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Castle Park

Colchester's distinctive heritage is nowhere more apparent than in Castle Park. A site of national importance, this Victorian Park contains evidence of 2000 years of history and is a landscape moulded by the people of Colchester over many eras.

Castle Park not only encompasses much of Colchester's rich heritage within its boundaries but is much loved and used as a part of present day life. It boasts over 1 million visitors a year. Providing a green oasis in the town centre, you can sit, walk, enjoy music, play games, or picnic amongst wonderful flowers and trees.

Its horticulture is award-winning and the park has long been a superb venue for the town's big events.

The park itself is designated Grade II on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.

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  • Location and opening times

    How to find the park, opening times and map.

  • Castle Park trails

    Explore Castle Park using these free self-led history and wildlife trails.

  • Colchester Castle Museum

    The Castle is one of England's most important heritage sites and one of the most popular visitor attractions in the East of England.

  • Book now: Castle Park summer activities

    These talks and tours will give you a rare insight into the history and wildlife of the park. Kids can get creative at the two-day Summer Performance Workshop.

  • Events and organising an event

    Find out how to organise an event.
  • Cafe in the Park

    Refreshing coffee, ice cream, breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea at the alfresco cafe near the bandstand.

  • Changing Places

    We now have Changing Places facilities at Castle Park, located behind the Castle Park Café.

  • Friends of Castle Park

    Find out more about the Friends of Castle Park group

  • Volunteering at Castle Park

    Meet new people, work out in the fresh air, and help us improve Castle Park for everyone.

  • Summer Education Programme

  • Castle Park local laws

  • Restoration and Development Plan

  • Historic features

  • A very potted history

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