Officially carrying the title of the oldest recorded town in Britain, Colchester
welcomes millions of visitors every year to its enviable list of attractions.
This unique location manages to seamlessly blend the contemporary with the traditional,
and as such historical yet cosmopolitan Colchester represents an ideal destination for
travellers of all ages. Whether you want to take in the main sights in a day, or slow things
down a bit and spend a week or two lazily watching the world go by and discovering the
delights of the surrounding countryside, boredom in Colchester is not an option.
Boasting a rich and vibrant history, the city is filled with museums of all shapes
and sizes - the Natural History Museum and Castle Museum perhaps the most important of
all. Even without entering any of the buildings, the charmingly antiquated architecture
of the city centre's main streets never fails to inspire. This old roman garrison town has three main towns nearby, namely Ipswich, Chelmsford and the pretty sea side town of Clacton-on-Sea.
Entire afternoons can be lost meandering aimlessly down side streets and discovering
traditional, local shops offering rare and one-off items covering every imaginable niche.
The high street is also bursting with brand names for those preferring their retail
rooted in the 21st Century.
The dining scene perfectly reflects the incredible age and history of the city,
offering an endless variety of options from the truly traditional to the outrageously
upmarket. The quaint and gentile exterior of Colchester's historical buildings also
impressively masks a throbbing nightlife scene for those looking for a more energetic
end to the evening.
And of course, the nearby coastline offers an immeasurable number of watersports
and pursuits, along with opportunities for pure, unbridled relaxation...and some of
the best fish 'n' chips in the UK!
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Which hotels in Colchester offer free parking?
You can find free parking at many Colchester hotels, though most offer limited spaces and early booking is suggested. You could try Brook Red Lion Hotel or also look at Star Anglia Hotel which has limited free parking.