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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · East of England

WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic

In or near Colchester.

Free admission

WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Office block on Chapel Street, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 8146015

David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Colchester Town · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic is a public art located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Official information

The Headgate Theatre is a small venue in Colchester that hosts a variety of performances, including drama, musical theatre, and comedy. It provides spaces for both amateur and professional groups, making it a community hub for the arts.

Place summary

The William Gilberd mosaic is a public art installation located in the East of England. This artwork commemorates William Gilberd, a notable figure in the history of science. The mosaic serves as a cultural landmark, reflecting the region's artistic heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8868, 0.8953
County
Essex
District
Colchester
Parish
Colchester, unparished area
Postcode
CO2 7AT
Parliamentary constituency
Colchester
Phone
0333 666 3366
Nearest railway station
Colchester Town0.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Maldon Road Chapel, Colchester, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 2040239📷 3

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Butt Road Roman Church and Cemeteries

Butt Road Roman Church and Cemeteries — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · East of England

Chapel Street Memorial.

Chapel Street Memorial. — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕headgatetheatre.co.uk
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Theatres · East of England

The Headgate Theatre

The Headgate Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Freeheadgatetheatre.co.uk
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Theatres · East of England

Odeon Cinema

Odeon Cinema in England East, United Kingdom.

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Open-air theatres · East of England

The Playhouse

former theatre and cinema in Colchester, Essex, originally a garrison theatre, now a pub

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Historic pubs · East of England

The Playhouse

The Playhouse in England East, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic

Places to stay

The George Hotel in Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 6069403📷 7

Hotels · East of England

Red Lion Hotel

Red Lion Hotel — a hotel in england east.

brook-hotels.co.uk
The George Hotel, 116 High Street, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 5487461📷 5

Hotels · East of England

The George

The George — a hotel in england east.

Middle Mill Weir, River Colne - geograph.org.uk - 5944648📷 5

Hotels · East of England

Premier Inn (Castle)

Premier Inn (Castle) — a hotel in england east.

Freepremierinn.com
Drinking water fountain, High Street, CO1 - geograph.org.uk - 4035590📷 5

Hotels · East of England

Greyfriars

Greyfriars — a hotel in england east.

greyfriarscolchester.co.uk
Wooded roundabout on the A12, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 8063693📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Colchester Country Park

Colchester Country Park — a campsite in england east.

Clingoe Hill, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 7798391📷 5

Hostels · East of England

The Copse

The Copse — a hostel in england east.

Places to eat & drink

Straws public house, St John's Avenue Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 1875488📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Playhouse

The Playhouse in England East, United Kingdom.

Colchester - 'Jumbo' Water Tower, Balkerne Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 6488692📷 5

Restaurants · East of England

Cibus

Cibus — a restaurant in england east.

Colchester - Holy Trinity Church - geograph.org.uk - 6488687📷 5

Restaurants · East of England

Timbers

Timbers — a restaurant in england east.

timbers-restaurant.co.uk
The Stockwell Arms, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 86529📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Stockwell Arms Inn

Stockwell Arms Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

The Odd One Out, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 7646615📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Mermaid Public House

The Mermaid Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

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Maidenburgh Street - geograph.org.uk - 5942845📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Sun Inn

The Sun Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic?
WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO2 7AT), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
What is WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic?
WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic?
The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO2 7AT.
Is WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic free to visit?
Yes, WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic is free to enter.
How do I get to WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic?
The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO2 7AT.