Dewa Roman Experience

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Overview
Stroll along reconstructed streets experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of Roman Chester. From the streets of Dewa (the Roman name for Chester) you return to the present day on an extensive archaeological 'dig', where you can discover the substantial Roman, Saxon and medieval remains beneath modern Chester. Try on Roman armour, solve puzzles and make brass rubbings and mosaics in the hands-on/activity room. Roman soldier patrols available.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year daily, Feb-Nov 9-5 (Sun 10-5), Dec-Jan 10-4. Closed 25-26 & 31 Dec & 1 Jan. Admission may be restricted due to pre-booked educational tours

  • Facilities
  • Parking nearby

  • Children
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Location
Pierpoint Lane, (off Bridge St), CHESTER, CH1 1NL
About the area
Nestled between the Welsh hills and Derbyshire Peaks, the Cheshire plains make an ideal location to take things slow and mess around in boats. Cheshire has more than 200 miles (302 km) of man-made waterways, more than any other county in England.
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Dewa Roman Experience

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
Stroll along reconstructed streets experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of Roman Chester. From the streets of Dewa (the Roman name for Chester) you return to the present day on an extensive archaeological 'dig', where you can discover the substantial Roman, Saxon and medieval remains beneath modern Chester. Try on Roman armour, solve puzzles and make brass rubbings and mosaics in the hands-on/activity room. Roman soldier patrols available.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year daily, Feb-Nov 9-5 (Sun 10-5), Dec-Jan 10-4. Closed 25-26 & 31 Dec & 1 Jan. Admission may be restricted due to pre-booked educational tours
  • Facilities
  • Parking nearby
  • Children
Show more (1)
Location
Pierpoint Lane, (off Bridge St), CHESTER, CH1 1NL
About the area
Area image
Nestled between the Welsh hills and Derbyshire Peaks, the Cheshire plains make an ideal location to take things slow and mess around in boats. Cheshire has more than 200 miles (302 km) of man-made waterways, more than any other county in England.