Museums · East of England
Roman Circus Visitor Centre
In or near Colchester.
Roman Circus Visitor Centre — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Roman Circus Visitor Centre is a museum 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 Roman Circus Visitor Centre is dedicated to showcasing the history of Colchester, Britain's first Roman town. Visitors can explore archaeological exhibits and learn about significant excavations in the area.
Place summary
The Roman Circus Visitor Centre is a museum located in the East of England, postcode CO2. It focuses on the remnants of a Roman circus, providing insights into the area's historical significance during the Roman era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8841, 0.8965
- 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: way/489529990 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Circus Visitor Centre?
- Roman Circus Visitor Centre is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO2 7GZ), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is Roman Circus Visitor Centre?
- Roman Circus Visitor Centre — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman Circus Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO2 7GZ.
- How do I get to Roman Circus Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO2 7GZ.