Archaeological sites · South East England
Silchester Amphitheatre
In or near Silchester.
Silchester Amphitheatre — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mortimer · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Silchester Amphitheatre is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Silchester Amphitheatre is part of the historic Silchester Roman City, which dates back to the Iron Age and Roman periods. Visitors can explore the well-preserved remains of the Roman walls and amphitheatre, providing insight into the town's development and history.
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 archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its well-preserved remains of a Roman amphitheatre, which dates back to the 1st century AD. The site provides insight into Roman entertainment and architecture in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3589, -1.0754
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Mortimer West End
- Postcode
- RG7 2HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Phone
- 01189 700132
- Nearest railway station
- Mortimer — 3.1 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/32673043 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently 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 archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- 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).
- Is Silchester Amphitheatre free to visit?
- Yes, Silchester Amphitheatre is free to enter.
- 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.