Colchester Siege Walk
War Memorial, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ
In 1648, King Charles I was being held prisoner by Parliament and a Royalist army seized Colchester as part of a concerted attempt throughout England to gain his freedom. The resulting siege lasted for eleven weeks with great hardship for both the Royalist army and the citizens of Colchester. Following the Royalist surrender, the cavaliers Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle were executed at Colchester Castle.
The walk is led by local guide Julie Abbey.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1100
Location & directions
War Memorial, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ
- Directions:
- The walk starts at the war memorial in High Street by the gates to Castle Park. The 'What Three Words' location is ///gosh.spend.actor
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
A guided tour looking at Roman Colchester takes place on the same day at 14.00 starting at the Mercury Theatre.
