Stepping into the Roman footsteps, learn about how the archaeological investigations have brought history to life and how the city walls history has taught us about life as a Roman and more!

Silchester in Hampshire has its origins as Calleva, a centre of the Iron Age Atrebates tribe from the late 1st century BC. After the Roman conquest of AD 43 it became the large and important town of Calleva Atrebatum. Unlike most Roman towns, it was never reoccupied or built over after it was abandoned in the 6th or 7th century, so archaeological investigations have given an unusually complete picture of its development.

Timings & Tours 

Saturday 20 September: 10am & 2pm

Location & directions 

Directions: There is a charged car park at Silchester Roman Town in Wall Lane, RG7 2HP, managed by Hampshire County Council. The walls are a few minutes' walk from the car park and the amphitheatre a 10-minute walk.

Contact on day: Joanna Forbes

Telephone number: +447585100594

Booking information 

Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking not required

Max no of people per tour: 30

Est. tour duration: 2 hour 30 minutes

Accessibility Details

The site is reached by a footpath, parts of which may be uneven and can become muddy

Additional information

Dogs on leads are welcome but please be aware that the paths around the site take you through land grazed by cattle. Sensible & Comfy footwear is advised and please not that if recent wet weather, there will also be puddles along the pathways.