Guided walk round Cirencester Amphitheatre

On the outskirts of the Cotswold town of Cirencester are the massive earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain. It was built in the early 2nd century, when the Roman city of Corinium (now Cirencester) was second only to London in size and importance, with a population of over 10,000. The amphitheatre could hold about 8,000 spectators. After the Roman army left Britain, it was fortified against Saxon invaders.

Learn about the history of the amphitheatre and the part it played in the culture and lives of the people of Roman Cirencester.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1030

Location & directions

Cotswold Avenue, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1XW

Directions:

Please meet at the Obelisk car park, Cotswold Ave Cirencester GL7 1WX. Free parking is available in the car park at the eastern end of the Cotswold Avenue. Road Access: Located West of Cirencester, next to the bypass. Access from the town, or along Chesterton Lane from the west end of the bypass, on to Cotswold Avenue SAT NAV Postcode : GL7 1XW Latitude : 51.710433 Longtitude : -1.971668 Train Access Kemble 4 miles

Contact on day:

AQIVA

Telephone number:

+447856449109

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is a small flight of steps at the site entrance. Parts of the site are uneven and not suitable for wheelchairs. For more information about access please visit https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cirencester-amphitheatre/

Additional information

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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