Heritage

With Colchester - the country's oldest recorded town - on the doorstep and a variety of historical exhibits in the area, there is no shortage of activities for those interested in the past. Castles in Colchester and Hedingham, steam railways, National Trust properties and various barn conversions add up to a wealth of historical resources.

You may wish to look at the following before your visit:
www.colchestermuseums.org.uk
including the Castle Museum, Natural History Museum and Clock Museum

www.earm.co.uk and www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk
for the young and for those who remember the days of steam

http://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk
all year exhibits with special jousting events commemorating olden times.

If you have particular interests, see the detailed information in our pages on:
Leisure
Culture
Touring