Morris ring meeting at Castle Park Colchester from July 1977 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)
Built on the foundations of Britain’s largest Roman temple – which can still be visited via tours – destroyed by the Iceni led by Boudica, the castle stands just off the town centre and is a major tourist attraction.
As our gallery shows here, it plays an educational and cultural role via activities at the museum along with its displays and record of the town’s Roman history to the present day, while the grounds are used for a wide variety of activities.
Cricket is played at the castle grounds, and the park has been used for music concerts, fun days, and historical re-enactments and other occasions many times over the years.
To share your memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk or write to Judy Rimmer, Newsroom, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RS.
Youngsters enjot the Essex Fun Day at Castle Park Colchester in August 1984 Picture: ARCHANT
To order copies of photos, visit archantsuffolk.newsprints.co.uk, or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.
The Band of the Dragoon Guards performing at the Beating the Retreat ceremony at Colchester Castle in 2004 Picture: JOHN KERR
A sea of faces enjoying the entertainment at the Colchester Castle Park fun day. in 1984 Picture: ARCHANT
One of the many bands competeing in the Scottish day held in Colchester Castle park. Picture: CLIFFORD HICKS
Youngsters showing off new hats to be displayed at Colchester Castle in 2002 Picture: CLIFFORD HICKS
Renegades wild west display team taking part in the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebration fun day at Castle Park in Colchester in 2002 Picture::NICK STRUGNELL
Action from Colchester and East Essex Premier League. match betwen olchester and Saffron Walden at Colchester Castle Park in 2002 Picture: NICK STRUGNELL
Work taking place on a Roman mosaic at Colchester Castle Museum in 2002 Picture: NICK STRUGNELL
'Boudica' giving a talk at Colchester Castle in 2004 and showing the children how to give a war cry Picture: JAMES FLETCHER
An army parachutist comes in for a perfect landing before the Beating the Retreat ceremony at Colchester Castle in 2004 Picture: JOHN KERR
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