Events

Civil War Guided Tour of Colchester, Essex

Saturday 13th June 2026

1100 start, please arrive a few minutes earlier.

Starting from the Visitor Information Centre in the Castle Park, we will take up to two hours to tour the Civil War sites. It will describe ‘Colchester Under Siege’ from General Fairfax and the Parliamentarian Army – the guide will bring the sights and sounds of this dramatic period to life, while exploring how the siege has left its mark on buildings across the town.

Price: £8.50 per person.

To book a place on this tour and make a payment, contact Steve Davey - Essex County Coordinator: battlefieldstrustessex@gmail.com who will keep in touch with you with last minute arrangements etc.

 

 
 

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