Wroxeter Roman City

Image courtesy of English Heritage

Wroxeter
Nr Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 6PH

Tel: +44 (0)1743 761 330
Web: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/wroxeter


Visiting the museum at Wroxeter gives a good insight into what life was like in a big Roman city. The museum tracks life from before the Romans arrived through to what happened after they left.

An audio tour augments the experience and goes beyond consideration of Roman building skills to touch on things like the the health and beauty routines of the 5,000 plus military and civilian residents of what was the fourth largest city in Roman Britain.

Much of the city remains unexcavated but one corner reveals its secrets. That is the baths, including the massive remains of part of the Basilica wall, which were a vital part of the social lives of the citizens of Wroxeter.

General Information:

  • Limited refreshments available
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Shop
  • Audio tours (included in admission price)
  • Souvenir guidebook
  • Education centre
  • Museum
  • Limited disabled access

  • Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    21st March to 31st October:
    Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.


    1st November to 28th February:
    Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm.

    1st to 31st March:
    Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    Closed 24th - 26th December and 1st January.

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    Adult 4.20; Concession 3.40; Child 5-15 yrs 2.10; Family (2+3) 10.50; Under 5's Free of charge.

    English Heritage Members Freeof charge.
    Group discounts available.

    Directions
    Car: at Wroxeter, 3 miles east of Shrewsbury on B4380.
    Train: Shrewsbury Station 5½ miles, Wellington Telford West Station 6 miles.
    Show map of Wroxeter Roman City...

    Wroxeter Roman City Postcode for SatNav: SY5 6PH

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