The £9.5million plans to reopen England’s largest water tower as a new attraction – after closing 30 years ago

A NEW and unusual tourist attraction could soon open in an English city following a 30-year closure.

The largest municipal water tower in England, Jumbo, closed more than three decades ago.

AlamyJumbo in Colchester closed to the public more than three decades ago[/caption] AlamySince its closure in the mid-1980s, the water tower has suffered significant deterioration[/caption]

Located on Colchester High Street in Colchester, the Grade II* listed tower was built in 1882...