Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Colchester was the first Roman capital of Britain. 
The Castle is one of England's most important heritage sites and one of the most popular visitor attractions in the East of England.

Roundhouse. Expert-led tours down into the creepy Roman vaults and up onto the panoramic Castle roof can be booked for a small additional charge, and take place regularly every day.

Colchester Zoo is set within over 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes and is home to over 155 different species, including the critically endangered Amur leopards, Black and White Ruffed lemurs and Bornean orangutans.

Discover many different habitats from across the globe, from the humid home of the Komodo dragons to the Zoo’s very own African plain, home to White rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu.

Wyvernwood is an immersive story-led experience near Colchester, Essex, for families with children aged 2-12.

Guests should be prepared to leave all their worries behind when they step through the Magic Portal and enter the magical Kingdom of Wyvernwood to experience an enchanting story about fierce dragons, fabulous fairies, a warrior princess, spell-blinding wizards, menacing goblins, magical unicorns and our heroic sea captain - all brought to life every day through our talented actors who welcome guests with an opening ceremony and make everyone feel special throughout the day. There are story-telling sessions and unique interactions with all of the characters, all day long.