castle with the serenity of lush greenery, making it a must-visit destination. The star attraction, Colchester Castle, dominates the park's landscape with its Norman architecture and well-preserved interiors. History enthusiasts will appreciate the informative exhibits that detail the town's rich past, from Roman times to the present. The views from the castle's rooftop offer a breathtaking panorama of Colchester and its surroundings. As you explore further into the park, you'll discover beautifully landscaped gardens, including a sensory garden and a picturesque pond. These areas provide a peaceful oasis for relaxation and picnics. The park's well-maintained paths are ideal for leisurely strolls
Aisosa ObasohanAisosa Obasohan
10
This review is strictly for the Christmas light walk which was outstanding! Even with the extreme weather conditions including snow, ice and lots of rain the organisers and staff had it nailed down. Pretty, interesting, interactive and truly magical event, we all loved it. So much we went 4 times and took other family members each time to share the magic. There was even food, drinks and flashing lights merch. I really needed the hot mulled wine at the end of the chilly walk. Perfect! Well done to all that made the event happen and all the effort put in and probably gave up valuable Christmas family time to make an incredible event for others to enjoy and share over the festive period. All the top ratings and stars in the world! Thank you!💯💖
Jodi RoscowJodi Roscow
20
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High St, Colchester CO1 1UG, United Kingdom
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attractions: Colchester Castle, Firstsite, Firstsite, Colchester Arts Centre, Leisure World Colchester, Putt in the Park, Escape Colchester, Hollytrees Museum, English Heritage - St Botolph's Priory, Roman Circus Visitor Centre, restaurants: Turtle Bay Colchester, The Playhouse - JD Wetherspoon, Three Wise Monkeys, North Hill Noodle Bar, Slug & Lettuce - Colchester, Bill's Colchester Restaurant, Preto Colchester - Brazilian Steakhouse BBQ, Mirra, Nando's Colchester - Head Street, The Purple Dog
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