Natural landmarks · South West England
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre
In or near Kemble.
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre is one of the largest surviving Roman amphitheatres in Britain, located just outside the town of Cirencester. Built in the early 2nd century, it could accommodate around 8,000 spectators and has a rich history, including use as a fortress after the Roman army left Britain.
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 Roman Amphitheatre is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It is one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, showcasing the significance of Cirencester during the Roman period. The site highlights the region's historical importance and offers insights into ancient entertainment practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7115, -1.9718
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Cirencester
- Postcode
- GL7 1RY
- 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
- osm: way/84302022 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre?
- Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 1RY), in the parish of Cirencester.
- What is Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre?
- Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 1RY.
- Is Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre a protected site?
- Yes — Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre free to visit?
- Yes, Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 1RY.