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Hollytrees Museum
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Enjoy 300 years of history in this beautiful Georgian townhouse through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discover what family life was life for the rich and the poor. Then be transported back to the days before washing machines to try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant.
Explore Hollytrees in miniature through the dolls’ house or discover Bernard Mason’s fascinating collection of Colchester clocks. You can even learn all about the origins of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, loved the world over and written in Colchester.
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Opening Hours
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday CLOSED
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Castle Park
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Colchester Castle park is located at the bottom of the high street and is home to Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum. It’s a great place to spend some time with the family having a picnic or having fun on the large children’s play area.
From here you can also find the river walk and old roman walls.
Castle park also hosts a large range of events from family fun days to concerts and festivals. Find out what’s happening in Castle Park on our events guide.
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Castle Park
See & Do
Colchester Castle park is located at the bottom of the high street and is home to Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum. It’s a great place to spend some time with the family having a picnic or having fun on the large children’s play area.
From here you can also find the river walk and old roman walls.
Castle park also hosts a large range of events from family fun days to concerts and festivals. Find out what’s happening in Castle Park on our events guide.
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