Audio Described Events

There is so much to explore at Colchester Castle and we want every visitor to get the most out of their time with us. Our audio described events have been created with visually impaired visitors in mind, but can be enjoyed by anyone.

Where we have available staff, our team will try and accommodate on-the-day requests for audio described tours or object handling sessions, but to guarantee the full experience we strongly recommend booking in advance.

A Castle Tour

Colchester Castle is so full of incredible artefacts and stories, it can be hard to know where to start.

Our audio described tours provide an introduction to some of the museum’s star objects. A member of our team will describe a selection of pieces, which might include the relief design of fighting gladiators on the Colchester Vase, the light bouncing off an Anglo Saxon pendant or the workmanship on a tiny jet figurine.

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Participants will be met at the Castle welcome desk and taken to various displays on the ground and first floor galleries. The tour will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

These tours are completely free and can be booked by calling 01206 282939. The booking line is open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-5pm. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred date and time, but please note this will be subject to available staff.

The tours are suitable for ages 4+.

We are able to accommodate groups of up to 5, plus carers.

Object Handling

How heavy was a gold torc to wear? What does a piece of Roman mosaic feel like?

Our audio described object handling sessions are a great way of getting closer to history. One of our team will talk through a selection of real and replica objects on a theme of your choice. We can explore Roman life, Iron Age Britain or witchcraft and superstition.

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Participants will be met at the Castle welcome desk and escorted to one of our quieter spaces. The session will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

These sessions are completely free and can be booked by calling 01206 282939. The booking line is open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-5pm. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred date and time, but please note this will be subject to available staff.

The object handling sessions are suitable for ages 4+.

We are able to accommodate groups of up to 5, plus carers.

Access

Access At The Castle

Whether you want to know when the museum is quieter, what to expect when you arrive or what facilities we have, simply follow the link below to find out more.

If you cannot find the answers you are looking for, please contact us on 01206 282939 or email museums@colchester.gov.uk and our team will be happy to help.

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