Footballing action and great events at Colchester Community Stadium
Colchester Community Stadium is located to the north of the city, around a ten-minute drive from its main railway station. It was opened in 2008 and is best known as the home of local football team Colchester United, although it also boasts conferencing and banqueting facilities which can host a range of events from meetings and trade shows to private parties and weddings.
History and heritage at Colchester Castle
A visit to the Colchester Community Stadium is a great excuse to take some time to explore the rest of what this historic city has to offer. A largely complete Norman keep, Colchester Castle's range of incredible exhibits help visitors to journey through more than 2,000 years of fascinating local history. The Roman vaults and the views available on the castle roof are also not to be missed.
Go wild at Colchester Zoo
Another attraction you have to visit while in Colchester is the city's zoo, with the site being home to more than 260 different species of wildlife. Visitors can marvel at animals including white rhinos, giraffes and zebra in the Kingdom of the Wild area, while the zoo's incredible Komodo dragons are a sight to behold. Planning a trip to Colchester Community Stadium? Travelodge Colchester Feering Hotel and Travelodge Ipswich Capel St Mary Hotel offer rooms at great rates in the local area.