About Colchester - Colchester was for a time the capital of Roman Britain and also claims to have the United Kingdom's oldest recorded market. In fact there are claims that Colchester is England's oldest town. Colchester is noted for its Victorian architecture. Significant landmarks include the Colchester Town Hall and the Jumbo Water Tower. Colchester has been an important military garrison since the Roman era.
Shopping - Colchester Town Center offers a wide range of high street and a number of great original shops.There is no real main shopping thoroughfare, many shops are located in the side streets off the main high street. It is a question of exploring or asking for directions to find somewhere specific!
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Things to do - Colchester is a fascinating town for exploring and sightseeing, and an ideal base for visiting other parts of the region. The history or the culture or the shopping would each make Colchester worth a stop in their own right. Add in the beauty of Constable Country, the medieval wool towns, the coastline and you have an awesome combination. And no visit to Colchester would be complete without a visit to Colchester Zoo. Devoted to conservation research, education and furthering understanding.. For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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