Roman Wall Apartment Guide
Sightseeing
Visit Colchester Castle, the first of the great keeps and the largest built by the Normans in Europe.
It was constructed on the foundations of the Temple of Claudius, built when Colchester was the first Roman capital of Britain.
Don't miss a walk in the beautifully landscaped park surrounding the council.
With interactive displays and star exhibits, like the Colchester Gladiator Vase and Fenwick Hoard of Roman treasure.
Have a go at building a Norman archway, dressing as an Iron Age Briton or steering a Roman chariot. Be wowed as a large scale projection transforms the east wall with light and sound.
Tours, led by expert guides, are offered daily and can take you down into the Roman vaults and up onto the Castle roof.
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The Castle Museum
Castle ParkVisit Colchester Castle, the first of the great keeps and the largest built by the Normans in Europe.
It was constructed on the foundations of the Temple of Claudius, built when Colchester was the first Roman capital of Britain.
Don't miss a walk in the beautifully landscaped park surrounding the council.
With interactive displays and star exhibits, like the Colchester Gladiator Vase and Fenwick Hoard of Roman treasure.
Have a go at building a Norman archway, dressing as an Iron Age Briton or steering a Roman chariot. Be wowed as a large scale projection transforms the east wall with light and sound.
Tours, led by expert guides, are offered daily and can take you down into the Roman vaults and up onto the Castle roof.
Colchester Castle Park
High StreetFrinton Beach is a 25 minute drive from the apartment. The beach is sandy and you can enjoy a walk along the promenade all the way to Walton pier.
Frinton is a small town and I would advise brining your own picnic with you and taking food and drink down to the beach as there are no shops on the beach front.
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Frinton Beach
17-18 EsplanadeFrinton Beach is a 25 minute drive from the apartment. The beach is sandy and you can enjoy a walk along the promenade all the way to Walton pier.
Frinton is a small town and I would advise brining your own picnic with you and taking food and drink down to the beach as there are no shops on the beach front.
See the site of Britain's unique Roman chariot-racing arena. Walk some of the outline of the site of the circus; look at the reconstructed stumps of the starting-gates and central gateway, and the walkway over the exposed foundations.
Enjoy the circus displays in the Visitor Centre, which include a replica Roman racing-chariot and charioteer, audio-visual displays, model of Roman Colchester in the year 200 CE and, of course, a scale model of the spectacular Roman Circus, the chariot-racing arena.
Enjoy homemade light refreshments at the Roman Circus Café. Well-behaved dogs welcome in the gardens. Visit our website for up-to-date opening hours. Entry £3 (£6 with guided tour). 'Under 11's' FREE, (2 'under 11's' per responsible adult).
Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Roman Circus WalkSee the site of Britain's unique Roman chariot-racing arena. Walk some of the outline of the site of the circus; look at the reconstructed stumps of the starting-gates and central gateway, and the walkway over the exposed foundations.
Enjoy the circus displays in the Visitor Centre, which include a replica Roman racing-chariot and charioteer, audio-visual displays, model of Roman Colchester in the year 200 CE and, of course, a scale model of the spectacular Roman Circus, the chariot-racing arena.
Enjoy homemade light refreshments at the Roman Circus Café. Well-behaved dogs welcome in the gardens. Visit our website for up-to-date opening hours. Entry £3 (£6 with guided tour). 'Under 11's' FREE, (2 'under 11's' per responsible adult).
Entertainment
A new adventure golf course and clubhouse cafe, set in the beautiful and historic surroundings of Castle Park which is a 3 minute walk from the apartment.
This exciting and challenging putting course has been specially designed to suit all abilities from the novice to the experienced golfer so the whole family can play. So, whether you want to get the family out at the weekend and have a coffee and cake afterwards, organise an office lunchtime tournament and bite to eat or if you just want something to do with the kids, just book online and come and play!
Putt in the Park
A new adventure golf course and clubhouse cafe, set in the beautiful and historic surroundings of Castle Park which is a 3 minute walk from the apartment.
This exciting and challenging putting course has been specially designed to suit all abilities from the novice to the experienced golfer so the whole family can play. So, whether you want to get the family out at the weekend and have a coffee and cake afterwards, organise an office lunchtime tournament and bite to eat or if you just want something to do with the kids, just book online and come and play!
Visit Colchester Zoo a 10 minute drive from the apartment. It's home to 200 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes!
Don't forget to check when the elephant and giraffe feeds are each day and plan to get to their enclosures for this time!
As you navigate your way around Colchester Zoo you’ll visit many different habitats, from the humid home of our Komodo Dragons to our very own Africa plain, Kingdom of the Wild, home to white rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu.
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Colchester Zoo
Maldon RoadVisit Colchester Zoo a 10 minute drive from the apartment. It's home to 200 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes!
Don't forget to check when the elephant and giraffe feeds are each day and plan to get to their enclosures for this time!
As you navigate your way around Colchester Zoo you’ll visit many different habitats, from the humid home of our Komodo Dragons to our very own Africa plain, Kingdom of the Wild, home to white rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu.
Visit the Clacton Pier, a 30 minute drive from the apartment.
There are archades, bowling, rides and even an aquarium. This place if perfect to visit with children.
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Clacton Pier
Visit the Clacton Pier, a 30 minute drive from the apartment.
There are archades, bowling, rides and even an aquarium. This place if perfect to visit with children.
Leisureworld is a 15 minute walk from the apartment and has fitness and leisure pools. Take the kids and enjoy the flumes and rapids or try the Aqua springs spa next door for a bit of relaxation.
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Leisure World Colchester
Cowdray AvenueLeisureworld is a 15 minute walk from the apartment and has fitness and leisure pools. Take the kids and enjoy the flumes and rapids or try the Aqua springs spa next door for a bit of relaxation.
Clacton pavillion has an outdoor splash park for children, perfet for a hot summers day!
The Pavilion Fun Park
Marine Parade EastClacton pavillion has an outdoor splash park for children, perfet for a hot summers day!
City/town information
Make sure to visit Mersea Island with it's small beaches and beautiful views. This is the best place to get fresh fish and seafood meals with the always popular Mersea Shed.
Don't forget to check the Mersea Island Tides before you set off and before you leave as high tide will rise over the one road in and out of the village and you may have to wait a little while before you can drive through.
https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/west-mersea-tide-times
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West Mersea
Make sure to visit Mersea Island with it's small beaches and beautiful views. This is the best place to get fresh fish and seafood meals with the always popular Mersea Shed.
Don't forget to check the Mersea Island Tides before you set off and before you leave as high tide will rise over the one road in and out of the village and you may have to wait a little while before you can drive through.
https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/west-mersea-tide-times
Wivenhoe is a 15 minute drive from the apartment and it's riverside location make it perfect on a sunny day. There are local pubs that serve food and even a small local tapas bar.
Visit to spend the day enjoying food and drink and the view.
You can walk to Wivenhoe from the apartment along the river, I would only recommend this if you are up for a long walk as it would take about an hour and a half but is a very enjoyable walk taking in the country views.
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Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe is a 15 minute drive from the apartment and it's riverside location make it perfect on a sunny day. There are local pubs that serve food and even a small local tapas bar.
Visit to spend the day enjoying food and drink and the view.
You can walk to Wivenhoe from the apartment along the river, I would only recommend this if you are up for a long walk as it would take about an hour and a half but is a very enjoyable walk taking in the country views.
Dedham is a beautiful riverside village, a 15 minute drive from the apartment.
Visit the dedham boathouse restaurant for lunch on the river, or take a rowing boat along the river and enjoy the countryside. You can walk along a popular walking trail along the river to neighboring Flatford mill which would take about 45 minutes.
This place is a local favorite and it can be pretty busy on a warm day.
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Dedham
Dedham is a beautiful riverside village, a 15 minute drive from the apartment.
Visit the dedham boathouse restaurant for lunch on the river, or take a rowing boat along the river and enjoy the countryside. You can walk along a popular walking trail along the river to neighboring Flatford mill which would take about 45 minutes.
This place is a local favorite and it can be pretty busy on a warm day.
You can walk to the train station from the flat in 10 minutes, and be in London in 45 minutes.
Colchester station
North Station RoadYou can walk to the train station from the flat in 10 minutes, and be in London in 45 minutes.
An hours drive from Cambridge where you can punt down the river, visit the botanical gardens, enjoy the shops and visit the beautiful university grounds
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Cambridge
An hours drive from Cambridge where you can punt down the river, visit the botanical gardens, enjoy the shops and visit the beautiful university grounds
Bury St Edmunds
An hours drive to the beautiful town of bury st edmunds
Food scene
Pavillion is a two minute walk from the apartment.
This unique luxury restaurant serves fantastic sushi and pan asian cuisine but is also a great lounge and bar for cocktails.
Check our their new roof terrace and the vibrant cherry trees that decorate the main dining area.
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Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant Colchester
20-21 MiddleboroughPavillion is a two minute walk from the apartment.
This unique luxury restaurant serves fantastic sushi and pan asian cuisine but is also a great lounge and bar for cocktails.
Check our their new roof terrace and the vibrant cherry trees that decorate the main dining area.
A fantastic locally owned pizza place in the town centre. This restaurant is a local favorite and gets rave reviews.
DOUGH&co
48 St John's StA fantastic locally owned pizza place in the town centre. This restaurant is a local favorite and gets rave reviews.
North Hill Noodle Bar is a short 2 minute stroll up North Hill from the apartment.
This small restaurant has fantastic asian cuisine and is a local favorite. Make sure you book a table if you want to eat in the evenings, but remember you can order as a takeaway if you fancy staying in.
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North Hill Noodle Bar
2 North HillNorth Hill Noodle Bar is a short 2 minute stroll up North Hill from the apartment.
This small restaurant has fantastic asian cuisine and is a local favorite. Make sure you book a table if you want to eat in the evenings, but remember you can order as a takeaway if you fancy staying in.
This village pub in Nayland is a firm favourite for locals and has great pub food and a large heated garden.
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The Crown
Park StreetThis village pub in Nayland is a firm favourite for locals and has great pub food and a large heated garden.
Three Wise Monkeys is one of Colchester's best venues, containing everything from live music to a gin bar, tap house and restaurant across four floors
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Three Wise Monkeys
60 High StThree Wise Monkeys is one of Colchester's best venues, containing everything from live music to a gin bar, tap house and restaurant across four floors
The Orange Tree Tapas Restaurant-Wine, Gin and Cocktail Bar
7-9 High StreetPrettyfields vineyard is best visited when they are hosting local street foods. Check their instagram to see when they are running them and enjoy the locally produced wine along with the hosts food picks such as BBQ lobster nights or Hog Roasts.
The seating is outdoors but well lit with views over the vineyard. They do have a shop on site that sells snacks and cakes. This is a 15 minute drive from the apartment
Prettyfields Vineyard
Dead LanePrettyfields vineyard is best visited when they are hosting local street foods. Check their instagram to see when they are running them and enjoy the locally produced wine along with the hosts food picks such as BBQ lobster nights or Hog Roasts.
The seating is outdoors but well lit with views over the vineyard. They do have a shop on site that sells snacks and cakes. This is a 15 minute drive from the apartment
This rustic, family run Mersea restaurant is the place to go for seafood. This place is all about the basics and they really focus on delivering the best locally caught seafood around.
Internationally renowned chefs such as Rick Stein and Jay Rayner have praised the restaurant and it has been recognised in the Times, the Guardian and Independent as being one of the best fish restaurants to experience.
Make sure you book in advance and remember they are only open Wednesday-Saturday. You can also bring your own wine and bread to the restaurant although they do sell their own wines as well.
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The Company Shed
129 Coast RdThis rustic, family run Mersea restaurant is the place to go for seafood. This place is all about the basics and they really focus on delivering the best locally caught seafood around.
Internationally renowned chefs such as Rick Stein and Jay Rayner have praised the restaurant and it has been recognised in the Times, the Guardian and Independent as being one of the best fish restaurants to experience.
Make sure you book in advance and remember they are only open Wednesday-Saturday. You can also bring your own wine and bread to the restaurant although they do sell their own wines as well.
Anchor Inn Nayland
26 Court StMirra is another firm favourite for locals. Classic Turkish cuisine can be enjoyed in the restaurant or to take away. It's worth booking a table in evenings as it can get busy!
Mirra
98 High StMirra is another firm favourite for locals. Classic Turkish cuisine can be enjoyed in the restaurant or to take away. It's worth booking a table in evenings as it can get busy!