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Not what you might expect

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4 Feb 1st, 2001 

17 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Can do what you want in the town

Disadvantages:
Old fashioned if you dont like that

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Value for Money

Sightseeing

Shopping

Nightlife

Ease of getting around

MByford

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Colchester is a fairly large town in the east of england and is situated in Essex which is why some people may overlook what the town might actually offer. Colchester is officially the oldest recorded town in Essex and a lage amount of the town is based around this with features from roman times such as Colchester Castle and some of the roman style houses. Colchester is basically on a hill and the land is up and town all over the town centre area.

However, Colchester does offer what most large cities do with large high street shops around. Nearly everything you might want in terms of shopping can be found in Colchester with all major stores having a location.

The outskirts of the town are quite scenic and on the outskirts there is Colchester Zoo which I think is one of the best Zoo's in the area. If you pay a visit to Colchester you will surely enjoy it as there is quite a lot to do in the town. Other parts of the town are the Garrison headquartars such as the 19th regiment which is well known over the country and nearby to that at Layer Road is Colchester Utd Football Club who are an established second division side.

One benefit of Colchester over other cities is that it is not too crowded but it is also not sparse. The town is big enough to do what you want but not too big to mean the town is overcrowded etc.  

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andycharger 01.02.2001 15:04

I work on Serveralls Park industrial Estate in Colchester!!! Good summary of the town. You missed the Oliver Twist out for Live music! My band are playing there on 21st Feb. "Vinyl Elektra". Come and see us if you want and say hello.

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