Curious About... Colchester
Explore Colchester city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Colchester's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends!
Colchester was the capital of Roman Britain, long before London came to prominence, its castle was the blueprint for the Tower of London. Proportionately more Protestant martyrs were burnt alive during the reign of Queen Mary than anywhere else in England.
The nursery rhyme 'Twinkle, twinkle little star' was written there in 1806, and in 1807 the oldest Hot Cross Bun in existence was baked there. In 1884 there was a major earthquake. The Kray twins, one of whom broke the jaw of a corporal, were graduates of its military school.
At Curious About... Colchester you will find all of the below activities, facilities, and important information.
Activities at Curious About... Colchester include:
- Self Guided City Walks and Treasure Hunts
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Activities available in this location
Open Times
Contact
Starts: The Balkerne Gate
Balkerne Gate
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1PT
Gallery
Self Guided City Walks and Treasure Hunts
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Are you curious about Colchester? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme – looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined make Colchester a fascinating place to explore! You’ll get everything – detailed directions, maps, clues (with answers in the back!), and interesting snippets about the history of Colchester
Useful Information
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