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Roman Chester, Cheshire

Chester, in Cheshire, is built on the site of the Roman fort of Dewa, completed in 79AD. The largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain has been partly excavated at Little St John's Street, and is looked after by English Heritage. The amphitheatre is opposite Chester Visitor Centre in Vicars Lane.

Address: Chester Visitor Centre, 2 Vicars Lane, Chester CH1 1QX

Opening Times: The Visitor Centre is open daily 10am - 4pm. Admission is free. Here one can learn of the history of the project.

Contact: for Roman Amphitheatre:

e-mail: enquiries@chesteramphitheatre.co.uk

Contact: for Visitor Centre:

telephone: 01244 402111

fax: 01244 403188

 

Much of the unique architecture of Chester, where streets are built on two levels, probably owes its appearance to the rubble of the old Roman city. It is thought that building was undertaken into and on top of the ruins of Roman buildings, which eventually led to the two levels of the famous Chester Rows.

The Grosvenor Museum has a gallery telling the story of the Romans in Chester. Chester Education Service based at the Museum has a wide range of materials designed for keystage2/3 pupils studying the Romans.

Opening Times: The Grosvenor Museum is open Monday to Saturday 10.30am - 5pm

Sunday and bank holidays 1pm - 4pm. Admission is free.

Address: The Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DD.

Directions: Click here for an interactive map centred on the Chester Rows.

Access: disabled access to the ground floor of the Grosvenor Museum is possible with virtual tours of displays on upper floors.

Contact: for Grosvenor Museum

telephone: 01244 402008

fax: 01244 347587