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Roman Walk

Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT

  • 14 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

A guided tour exploring the places and people associated with Roman Colchester.

Colchester was the first city in Britain, founded by the Romans in AD 49. For several centuries the Temple of Claudius in the heart of the city was the centre of the imperial state religion. Destroyed by fire during the Boudican Revolt in AD 60, Colchester returned to prosperity before a long decline, culminating in its abandonment after AD 410 when the Roman government of Britain collapsed.

The tour is led by Nick Wickenden, a local guide and Roman archaeologist.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:
1100

Location & directions

Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT

Directions:
Meeting point is outside the main entrance to the Mercury Theatre. The 'What Three Words' location is ///eagles.longer.unique

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Refreshments and toilet facilities are available at the Mercury Theatre before the start of the walk. A guided tour looking at Colchester at the time of the English Civil War Siege in 1648 takes place on the same day at 1100 starting at the High Street War Memorial. Other guided walks are available during the festival.

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