Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Roman Circus Visitor Centre, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GZ
The site of the Roman circus was formally identified in 2004. It is the only known Roman circus in Britain - a monumental structure seating circa 8,000 people: it would have been used as a venue for spectator sports, predominantly chariot-racing. It was built in the early 2nd century CE and seems to have been in use for about 150 years.
The Roman circus site and visitor centre include outdoor and indoor displays.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000-1530
Location & directions
Roman Circus Visitor Centre, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GZ
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The visitor centre is off Roman Circus Walk and it is accessible by car from Butt Road or by cycle/on foot from Circular Road North. There is disabled parking and limited free visitor parking on site, as well as two public car parks nearby in Butt Road and Napier Road.
