Open-air theatres · South East England
Silchester Amphitheatre
In or near Silchester.
Silchester Amphitheatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mortimer · 3.1 km
About
Silchester 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 Silchester
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Silchester Amphitheatre is an open-air theatre located in South-East England. This archaeological site features the remains of a Roman amphitheatre, notable for its historical significance. Visitors can explore the structure, which dates back to the Roman era, and gain insight into ancient entertainment practices. The site is part of the Silchester Roman City, providing context to its historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3588, -1.0753
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Mortimer West End
- Postcode
- RG7 2HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Mortimer — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660983 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Silchester Amphitheatre?
- Silchester Amphitheatre is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 2HG), in the parish of Mortimer West End.
- What is Silchester Amphitheatre?
- Silchester Amphitheatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
- How do I get to Silchester Amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Mortimer, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7 2HG.
- Is Silchester Amphitheatre a protected site?
- Yes — Silchester Amphitheatre is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Silchester Amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Mortimer, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 2HG.