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Local Attractions Colchester is the oldest recorded town in Britain with a rich history. Three kilometres of Roman walls are still largely intact, and very recently the remains of a Roman circus were discovered. Colchester saw the battle between Boudicca and the Romans, and was also a strategic battleground in the English Civil War. It has a very impressive Norman castle, a beautiful Victorian park, a Dutch quarter with 16th century weavers’ cottages, four excellent museums (history, social history, natural history, and clocks), art galleries, two theatres, a cinema, a splendid Victorian town hall and many ancient buildings, some up to 600 years old, including pubs, churches and shops. Within the largely pedestrianised town centre there is a wide selection of interesting shops, pubs, tea shops, coffee bars and restaurants.
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Colchester is set within the beautiful North Essex countryside and is close to Constable Country the area that includes Dedham Vale and Flatford Mill. A few minutes walk from the congress' accommodation you can enjoy a walk along the Colne Estuary, which has been a dominant force in the life of the region, formerly through trade and more recently through tourism and recreation. Several towns and villages dotted around the estuary, such as Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea, are well worth a visit to get a flavour of local life, enjoy sailing, and to sample high quality beer. If you enjoy seafood, then, when tides permit, visit Mersea Island, for its world-renowned oysters. On the outskirts of Colchester, is one of the UK's top conservation zoos and England's tallest Tudor gatehouse. For those who prefer big cities, London is one hour away by train, and we will be visiting Cambridge as part of the congress social program.
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For scenes of Wivenhoe - see gallery of Emeritus Professor Richard Cherry
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