Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre is a historical site located in Kent, England. The site was originally established by the Romans in the first century AD and was used as a military fortress to defend against invasion from the continent. Today, visitors can explore the remains of the fort and amphitheatre, which have been carefully preserved for future generations. The site is known for its impressive Roman architecture, which includes well-preserved walls, gates, and other structures. In addition to the ruins, visitors can also learn more about Roman history through a variety of informative displays and exhibits. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a unique experience, Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre is an excellent destination to add to your itinerary.
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We visited here during the summer with out 3 children aged between 4-8. We all had a wonderful time. The staff and volunteers are full of so much knowledge! They gave the children a little history lesson about the site which they thoroughly …
This is a great Roman Fort, which is well served by a free audio tour and displays. Parking is free on site. There is a small museum which had some interesting artifacts.
Recently upgraded site which is now much improved and well worth a visit.
The new museum is excellent and really sets the scene before wandering through the ruins. …
Had a wonderful few hours touring around this Roman Fort. Had a free audio tour handset that brought the history alive. Museum had many artifacts from the Roman occupation of Britain.
An amazing place and of such historical importance for Roman Britain. The new additions to the site are amazing. See the whole site from an elevated position to get a better idea of the layout. Also a wonderful museum to explore with so …
Arrived at Richborough Castle on a lovely sunny day and very excited, having been there before when I was at junior School in the 1960's. …
A real improvement on 20 years ago. Expo of found objects now built, some figurative finds exceptionally lovely. Far improved perspective now from central high vantage construction - trees thankfully obscure 'Science park' of ex-Pfizer, …
Historically significant Roman ruins, marking the entry point of Roman forces into the UK. The reconstruction of the gateway was completed in 2022 and provides a good viewpoint from which to survey the site, which includes some of the most …
Beautiful site and so much more interesting than I had imagined.
I would highly recommend listening to the guided tour provided.
A delightful surprise. We decided to take advantage of the fantastic September weather to visit Richborough and then do a walk around Sandwich. So we arrived about 11 ….and left after the Amphitheatre walking tour at about 4:00 !!! …
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10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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