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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · East of England

Roman River

In or near Colchester.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Roman River — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.

River Colne at Rowhedge - geograph.org.uk - 6355860

Mr James D — 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
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
Wivenhoe0.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The People's Republic of Wivenhoe - geograph.org.uk - 4444514📷 5

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Wivenhoe

Wivenhoe — a village in england east.

Boats moored on the River Colne at Wivenhoe - geograph.org.uk - 2736260📷 3

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Joan Hickson's House, Rose Lane - geograph.org.uk - 6546223📷 3

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Joan Hickson O.B.E.

Joan Hickson O.B.E. — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Path, Wivenhoe - geograph.org.uk - 3989796📷 3

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Wivenhoe War Memorial

Wivenhoe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

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The Former Freemasons Arms Rowhedge - geograph.org.uk - 3037839📷 5

Villages · East of England

Rowhedge

Rowhedge — a village in england east.

Where to eat & stay near Roman River

Places to stay

Clingoe Hill, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 7798391📷 5

Hostels · East of England

The Copse

The Copse — a hostel in england east.

Thorrington, Brick Kiln Lane - geograph.org.uk - 8160241📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Greens

Greens — a campsite in england east.

Houses by B1027 in Tenpenny Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5438859📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Fallen Log

Fallen Log — a campsite in england east.

Thorrington, Brick Kiln Lane - geograph.org.uk - 8160241📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Fir

Fir — a campsite in england east.

For Falling in the Water^ - geograph.org.uk - 1470999📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Elm

Elm — a campsite in england east.

Houses by B1027 in Tenpenny Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5438859📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Birch

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Places to eat & drink

Elizabeth II postbox on Rectory Road, Rowhedge - geograph.org.uk - 5386427📷 7

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The Ipswich Arms Public House

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Saw Mill Road, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 5437098📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Duke Of York Public House

Duke Of York Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Ipswich Road Postbox on Ipswich Road - geograph.org.uk - 4713295📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Welcome Sailor Public House

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The Odd One Out, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 7646615📷 5

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The Goat And Boot Public House

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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.