IMPORTANT: Following Government advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for the health and well-being of our visitors, we have decided to close the Roman Circus Visitor Centre and
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TALKS POSTPONED
PLEASE NOTE: Out of concern for the health and well-being of our visitors, the remaining two Colchester Archaeology talks (11 and 25 March) have been postponed until the public health
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The Flotation Station and Floaty McFloat Face have arrived at the Trust!
Environmental Archaeologist Bronagh Quinn is thrilled to have a purpose-built area to ‘float’ in and tells us the story behind arrival of The Flotation Station and Floaty MacFloat Face. “In
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The theme for our meeting on Saturday 15 February 2020 is “Britons and Romans”. Life changed in the Colchester area when the Romans invaded. They were a highly-trained and well-equipped
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The site offers a rare opportunity for volunteers to get involved with a commercial archaeological excavation. A team of volunteers is needed at the former hospital to help process the
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Due to the spectacular success of the Colchester Archaeology Talks, unless your seats have already been reserved, from 14th February 2020 tickets for the three remaining talks must be bought
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We are thrilled to announce a special series of five fascinating Wednesday evening lectures: Colchester Archaeology Talks 2020. TALK 1 – Wednesday 29th January: Recent excavations in and around
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Busy day at the Roman Circus Visitor Centre
The first handmade craft market held at the Roman Circus Visitor Centre was a resounding success. A big ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who came along on 1 December 2019 and supported
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