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An attractive Essex market town, Colchester is located on the River Colne and an easy drive from the Suffolk border. It’s historically significant as the first city the Romans founded in Britain. Colchester is also the home to Colchester Institute: the biggest vocational college in Essex. A large student presence contributes to the town’s lively atmosphere.

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On-street parking
In the centre of Colchester, almost all on-street parking is for residents only. You can park for 30 minutes on some roads near shops and businesses, such as Middleborough and North Station Road. Some of these spaces are free outside of peak hours or on Sundays, while others are for residents only during these times. The best bet when visiting Colchester is to reserve a privately allocated space through JustPark or an off-street space.
Off-street parking
Aside from privately allocated spaces and reservable driveways, most of the available parking in Colchester is in off-street car parks. Prices are generally reasonable. St John’s Car Park, for instance, costs only £3.50 for up to four hours and is a few minutes’ walk from the town centre.

At Colchester Railway Station there is an NCP car park that charges flat rates aimed at commuters. You can park all day there for £8.00, but it’s only really convenient for the train. The station is a good 30-minute walk from the town centre at moderate pace. Colchester also has a Park and Ride service just off the A12 at Colchester Park.
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Nearby attractions
In Colchester itself, you can visit Colchester Castle. Built in the year 1100, it includes interactive exhibits, a jail and landscaped gardens. Alternatively, about five miles from the centre of Colchester is the famous Colchester Zoo, which houses over 260 species of animals.

The charming village of Dedham—a borough of Colchester—lies close to the Suffolk border. This is part of “Constable Country”, where the artist John Constable lived and painted many of his landscapes. You can hire a boat at Dedham and row along the peaceful River Stour.

Firstsite @ The Minories Art Gallery
Colchester Natural History Museum
Hollytrees Museum
Castle Park
Colchester Castle
Colchester Magistrates' Court and Family Court
Colchester Town Station
Headgate Theatre
Colchester Station

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