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Colchester War Memorial

Colchester, Essex C01 - England, UK

Colchester's War Memorial is one of the town's finest works of public art. In fact it’s regarded as one of the best war memorials in the country. It was designed by HC Fehr in 1919, after he won a competition...

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Attractions near Colchester War Memorial

A selection of attractions close to Colchester War Memorial:

Castle Park (< 1 Mile)

A beautiful park based near Colchester town centre, which is situated near a leisure facility, a ten-pin bowling lane, restaurants and shops. It has...

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Colchester Castle (< 1 Mile)

This Norman castle is laid on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, destroyed in AD60 by Queen Boudica when she razed Colchester. The...

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Colchester Natural History Museum (< 1 Mile)

Interestingly housed in what was All Saints Church, this museum is dedicated to the rich natural heritage of North East Essex. Dominated by the marine...

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Social History Museum (< 1 Mile)

Colchester is the oldest recorded town in the country, and therefore has a long and interesting history. Unlike many museums that are concerned with...

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Firstsite (< 1 Mile)

Firstsite is one of the leading contemporary visual arts organisations in East England. Currently based at the Minories Art Gallery we programme exhibitions, projects and...

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The Dutch Quarter (< 1 Mile)

In the 1500s Flemish Protestant refugees arrived in Colchester, their weaving skills helping to make it one of the richest wool towns in England. Although...

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Tymperleys Clock Museum (< 1 Mile)

Timperleys is a 15th Century timber-framed house, a garden and a fascinating clock museum. The house and garden that were once home to William Gilberd,...

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Colchester Arts Centre (< 1 Mile)

Colchester Arts Centre offers an astonishing choice of entertainment, ranging from films to farmers markets. The Centre also hosts club nights, poetry, salsa, theatre, world...

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Headgate Theatre (< 1 Mile)

The Headgate Theatre is the home of amateur theatre in Colchester. Events include concerts, comedy, plays, musical workshops and much more, with performers including the...

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Mercury Theatre (< 1 Mile)

The Mercury has been described as one of the best repertory theatres in the country. It is home to the Mercury Theatre Company, which performs...

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Colchester Town Hall (< 1 Mile)

Colchester's grandest building, the Town Hall, is a 90-roomed baroque masterpiece with a 162ft Victorian tower. Grade I listed, it was designed by John Belcher...

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Colchester Zoo (5.2 Miles)

Colchester Zoo is one of the finest zoos in Europe with over 200 species set 60 acres of beautiful parkland. Award winning enclosures include the...

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Sir Alfred Munnings Art Gallery & Museum (8.9 Miles)

Munnings was famous for his depiction of East Anglian rural life in the early twentieth century and later for his paintings of racehorses. He lived...

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Mersea Island Museum (9.2 Miles)

Mersea Island Museum is an independent museum that was established in 1976. It occupies a purpose-built premises in West Mersea, close to the parish...

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