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Do you know why some people think black cats are a sign of bad luck or why toads can be turned into witches?
Follow our new trail around the Natural History Museum this summer! Find and match animals, and discover more about superstitions associated with them. Children will even be able to claim a prize once they complete it!
The trail is suitable for ages 4+
£5 per trail, includes prize
No need to book, simply drop in.
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The Minories is Colchester's Oldest Art Gallery. Entry is free and there is a range of…
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Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of…
Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
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This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.
15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station…
High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling,…
Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in…
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