Where is Roman Theatre of Verulamium?

Roman Theatre of Verulamium is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 6AE), in the parish of St Michael.

How do I get to Roman Theatre of Verulamium?

The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 6AE.

Is Roman Theatre of Verulamium a protected site?

Yes — Roman Theatre of Verulamium is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).

Is Roman Theatre of Verulamium free to visit?

Yes, Roman Theatre of Verulamium is free to enter.

How do I get to Roman Theatre of Verulamium?

The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 6AE.

Hill forts · East of England

Roman Theatre of Verulamium

In or near St Albans.

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Roman Theatre of Verulamium — ancient Roman theatre in St Albans, England.

Roman Theatre of Verulamium, hill forts in Hertfordshire — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: St Albans Abbey · 1.5 km

Paid entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Roman Theatre of Verulamium, the nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the site is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is AL3 6AE.

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Roman Theatre of Verulamium is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Part of Verulamium. Wikidata describes it as: "ancient Roman theatre in St Albans, England". Coordinates: 51.7538°, -0.3585°.

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Official information

Verulamium Museum showcases the daily life of Roman Britain, featuring ancient artifacts and exquisite mosaics. Visitors can explore recreated Roman rooms and engage in hands-on activities designed for families and children.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Roman Theatre at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England is an excavated site within the Roman walled city of Verulamium. Although there are other Roman theatres in Britain (for example at Camulodunum), the one at Verulamium is claimed to be the only example of its kind, being a theatre with a stage rather than an amphitheatre. The theatre differs from the typical Roman theatre in being built on a site that is only slightly sloping (where possible Roman theatres took advantage of the natural terrain), and in its plan (although there are theatres with similar plans in Northern Gaul). The theatre was built in about 140AD. Urban life continued in Verulamium into the 5th century. However, by that time the theatre had fallen into disuse. It was used as a rubbish dump in the 4th century.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Visiting

The theatre is on land belonging to the Earl of Verulam and is regularly opened to the public. The excavated theatre was occasionally used for theatrical performances, and these have now become regular with a Roman Theatre Open Air Festival.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.7538, -0.3585
County: Hertfordshire
District: St Albans
Parish: St Michael
Postcode: AL3 6AE
Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Phone: 01727 751810
Nearest railway station: St Albans Abbey — 1.5 km
Opening: Daily 10am–4pm; last admission at 3.30pm

Sources

wikidata: Q2148270 (CC0)
wikipedia: Roman Theatre, St Albans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Verulamium Roman Theatre 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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