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  • Colchester Archaeological Trust Open Day

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    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    We’re excited to invite you to CAT Archaeology Day — a vibrant, hands-on public event where digging meets discovery, creativity and calm. 🗓️ Date: Saturday 2 August 🕙 Time: 10 am – 3 pm 📍 Location: Roman Circus House, Colchester, CO2 7GZ 🎟️ Entry: Free for all This year, we’re aligning with the Council for British Archaeology’s Festival [...]

  • CAT Lecture Series 2025 – Colchester beyond the walls: Excavations at Colchester Garrison

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    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    This richly illustrated talk explores nearly 20 years of fieldwork at the Colchester Garrison site - one of CAT’s largest and most significant projects in terms of understanding the Iron Age and Roman landscape outside of the walled city. From rural farmsteads to sprawling cemeteries, Ben reveals the archaeological landscape that once lay at the heart of Camulodunum, and how it contributes to our picture of life in Roman Britain.

  • CAT Lecture Series 2025 – Unearthing the Unexpected: New Discoveries in Roman Colchester

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    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Find out about the most surprising and exciting archaeological discoveries from Colchester made over the past few years. Drawing on CAT’s latest excavations and ongoing research, this talk offers a captivating glimpse into unexpected artefacts and remains that continue to reshape our understanding of Roman Colchester.

    Join us for a magazine-style tour of fresh finds that reveal new stories hidden beneath the city’s streets - perfect for anyone eager to stay up to date with the cutting edge of local archaeology and history.

  • CAT Lecture Series 2025 – Archaeological Treasure: Eight Enchanting Objects

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    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Illustrator and general finds guru Emma shares eight of her favourite artefacts from over 20 years of excavating in Colchester. From beautiful to bizarre, each Roman or Late Iron Age object has its own story — and Emma brings them to life with insight, humour, and a deep appreciation for the small things that make the past personal.

  • Ancient Rome Through Its Buildings ~ Part II

    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    An illustrated talk with our resident public speaker: Roman historian, researcher and archaeologist, Richard Bale. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Ancient Rome Through Its Buildings - Part II This second lecture continues to explore the history of ancient Rome through its buildings, revealing how architecture can tell us about the people who designed, built, and used [...]

  • Summer Saturday Open Day

    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    The Roman Circus Visitor Centre is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. See the archaeological site of Britain's only known chariot racing track, the Roman Circus! The Visitor Centre provides insights into what a "Day at the Races" was like in Roman Colchester nearly 2,000 years ago.

  • Summer Saturday Open Day

    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    The Roman Circus Visitor Centre is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. See the archaeological site of Britain's only known chariot racing track, the Roman Circus! The Visitor Centre provides insights into what a "Day at the Races" was like in Roman Colchester nearly 2,000 years ago.

  • Summer Saturday Open Day

    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    The Roman Circus Visitor Centre is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. See the archaeological site of Britain's only known chariot racing track, the Roman Circus! The Visitor Centre provides insights into what a "Day at the Races" was like in Roman Colchester nearly 2,000 years ago.

  • Summer Saturday

    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    The Roman Circus Visitor Centre is open 10 am to 4 pm. Come to the site of Britain's only known chariot racing track, the Roman Circus! The Roman Circus Visitor Centre is open from 10 AM to 4 PM.

  • Archaeology Open Day 2026

    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Archaeology Open Day 2026 - Exploring themes Roman across the Roman and Early Modern period (military history). FREE family friendly event.

  • Heritage Open Day

    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    The Roman Circus Visitor Centre is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. See the archaeological site of Britain's only known chariot racing track, the Roman Circus! The Visitor Centre provides insights into what a "Day at the Races" was like in Roman Colchester nearly 2,000 years ago.

  • Summer Saturday

    Roman Circus Visitor Centre Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Can’t visit us during the week?  The Roman Circus Visitor Centre will be open on Saturday 26 September 2026. £5 adult ticket, Under 11s Free. Concessions available. Discover Britain’s only known Roman circus, learn about the excitement of ancient chariot racing, and explore Colchester’s remarkable Roman history. Children can enjoy chariot-racing colouring and take part [...]