Archaeological sites · East of England
Colchester Roman Circus
In or near Colchester.
Colchester Roman Circus — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
Sandy Gerrard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Colchester Roman Circus is a archaeological located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Colchester Roman Circus is a historical site that showcases the remains of the only known Roman circus in Britain. Visitors can explore the archaeological findings and learn about the significance of this ancient structure in the context of Roman Colchester.
Place summary
Colchester Roman Circus, located in the East of England, is an archaeological site that features the remains of a Roman circus. This structure is notable for being one of the few surviving examples of its kind in Britain, providing insights into Roman entertainment and urban planning.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8836, 0.8991
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO2 7GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Phone
- 01206501785
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town — 0.5 km
- Official site
- catuk.org
Sources
- osm: way/435268424 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Museums · 0.2 km
Roman Circus Starting Gates
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Colchester's Roman Circus
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Officers' Quarters
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Colchester Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km
St. John's Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
St. John's Abbey
Cathedrals · 0.3 km
St. John's Abbey Gatehouse
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
United States Airforce
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
The Mermaid Public House
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
COLONIA Centurion mosaic
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Chapel Street Memorial.
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
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Roman Circus Visitor Centre
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Roman Circus Starting Gates
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Colchester's Roman Circus
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📷 4Memorials & monuments · East of England
Officers' Quarters
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Colchester Abbey
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📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
St. John's Abbey
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colchester Roman Circus?
- Colchester Roman Circus is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO2 7GZ), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is Colchester Roman Circus?
- Colchester Roman Circus — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colchester Roman Circus?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO2 7GZ.
- Is Colchester Roman Circus free to visit?
- Yes, Colchester Roman Circus is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colchester Roman Circus?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO2 7GZ.