10
Sep
Sep
A fossil recovered from a Roman pit in Colchester has been identified as the earliest known example of an ichthyosaur fossil deliberately collected by people.
Tag Archives: colchester
29
Jul
Jul
A fabulous concert of easy-listening music from opera, operetta, and
musical theatre – everything from Mozart, Bizet and Gilbert & Sullivan,
via Cole Porter, to Abba, Disney, Queen, the Beatles and Bond!
28
May
May
In 2024, the richly furnished burial of a high-status Roman woman was discovered in Lexden, Colchester. No expense was spared in preserving and protecting her body for safe passage into the afterlife. Buried within a beautifully decorated lead coffin, both frankincense and gypsum were found inside, along with jet hairpins. Even more remarkable were the remains of bronze fittings from a bespoke basketry casket which held seven rarely found glass flasks. The Lexden Lady’s burial reveals that Colchester remained a desirable place to live for social elites in the late Roman period, when many of the wealthy were moving to country villas.
28
May
May
Ancient Roman Breads: A Talk and Tasting with Giovanni Di Sarno Take a journey back in time with Giovanni Di Sarno, The Travelling Baker, and discover the ingredients, techniques, and […]
03
Mar
Mar
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 […]
03
Mar
Mar
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 […]
03
Mar
Mar
Archaeology Open Day 2026 – Exploring themes Roman across the Roman and Early Modern period (military history). FREE family friendly event.
03
Mar
Mar
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 […]
03
Mar
Mar
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 […]
03
Mar
Mar
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 […]