From visiting the historic Roman Baths to exploring Hadrian’s Wall, History Hit’s Dan Snow has rounded up England’s best Roman sites to visit in all its glory as you walk in the footsteps of some of its most revered names.
Whether you’re travelling alone or with family or friends, there’s plenty of Roman experiences to enjoy this summer for an educational historical experience in the UK.
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Hadrian’s Wall
Northumbria
A UNESCO World Heritage site, built under the rule of Roman Emperor Hadrian between 122 and 130 AD, it took six legions to complete this once 73 mile wall – 80 miles by Roman measurements.
Roman Baths
Bath
The Romans Baths were initially built as part of the town of Aqua Sulis, which was founded in 44 AD. Vast and lavish, the baths were able to accommodate far more people than just the residents of this town and were intended as a visiting spot for Romans across the Empire.
Chedworth Roman Villa
Gloucestershire
It is a unique site due to evidence found of Roman occupation following the withdrawal of the Roman army in the 5th century, and today provides visitors with a fascinating glimpse into what was once an opulent ancient home.
Cirencester
Cirencester
Cirencester, known as ‘Corinium Dobunnorum’, was the second-largest settlement in Britain after London.
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Chester
It is Britain’s largest known Roman amphitheatre, founded in around 79 AD, Chester Roman Amphitheatre would have been able to seat between 8,000 and 12,000 spectators.
Fishbourne Roman Palace
West Sussex
Built in 75 AD on the site of a Roman supply compound, Fishbourne Roman Palace was a vast and impressive development that appeared just 30 years after the Roman conquest of Britain.
Bignor Roman Villa
Bignor estate, West Sussex
This site is a large Roman villa complex and hosts the remains of a 3rd century ancient Roman home, and some of the best-preserved Roman mosaics in the country.
Vindolanda
Northumbria
Vindolanda was one of the main Ancient Roman wall forts of Hadrian’s Wall, the 73-mile barrier built by the Emperor Hadrian from 122 AD.
Housesteads Roman Fort
Northumbria
Originally known as ‘Vercovicium’, is one of the best preserved and most important of the forts along Hadrian’s Wall. Built in around 124 AD, Housesteads Roman Fort housed around 1,000 troops and remained in use until the 4th century.
The Museum of London
Barbican, London
One of the collections at the museum focuses on Roman London with over 47,000 archaeological finds on display, including Roman ceramics, metalwork, a coin collection, and several wooden writing tablets.
