Roman walls
The line of the ancient walls still frames the old town. On the poster it forms a rectangular core that stands out from the surrounding streets.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Colchester Map Poster & Print
51.8892° N / 0.9042° E
Britain's oldest recorded town, a Roman walled core on a hill above the River Colne, with a Norman castle at its heart.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Colchester in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Colchester, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Colchester at home
The map
About this Colchester map poster
Colchester stands on a low hill above the River Colne in Essex, and its centre is still defined by the line of its Roman walls. From above, the old town forms a compact rectangle with the High Street running east to west through it. The river loops around the northern and eastern edges, and newer suburbs spread out in every direction beyond the walls.
Known to the Romans as Camulodunum, Colchester is often described as Britain's oldest recorded town, and its walls are the oldest surviving town walls in the country. The Norman castle keep, built on the foundations of a Roman temple, is the largest of its kind in Europe. Colchester was granted city status in 2022.
A Colchester map poster shows two thousand years of history in a single plan: the walled core, the castle park, the river curving past the old town and the port area at the Hythe. Around it, the pattern of modern suburbs and the University of Essex campus complete the picture.
- Population
- 130,000
- Coordinates
- 51.8892° N / 0.9042° E
- Elevation
- 29 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- Colchester, United Kingdom
Castle Park
The Norman castle and its park occupy the northeast of the old town, forming a large open space next to the High Street.
River Colne
The river curves around the north and east of the centre before heading toward the Hythe and the estuary, giving the map a soft outline.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Colchester
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Colchester
A map that means something
Colchester draws people through its university, its garrison and its long history. A map of the town makes a thoughtful present for graduates, service families and residents who know every street within the walls.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can be personalised, and the map comes in Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Printed posters come on matte paper, and the digital files are $9.
Order the Colchester posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Colchester map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Colchester poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Colchester poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Colchester poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Colchester poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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