Museums · East of England
Roman River
In or near Colchester.
Roman River — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wivenhoe · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Roman River is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Colne Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Roman River is a museum located in the East of England. It focuses on the history and archaeology of the Roman period in the region, showcasing artefacts and exhibitions that highlight the era's significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8537, 0.9541
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- East Donyland
- Postcode
- CO5 7BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Wivenhoe — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Roman River (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Wivenhoe
Villages · 0.3 km

Sir John Martin-Harvey
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Old Garrison House
Historic houses · 0.4 km

Joan Hickson O.B.E.
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km

Wivenhoe War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km

Rowhedge
Villages · 0.7 km

Fingringhoe
Villages · 1.2 km

The Ipswich Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 1.4 km

Wivenhoe Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km

Wivenhoe
Museums · 1.6 km

Wivenhoe Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km

Donyland Lodge
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman River?
- Roman River is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 7BB), in the parish of East Donyland.
- What is Roman River?
- Roman River — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman River?
- The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 7BB.
- Is Roman River a protected site?
- Yes — Roman River is part of the Upper Colne Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Roman River?
- The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 7BB.