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Visit England's oldest recorded town, with a contemporary twist - your tour starts at the Norman Castle, built in 1076, 10 years after the Battle of Hastings. You'll hear all about Colchester's maritime and military heritage, and you'll have the opportunity to explore the town's Dutch quarter, settled in the 16th Century by Flemish refugees. Explore the excellent range of restaurants and exciting places to shop.
Address or meeting pointStart point: Colchester, North Station.
Hours & minutes1 hour
Start or opening timeTour operates: 9 April - 2 May; 28 May - 5 June; 23 July - 4 Sept. Departures 2 times a day: from Colchester, North Station at 11:15 and 14:15; from Colchester, Cowdray Crescent (Castle) at 11:30 and 14:30
End or closing timeTicket validity: 24 hours
PositionIs it possible to get there by public transport? Yes
List each mean of public transportion and the stop's name To get to the start point: bus- stop North Station
Guides & companionsIs it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Yes, with a bus driver
Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? Yes, a pre-recorded English commentary
Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No
Shopping informationIs there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? No
Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No
Content & Specialized itemsAre additional items needed? Which ones are included? No, a 24 hour ticket for open top double decker bus and commentary are included
MealsIs lunch/dinner included on this tour? No
May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? Yes, you can take your own food
SnacksIs there a snack included? No
DrinksAre drinks included? No
Restroom InformationAre there any restroom-only stops during the tour? No
Physical conditionWhat is the fitness level required? Any
How much walking is required? (km, meters) None
AdvisoriesIs there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No
Are there any additional costs? List them No
Which currencies are accepted? Pound
Product price detailOne day
Age of childAppropriate age for child ticket from 5 to 15 years