Britain's Oldest Traffic Jam

Official Coat of Arms

A shield featuring a Norman castle surrounded by orange traffic cones, with two rampant estate agents holding 'To Let' signs flanking a central motif of the A12 rendered in perpetual amber. The motto beneath reads 'Camulodunum: Still Here, Still Stuck.'

TripAdvisor Review

★★★☆☆ 3/5

"Visited Colchester to see Britain's oldest recorded town and spent most of my time in Britain's newest traffic jam on the A12. The castle is genuinely impressive, though the one-way system around it seems designed by someone who clearly hated both Romans and modern motorists. At least the charity shops are excellent - picked up three books about local history while waiting for the lights to change."

Property Listing

Discover this HISTORIC GEM where you'll enjoy the exclusive privilege of living in Britain's oldest recorded town! This charming location offers unparalleled access to major transport links (the A12 runs right through it!) and boasts more charity shops per square mile than anywhere else in Essex. Perfect for history enthusiasts who don't mind a brisk 20-minute walk from any available parking space!

Twinned With

Rome — Both ancient capitals where getting anywhere by car is absolutely impossible.

Supporting Evidence

Colchester's famous one-way system was actually inspired by the Roman street layout, proving that traffic management problems have plagued this town for literally two millennia.