Museums · West Midlands
Wroxeter Roman Site Museum
In or near Wroxeter.
Wroxeter Roman Site Museum — a museum in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Christine Johnstone — 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
- Shrewsbury · 8.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wroxeter Roman Site Museum is a museum located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Wroxeter Roman City was once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain, where visitors can explore the excavated remains of its city center, including a large public bathhouse complex. The on-site museum showcases artifacts that reveal insights into everyday Roman life, and an audio tour enhances the experience by explaining the historical significance of the site.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wroxeter Roman Site Museum is located in Mid Wales. It showcases the remains of the Roman city of Viroconium, one of the largest Roman settlements in Britain. The site features extensive archaeological finds and offers insights into Roman life in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6742, -2.6454
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Wroxeter and Uppington
- Postcode
- SY5 6PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 8.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/386554910 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wroxeter Roman Site Museum?
- Wroxeter Roman Site Museum is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 6PJ), in the parish of Wroxeter and Uppington.
- What is Wroxeter Roman Site Museum?
- Wroxeter Roman Site Museum — a museum in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wroxeter Roman Site Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 6PJ.
- Is Wroxeter Roman Site Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Wroxeter Roman Site Museum is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wroxeter Roman Site Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 6PJ. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.