Major Roman towns across the Roman Empire shared the same suite of public buildings and services. We already knew that Roman Colchester had a theatre (two in fact), many temples,
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Meet some of our volunteer tour guides!
Volunteers are an essential part of any charitable organisation – The Colchester Archaeological Trust is no exception. A few of our dedicated and knowledgeable volunteer tour guides , Vicki, Anna,
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Part of a chariot that raced in the Roman circus at Colchester
OK it is only a very small part of a chariot but it was a pretty important one – it stopped one of the wheels flying off! Pretty good eh?
Continue readingYoung would-be archaeologists – now’s your chance!
Tomorrow (20th July) on offer at the Roman Circus Centre is a chance for budding young archaeologists and their families to meet and see in action members of the Colchester branch
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Last call to see remains of Roman houses at the Mercury Theatre dig
The last phase of excavations at the Mercury Theatre has just started. Red pavements and the remains of more painted walls are already turning up and looking good! The excavations
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Sunday treat at the circus…
The Wivenhoe Poet at the Roman Circus Centre Listen to popular local singer/songwriter and author Martin Newell in a one-man show in aid of the Roman Circus Centre. This will
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At last, we’re open again at the Roman circus centre!
We’ve got lots planned for the new season – a variety of events, interesting new exhibits, and enhanced circus tours. Watch out for details either here or on Facebook (The
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Roman Invasion!
The Roman Circus was well-represented at London’s Liverpool Street Station yesterday as part of Visit Colchester’s #ColchesterRomanInvasion event. With Roman military support, Samantha spent the day raising public awareness of
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