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Roman aqueduct guided walk

St. John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FG

  • 21 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Circular walk to visit surviving earthwork remains of the Roman aqueduct that supplied fresh water to the Roman town.

A circular walk from Poundbury that takes in the best surviving sections of Dorchester’s Roman aqueduct, plus other historic features and some lovely countryside. Some slopes, and please bring appropriate footwear for paths that may be muddy. Starts with a short introductory talk at PiP café. The walk is led by Steve Wallis, Senior Archaeologist at Dorset Council.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:
2.00pm-4.30pm

Location & directions

St. John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FG

Directions:
Meet at the Pavilion in the Park at The Great Field, Poundbury.
Contact on day:
Tony Hurley
Telephone number:
+441305249091

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Book via Eventbrite. Children aged 5 years and under do not need to be booked.
Booking contact name:
Tony Hurley
Booking telephone number:
+441305249091
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roman-aqueduct-walk-dorchester-heritage-open-day-tickets-1559388144919?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Booking opens:
25 Aug 2025 09:00 AM
Booking closes:
21 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The walk will take place over rough ground and long grass, so a good level of mobility is required.

Additional information

Free parking nearby.

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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