Open-air theatres · South East England
Rutupiae amphitheatre
In or near Ware.
Rutupiae amphitheatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich · 2.5 km
About
Rutupiae amphitheatre is a open-air theatre located in england south east. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. Roman amphitheatre in Richborough, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rutupiae amphitheatre is an open-air theatre located in South-East England. This archaeological site features the remains of a Roman amphitheatre, which is notable for its historical significance. Visitors can explore the structure and imagine its past use for entertainment and public events. The site is an important reminder of the Roman presence in Britain and contributes to the understanding of ancient British history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2900, 1.3270
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Ash
- Postcode
- CT13 9JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29002583 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rutupiae amphitheatre?
- Rutupiae amphitheatre is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT13 9JQ), in the parish of Ash.
- What is Rutupiae amphitheatre?
- Rutupiae amphitheatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
- How do I get to Rutupiae amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT13 9JQ.
- Is Rutupiae amphitheatre a protected site?
- Yes — Rutupiae amphitheatre is part of the Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rutupiae amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT13 9JQ.