Roman Theatre
Maidenburgh Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UB
Visitors can see a small area of the foundations of the Roman theatre preserved inside a modern building. The theatre could seat 3000 spectators and it was constructed to the standard D-shaped plan, with the curve of the D to the south, forming the auditorium, and the straight part to the north, representing the stage. It may have been this theatre which featured in the destruction of Colchester by Boudica in AD 60. To the rear of the building is a recreated Roman garden with plants of the time. The theatre site was discovered in 1981 during excavations by the Colchester Archaeological Trust and is now in the care of Colchester City Council. The Roman theatre and garden were refurbished recently and are now looking at their best.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 0945 - 1630
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1030 - 1630
- Saturday 19 September:
- 0945 - 1630
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1030 - 1630
Location & directions
Maidenburgh Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UB
- Directions:
- The 'What Three Words' location is ///ended.puppy.hush
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is a single step to enter the building. There is small step to enter the Roman Garden which has steps to reach the upper level.
Additional information
Also open nearby for Heritage Open Days on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September are Peake's House (East Stockwell St) and 7 Queen Street (The Brewhouse). Also open nearby for Heritage Open Days on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September are St Peter's Church and 7 Queen Street (The Brewhouse).
