Open-air theatres · South West England
Cirencester Amphitheatre
In or near Kemble.
Cirencester Amphitheatre — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
Brian Robert Marshall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 5.2 km
- Free entry
About
Cirencester Amphitheatre is a open-air theatre located in england west midlands. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. Roman amphitheatre located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, UK
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Official information
Cirencester Amphitheatre is one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century. It could accommodate around 8,000 spectators and served various purposes throughout its history, including as a fortress and a rabbit warren in the Middle Ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cirencester Amphitheatre is an open-air theatre located in the West Midlands. It is managed by English Heritage and is notable for its historical significance as a Roman amphitheatre. The site offers visitors insight into ancient entertainment and social gatherings, with remnants of its original structure still visible. As an important archaeological site, it reflects the cultural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7120, -1.9726
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Cirencester
- Postcode
- GL7 1UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 5.2 km
- Opening
- Open daily all year round during daylight hours.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5121861 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cirencester Amphitheatre?
- Cirencester Amphitheatre is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 1UX), in the parish of Cirencester.
- What is Cirencester Amphitheatre?
- Cirencester Amphitheatre — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Cirencester Amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 1UX.
- Who owns Cirencester Amphitheatre?
- Cirencester Amphitheatre is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Cirencester Amphitheatre a protected site?
- Yes — Cirencester Amphitheatre is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cirencester Amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 1UX.