Roman Circus Visitor Centre

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Roman Circus Walk
Colchester, England CO2 7GZ
See the site of Britain's unique Roman chariot-racing arena. Walk some of the outline of the site of the circus; look at the reconstructed stumps of the starting-gates and central gateway, and the walkway over the exposed foundations. Enjoy the circus displays in the Visitor Centre, which include a replica Roman racing-chariot and charioteer, audio-visual displays, amazing model of Roman Colchester in the year 200 CE and, of course, a scale model of the spectacular Roman Circus, the chariot-racing arena. Guided tours at 12 noon. Well-behaved dogs welcome in the gardens. Visit our website for up-to-date opening hours and special events. Entry £8 with included guided tour. Under 11s FREE,

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UK's only known Roman chariot racing arena
9/25/2024

This is a fascinating place if you have any interest in Roman Britain. There isn't a huge amount of ...

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Fabulous visit
8/1/2024

Such a brilliant visit to the centre. We were treated to a wealth of knowledge and information from ...

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Hidden Gem
7/13/2024

Remember Ben Hur? Truely a hidden gem. Make sure you join the guide for the full story. Walkable fro...

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