We at Colchester Hotels aim to provide you with the best selection of Colchester Hotels so that the hard work is taken out of the equation, leaving you with a stress free chance to choose your accommodation with ease. Colchester has a very fascinating history as the oldest recorded Roman town in Britain. For a period of time, it was the capital of Roman Britain and it also claims to have the United Kingdom's oldest recorded market. The town of Colchester is only 60 miles from London.
The Medieval Colchester's major landmark is a Norman keep dating back to the 11th century, and is built on top of the old Roman Vaults. There are many notable medieval ruins throughout Colchester, including the ruins of the Augustinian priory of St Botolph's Priory, the surviving gateway of the Benedictine abbey of St. John the Baptist, known locally as St John's Abbey. Many of the Colchester parish churches can be dated to this period, why not take a look round while staying at Colchester Hotels?
Colchester was granted its first royal charter by King Richard I (or more commonly known as Richard the Lionheart) in 1189. During the 14th century, Colchester developed rather rapidly as a centre of the woollen cloth industry, and it became famous in many parts of Europe for its russet tones and colours. During the years 1550 and 1600, there was a large number of cloth makers from the Flanders region that emigrated to Colchester and its surrounding areas. This group was famous for their production of Bays and Says cloth.
In Colchester there are many museums to visit while staying in Colchester Hotels. The Castle Museum which is found within Colchester Castle features a marvellously extensive exhibit on Roman Colchester. Close nearby is the Hollytrees Museum which is a social history museum exhibiting children's exhibits in the former home of Charles Gray.
Colchester's Natural History Museum is located in the former All Saints' Church. The Tymperley's Clock Museum is located within a 15th century timber framed house and now keeps the Bernard Mason clock collection. This house used to belong to William Gilbert, an English Physician and natural philosopher. He is regarded by many to have first coined the term electricity and is the father of electrical engineering and magnetism.
The Mercury theatre is one of the Colchester region's leading repertory theatres, and next door is the Colchester Arts Centre which is a multi-function arts venue. This venue is also the home of the Colchester Beer Festival.
There have been references to Colchester in literature and in popular culture. Colchester is the only town in the whole of Britain to have been explicitly mentioned in George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty Four, in the book it was the target of a nuclear attack. The town is reputed to be the home of three of the best nursery rhymes, Old King Cole, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and Humpty Dumpty.
During your stay with Colchester Hotels you will be provided with fresh linens and towels, and tea and coffee making facilities in your room. Many hotels now offer Wi-Fi, often free to its guests. There will be several bedrooms types to choose from, standard, double, superior, or family rooms. If you have any special requirements for your stay, do ring your hotel in advance to check that the necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate you during your stay.
Ensure you get up for your Colchester Hotels breakfast as there will be something for everyone, whether it be cereals, yoghurts, fruit, porridge or our favourite - a full English with all the trimmings, sausage, bacon, egg, tomato, hash brown, beans, mushrooms, black pudding and a wonderful mug of tea.
