Wroxeter Roman City

Wroxeter Roman City Journey back in time for a glimpse of life as it would have been 2,000 years ago Wroxeter (or 'Viroconium') was the fourth largest city in Roman Britain.
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Though much still remains below ground, today the most impressive features are the 2nd century municipal baths and the remains of the huge wall dividing them from the exercise hall in the heart of the city. Visitors to the site today can also explore the new Roman Town House, constructed as part of Channel 4’s TV series ‘Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day’.

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Something exciting is happening at our Town House today...Pop by between 10.30-16.00 to see for yourself 👀 Admission cha...
29/05/2026

Something exciting is happening at our Town House today...

Pop by between 10.30-16.00 to see for yourself 👀

Admission charges apply for entry to the site.

It's half term and the sun is out 🌞 that means so are our giant Roman lawn games! Visit Wroxeter this week and challenge...
27/05/2026

It's half term and the sun is out 🌞 that means so are our giant Roman lawn games!

Visit Wroxeter this week and challenge your family to a Roman inspired game, or two - weather permitting.

Members’ Week is back until 31st May! 🎉 On Fri 29 May we will be hosting a Roman coins talk at Wroxeter exclusively for ...
27/05/2026

Members’ Week is back until 31st May! 🎉 On Fri 29 May we will be hosting a Roman coins talk at Wroxeter exclusively for Members' for free!

Booking online is essential 👉 http://bit.ly/49rI9f3

19/05/2026

⚠️ Notice of Road Closure! ⚠️
20th-21st May B4380 From Emstrey Bank End To Junction With B5061 will be closed for surface repairs. This could impact your travel to Wroxeter Roman City.

Please plan an alternative route or follow diversion signs

Join us on Thursday 19th February and take part in our FREE Darwin week activity: Darwin's Wiggly Worms. Learn all about...
18/02/2026

Join us on Thursday 19th February and take part in our FREE Darwin week activity: Darwin's Wiggly Worms.

Learn all about worms and their role in burying ancient ruins and make your own wiggly worm to take home with you.

Activity is free (no ticket/booking required)
Admission charge still applies for visiting the site.

Sessions begin at 11.00 & 14.00

Thinking of our Dave today. On this day last year we lost a very special friend and a wonderful volunteer. We took this ...
14/02/2026

Thinking of our Dave today.
On this day last year we lost a very special friend and a wonderful volunteer.
We took this photo this morning of his favourite view at Wroxeter, from an area on site which we have lovingly named "Dave's spot".

The sun even showed up in his memory ☀️
We send our love and thoughts to Dave's family.

Our pumpkin competition ended in a draw! The winning pumpkins are... number 4 and number 6 🎃Thank you everyone who voted...
31/10/2025

Our pumpkin competition ended in a draw!
The winning pumpkins are... number 4 and number 6 🎃

Thank you everyone who voted and joined in on the fun.

Our annual pumpkin carving competition ends today! 🎃This week visitors to Wroxeter have had the chance to vote for their...
31/10/2025

Our annual pumpkin carving competition ends today! 🎃
This week visitors to Wroxeter have had the chance to vote for their favourite pumpkin, lovingly carved by staff and volunteers.

The winner will be announced 3pm today! 🎃

You can place a vote remotely if you wish, by commenting on this post before 3pm.
Individual photos with numbers in the comments.

20/10/2025

⚠️Wroxeter Roman City is closed today (20th October 2025) due to operational issues ⚠️
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
If you have already purchased a pre-booked ticket you will receive a full refund.

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