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Colchester Roman Circus Centre
Map - Getting to the Roman CircusDetails
The site of the Roman circus was identified in 2005 and it represents the only known Roman circus in Britain. It was a monumental structure and it may have seated up to 8,000 spectators: it would have been used as a venue for spectator sports, including chariot-racing.
The Roman circus site and visitor centre include outdoor and indoor displays and a cafe. The visitor centre is off Roman Circus Walk and it is accessible by car from Butt Road or by cycle/on foot from Circular Road North. The nearest public car-parks are at Butt Road and Napier Road.
Free Wi-Fi in circus centre and café.
Opening details
Winter: open Mondays to Fridays (Saturdays and Sundays closed), 11.00am to 3.00pm (tearoom closed).
Enquiries and bookings for group tours (party sizes min 10) available all year round: 01206 501785 (option 6) or email info@romancircus.co.uk.
Visits from schools welcome by appointment.
Prices
Free entry
FREE entry to Visitor Centre.
Guided tours: £4.50 adults, £2 under 16's, under 5's free.
Also at this Venue
Colchester Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Roman Circus Café
01206 282920
vic@colchester.gov.uk
www.romancircus.co.uk/Address
Roman Circus Walk,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO2 7GZ
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TL 998245 Lat: 51.88418 Long: 0.89695
Nearby public Pay & Display car-parks in Butt Road and Napier Road. Access for pedestrians and cycles from Circular Road North and Roman Circus Walk. Access for cars from Butt Road.
Parking: free
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
Free Wi-Fi in circus centre and café.
