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Britain's oldest recorded town, Roman Camulodunum, the castle (built on the Roman temple ruins), oysters, the Firstsite gallery and 2000 years of layered history
A little history
Britain's oldest recorded town. Camulodunum was the first Roman capital of Britain. Boadicea burned it to the ground in 60 AD. The Norman castle is built on the foundations of the Roman temple of Claudius — the largest castle keep in Europe.
The Castle Museum is one of England's finest Roman collections. The Dutch Quarter (Flemish weavers settled here in Elizabeth I's time) for independent food. Colchester Natural History Museum is free.
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Food & drink in Colchester
The Dutch Quarter and the High Street area have good independent food. Colchester oysters are world-famous — the season runs September to April. The market for local Essex produce.
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Colchester's independent businesses are concentrated in the Dutch Quarter and the Lion Walk area. The heritage economy drives strong visitor numbers.
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Britain's oldest recorded town, Roman Camulodunum, the castle (built on the Roman temple ruins), oysters, the Firstsite gallery and 2000 years of layered history Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Colchester worth exploring.
The Dutch Quarter and the High Street area have good independent food. Colchester oysters are world-famous — the season runs September to April. The market for local Essex produce. Download Roam free to discover Colchester's independent food scene.
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Colchester's independent businesses are concentrated in the Dutch Quarter and the Lion Walk area. The heritage economy drives strong visitor numbers. List your Colchester business on Roam to reach local customers in Essex.
Roam covers all of Colchester including Dutch Quarter, Mile End, Lexden, Stanway, Shrub End. The Castle Museum is one of England's finest Roman collections. The Dutch Quarter (Flemish weavers settled here in Elizabeth I's time) for independent food. Colchester Natural History Museum is free.
