Home Things To Do Search Colchester Castle Explore things to do Category Select from these options Food and Drink Just for Two Family Friendly Historic Britain Great Outdoors Enter Your Destination From Date To Things To Do Suggested Getaways near Colchester Castle More Suggested Getaways Home Things To Do Colchester Castle Colchester Castle Colchester Just for Two, Family Friendly, Historic Britain Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. It was constructed on the foundations of the Temple of Claudius, built when Colchester was the first Roman capital of Britain. The Castle is one of England's most important heritage sites and one of the most popular visitor attractions in the East of England. The Museum showcases archaeological collections of international quality covering 2,000 years of history, including some of the most important Roman finds in Britain. Explore all Attractions & Events Contact Info Castle Park Colchester Essex CO1 1TJ 01206 282939 Visit website Other Things to Do in the East of England Region Norfolk LavenderWroxham BarnsGreat Dunmow MaltingsChurch Farm Rare Breeds CentreHatfield ForestFinchingfield GuildhallPeter Beales RosesBeWILDerwood Great Notley Country ParkBourn Golf and Health ClubSouthwold PierGrange Barn