Stepping into the Roman footsteps, learn about how the archaeological investigations have brought history to life and how the city walls history has taught us about life as a Roman and more!
Silchester in Hampshire has its origins as Calleva, a centre of the Iron Age Atrebates tribe from the late 1st century BC. After the Roman conquest of AD 43 it became the large and important town of Calleva Atrebatum. Unlike most Roman towns, it was never reoccupied or built over after it was abandoned in the 6th or 7th century, so archaeological investigations have given an unusually complete picture of its development.
Event times
Sunday 15 September: 10am & 2pm
Booking information
Pre-booking: Not required.
Location & directions
Silchester Roman City Walls & Amphitheatre, Silchester, Silchester, Silchester, Hampshire, RG7 2HP.
There is a charged car park at Silchester Roman Town in Wall Lane, RG7 2HP, managed by Hampshire County Council. The walls are a few minutes' walk from the car park and the amphitheatre a 10-minute walk.
Accessibility details
The site is reached by a footpath, parts of which may be uneven and can become muddy.
Additional information
Max 40 people per tour. 2 hours.
Dogs on leads are welcome but please be aware that the paths around the site take you through land grazed by cattle. Sensible and comfy footwear is advised and please note that if recent wet weather, there will also be puddles along the pathways.
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