# Ancient Colchester > Interactive guide to Colchester's historical heritage and sights. (iPhone/iPad app by The PEEL Entertainment Group Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-colchester/id947572240 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The PEEL Entertainment Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/909685825) - Category: Travel, Reference - Price: Free - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 356 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-02-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-colchester/id947572240/reviews.md ## What is Ancient Colchester? Allowing you to explore and delve deeper into the rich heritage and historic sights of Colchester, the Colchester Heritage app is a handy guide, companion and fun-filled way to enrich your visit and bring the history to life. Including a walking trail, 360 degree panoramic reconstructions, 3d interactive features, a fun based camera feature and a wealth of historical information there's pretty much something for everyone. ## Key features - Walking trail - 360-degree panoramic reconstructions - 3D interactive features - Camera feature - Historical information ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-colchester/id947572240/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love it! *2020-12-08, version 8* As a Colchester resident and history lover, I love this app! It’s the first of its kind for the town, and there is a lot on it! ### 2/5 — Historic Colchester *2020-05-09, version 8* Well if this is all there is to it I doubt it’ll attract many visitors. Four or is it five graphics, none of which is particularly compelling, do not do justice to the Museum, the ancient Roman wall or St Botolph’s Priory. I appreciate that the drug dealers will need to be moved on from St Botolph’s to encourage the public to spend time admiring the ruins. But some data boards and signage will also be required, leaving this up to CBC however is made more in hope than expectation. ### 1/5 — Geospatial failure *2020-01-14, version 8* I can’t really see the point in making an app available to guide you around Colchester when the map and the gps location are out of sync. This means that following the map is very difficult. Get in touch with a geospatial specialist and sort it out. Seems a pity to have spent so much lottery money on something with such a basic and easily fixed flaw. ### 2/5 — Technical problems- GPS *2019-12-10, version 8* This looked like a great app for visiting Roman remains in Colchester. We were completely lost for the first 20 mins until we realised that the gps locator was about 200 yds out of synchrony. Ended up asking the locals for directions ( there are practically no useful tourist street signs that we saw when walking in this town.) . Eventually found the castle and natural history museum and all was well! ### 1/5 — Didn’t work *2018-01-06, version 8* On my Ipad pro could only get opening titles, then it defaults back to the desktop. Reloaded 3 times. Maybe sabotaged by the Iceni. ### 5/5 — Great info for a visit to Colchester *2017-12-11, version 8* Useful little App if visiting, shows an interactive map and you can find out about places to go and see, and a bit more about them before visiting so you can plan your route. ### 1/5 — Didn't work in the castle *2015-03-15, version 5* This app did not want to work in the castle- even with the reception staff, so we rented a tablet at the castle. For the trail around Colchester it was good. ## Frequently asked questions about Ancient Colchester ### What devices can I use Ancient Colchester on? Ancient Colchester is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices. ### Is Ancient Colchester free to download and use? Yes, Ancient Colchester is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required. ### How often is Ancient Colchester updated? The app was last updated on August 1, 2016, with version 8. While it has not been updated recently, the content focuses on historical information. ### What age is Ancient Colchester suitable for? Ancient Colchester has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for children and adults interested in history. ### Does Ancient Colchester offer offline access? The description does not specify if Ancient Colchester offers offline access. It is recommended to check for this feature before relying on it in areas with limited connectivity. ### What kind of historical information does Ancient Colchester provide? Ancient Colchester provides a wealth of historical information, including details about historic sights and heritage. It aims to bring the history of Colchester to life. ### Can I take photos with Ancient Colchester? Yes, Ancient Colchester includes a fun-based camera feature that allows users to interact with the historical content in a playful way. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 8 — 2016-08-01 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Rebranded to reflect content. Addition of historic British and Colchester timeline. Further Information and images on historic sites. Artifacts found here addition. Improved Camera Functionality. Improved user interface and optimisations. ### 6 — 2015-08-25 Additional images, historic data, improved image viewing, fixes to video playback and other minor adjustments. ### 5 — 2015-02-23 No release notes. ## More apps by The PEEL Entertainment Group Ltd - [Carbon Capture - Flow Country](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbon-capture-flow-country/id1170940921) - [Sunderland Experience](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunderland-experience/id1536581000) - [Outer Hebrides Unearthed](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outer-hebrides-unearthed/id1576520358) - [West Cumbria - Beacon Museum](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-cumbria-beacon-museum/id1579068392) - [Muncaster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muncaster/id1581398335) All apps by The PEEL Entertainment Group Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/909685825 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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