Memorials & monuments · East of England
Colchester's Roman Circus
In or near Colchester.
Colchester's Roman Circus — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Colchester's Roman Circus is a memorial 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
Colchester's Roman Circus is an archaeological site that showcases the remains of a Roman circus, which was used for chariot racing. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site and learn about Colchester's rich Roman heritage through various exhibits and information provided at the visitor centre.
Place summary
Colchester's Roman Circus, located in the East of England, is a significant archaeological site representing the remains of a Roman circus. This site is notable for its historical importance as one of the few surviving examples of a Roman circus in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8839, 0.8957
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO2 7GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Phone
- 01206501785
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Apr-Sep Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; Oct-Mar Tu-Fr 11:00-15:00
- Official site
- catuk.org
Sources
- osm: node/6426335662 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colchester's Roman Circus?
- Colchester's Roman Circus is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO2 7GZ), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is Colchester's Roman Circus?
- Colchester's Roman Circus — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colchester's Roman Circus?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO2 7GZ.
- Is Colchester's Roman Circus free to visit?
- Yes, Colchester's Roman Circus is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colchester's Roman Circus?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO2 7GZ.