Roman Amphitheatre - Chester

Type: Historic Site

The largest uncovered amphitheatre in the UK is the subject of a major archaeological project. In a partnership between English Heritage and Chester City Council a top team of experts are uncovering new results which are adding to the story of Chester and the world-wide knowledge of roman history.

There are no excavations on the amphitheatre itself this summer, however work is being carried out by the team in Grosvenor Park - next to the amphitheatre site. They hope to establish how the area was used during the Roman period and how this tied in with the amphitheatre.

Opening Times

All year, 2010 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

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Road Directions

If travelling into Chester from the A540, A5116, A56, A51 or A41, follow the signs into Chester City Centre, on to the ring road, then follow the signs towards Wrexham (A483) the amphitheatre is located off the inner ring road, opposite the Chester Visitor Centre. Nearest car park is Pepper Street.
From Chester Station walk down City Road, then follow Union Street with Grosvenor Park on your left which turns into Vicar's lane.

Public Transport Directions

Only 15 minutes walk from Chester Railway Station or Town Hall