| Colchester, is located the eastern corner of | | | | Europe's biggest Norman keeps and, although this |
| England, in the county of Essex, just slightly to | | | | part is in ruins, other areas of the castle house |
| the north of London. Due to its long history, there | | | | the museum and contains many original Roman |
| are many places of interest to visit in Colchester - | | | | artifacts, and other items of interest from British |
| in fact, there is such a lot to occupy your time | | | | history. Apart from museums, there is a zoo, |
| here that a single day here is quite simply not long | | | | featuring a new sea lion enclosure, at the castle, |
| enough. Around the county of Essex there is a | | | | and the Layer Marney Tower, built during Henry |
| huge diversity of things to keep the visitor busy. | | | | VIII's reign. This is a particularly famous Essex |
| For the hardy, outdoor visitor, try NOMAD Sea | | | | landmark. |
| Kayaking, which even caters for complete | | | | Colchester also features an excellent shopping |
| beginners, or visit the watersports and outdoor | | | | centre - including many of the smaller, individual |
| education centre at the Southend Marine Activities | | | | specialist shops that sell a myriad of miscellaneous |
| Centre which belongs to Southend Council and, | | | | and unusual items. To keep the children from |
| being fully accredited RYA and BCU, is licensed to | | | | getting bored, a visit to Rollerworld will soon buck |
| provide courses for the general public as well as | | | | them up: recognised as being the best roller rink in |
| schools' visitors. Staying with the great outdoors, | | | | Europe, Rollerworld has innumerable other |
| visit the River Lee where you will find Lee Valley | | | | features to claim the attention of the most jaded |
| Boat Centre. Here you can hire a vessel for | | | | youngster - such as Quasar, a laser game, and |
| private function, or take a leisurely hourly cruise | | | | Bowlingo which is a bit like ten pin bowling. |
| along the river. | | | | If your children are still looking for more fun, take |
| For the culture buffs, there is the Mercury | | | | them along to the One Minet Skate Park which is |
| Theatre, situated at Balkerne Gate. For those of | | | | a concrete skate park built on American lines - |
| you who are entranced by Colchester's past, you | | | | even total beginners can enjoy themselves in the |
| will find St Botolph's Priory, built during the 12th | | | | landscaped grounds where a mini-skate park is |
| century, close to the mainline railway station. The | | | | available for them to get the hang of this activity. |
| museum, at Colchester Castle is a mine of | | | | In Essex, it really is the case of 'too little time - |
| information. The castle, which was built on the | | | | and too much to do'. Enjoy your visit and be sure |
| remains of a Roman temple, features one of | | | | to return. |