Country parks · East of England
Colchester Castle Park
In or near Colchester.
Colchester Castle Park — park in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Colchester Castle Park is a place of interest in Essex, East of England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden. It sits within the Colchester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area CO1.
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Official information
Colchester Castle Park features a memorial commemorating the execution of Captain Sir Charles Lucas and Captain Sir George Lisle during the English Civil Wars. The memorial consists of an obelisk with inscriptions detailing the historical event.
Place summary
Colchester Castle Park is a country park located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed park and garden, reflecting its historical and aesthetic significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8931, 0.9025
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO1 1UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q123269821 (CC0)
- commons: AJM Colchester Castle Park Spring 004-2 April Tulips.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Historic pubs · 0.2 km
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Beacon
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Premier Inn (Castle)
Premier Inn (Castle) — a hotel in england east.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Duncan's Gate
Duncan's Gate — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Roman Wall
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Memorial to Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle
Memorial to Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Colchester Castle Park
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Premier Inn (Castle)
Premier Inn (Castle) — a hotel in england east.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Colchester Country Park
Colchester Country Park — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Stockwell Arms Inn
Stockwell Arms Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Ship Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colchester Castle Park?
- Colchester Castle Park is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO1 1UD), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is Colchester Castle Park?
- Colchester Castle Park — park in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Colchester Castle Park?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO1 1UD.
- Is Colchester Castle Park a listed building?
- Colchester Castle Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
- Is Colchester Castle Park free to visit?
- Yes, Colchester Castle Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colchester Castle Park?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO1 1UD.