Ribchester Roman Bathhouse Open Day
Ribchester Bathhouse, Greenside, Ribchester, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3ZJ
The bathhouse was built in c.AD100 for the Roman soldiers stationed at the cavalry fort at Ribchester. The suite of rooms included a cold room, warm and hot rooms, and a sweating room which were used by both the military and civilians.
Although the bathhouse site was discovered in the 1920s, it was not until the 1960s and 70s that a systematic programme of excavation was undertaken. The material found during these excavations allows us to build a picture of life in the bathhouse and of the people that used it almost 2000 years ago.
To celebrate the 'Everyday Lives' theme we will be bringing objects that reveal what life was like for the ordinary person living in Roman Britain. This will include evidence for the food and drink they consumed while bathing, the games they played and some personal belongings that were lost down the bathhouse drains!
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 12.00 - 16.00
Location & directions
Ribchester Bathhouse, Greenside, Ribchester, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3ZJ
- Directions:
- The bathhouse is located behind the White Bull Pub in the centre of the village. There are two entrances to the bathhouse site: One from Greenside; the other from the Riverside path. Please note the path can be slippery due to the weather. By Car: M6 junction 31, follow A59 towards Clitheroe for approx. 4 miles to traffic lights. Turn left for Ribchester B6245 (Ribchester Road). Parking is available opposite Ribchester playing fields and Greenside is a 5 minute walk from the car park. There is no train station at Ribchester. However, there are train services to the following stations: Blackburn, Preston, Clitheroe, Whalley and Ramsgreave and Wilpshire. Buses run from Blackburn, Preston and Clitheroe to Ribchester.
- Contact on day:
- Sarah Austin
- Telephone number:
- +441772531373
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The archaeological site has uneven ground, and hidden features such as stone walls. The site can also be slippery in wet weather. Caution is needed when walking around the site. Appropriate footware should be worn.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 20 minute(s)
