Real find this one Great airy gallery in the heart of Colchester, just past the Castle. Wonderful…read moreambiance, well spaced exhibits, helpful and friendly staff. Facilities beautiful. Seriously worth a visit.

Great historical displays inside the picturesque castle as well as in the extensive park grounds…read more One of the best collections of British Roman glass from 100 ad. Room after room of interesting artifacts from several eras, but do not miss the upstairs Roman artifacts room

Tons of touchable things, and interesting history presented in many different ways. Not the…read morebiggest Castle around and parking was quite a distance for us but there is also a playground adjacent to the castle.

Nice displays of local artists work and great food to while away the hours while the mrs shopsread more

Charter Hall is the main venue in Colchester for stand-up comedy and tribute bands to perform…read more Recent visitors have included Roy 'Chubby' Brown and other high-class acts. Although some performers are not to everyone's taste, the hall itself is well-equipped with padded seat and reasonable acoustics. The atmosphere is dragged down by the fact that the hall is attached to the town's only leisure centre badminton courts painted on the floor are one feature caused by this. Staff are usually quite helpful and parking is ample, although you now have to pay to park. In all, a reasonable venue three stars.

There is so much to do at the Leisure Centre. They have the main charter hall which is a massive…read morehall which has been used for concerts, exhibitions, sports events, bridal fayres etc. There is plenty of parking and it's really easy to get to.