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Ambleside Roman Fort   Remains of a 2nd century Roman fort at the head of Lake Windermere. The fort was built during Emperor Hadrian's reign to guard the road from Ravenglass on the coast to Brougham, south of Penrith. The remains include the commandant's house and the granary foundations. Also known as Galava Roman Fort. Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England, LA22 0EW Attraction Type: Roman Location: Off the A5095, just north of Waterhead car park. Access through Borrans Park Website: Ambleside Roman Fort English Heritage Location map Details of Ambleside Roman Fort OS NY373033 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Bignor Roman Villa    In its heyday Bignor took in 70 buildings over 4 acres. Today, the site museum preserves some of the best mosaics in England. From Bignor you can trace the route of Stane Street, the great Roman road linking Chichester with London. Bignor Lane, Bignor, Pulborough, West Sussex, England, RH20 1PH Attraction Type: Roman Location: 7 m N Arundel, off A29 Phone: 01798 869 259 Location map OS SU987 143 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Birdoswald Fort and Hadrian's Wall    One of the best Roman forts along Hadrian's Wall, set amid beautiful North Penines scenery. Birdoswald, Cumbria, England, CA8 7DD Attraction Type: Roman Location: 7 miles NE Brampton off B6318 Website: Birdoswald Fort and Hadrian's Wall Phone: 01697 747 602 English Heritage Location map Details of Birdoswald Fort and Hadrian's Wall OS NY620 666 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Brading Roman Villa   The extensive remains of a Roman house, dating to at least the mid 2nd century. Five of the twelve ground floor rooms contain original Roman mosaics. Also on the site are a nymphaeum (Roman water feature), agricultural buildings and a replica Roman garden. Morton Old Road, Brading, Isle of Wight, England, PO36 0EN Attraction Type: Roman Location: On the A3055 just south of Brading Website: Brading Roman Villa Phone: 01983 406223 Fax: 01983 407924 Oglander Roman Trust Location map OS SZ603862 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Chedworth Roman Villa   Romano-British villa in lovely valley setting. Two bath complexes and intricate mosaics, with a museum of local artifacts. Yanworth, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 3LJ Attraction Type: Roman Location: on A429 Website: Chedworth Roman Villa Phone: 01242 890 256 National Trust Location map Details of Chedworth Roman Villa OS SP053 135 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Chester Roman Amphitheatre    The Roman Amphitheatre at Chester is the largest yet excavated in Britain (though only half of the structure has been uncovered). It lies beside the Roman fort of Deva, and it served as an entertainment centre and training ground for the troops of the 20th Legion stationed at the fort. Vicars Lane, Chester, Cheshire, England, CH1 1QX Attraction Type: Roman Website: Chester Roman Amphitheatre Email: enquiries@chesteramphitheatre.co.uk English Heritage Location map Details of Chester Roman Amphitheatre OS SJ409 662 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Fishbourne Roman Palace    1st century Roman palace with intact mosaics, underfloor heating system and baths. Part of the gardens have been restored to the Roman plan, with appropriate plantings. Try your hand at making your own mosaic in a hands-on display area. Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, England, PO19 3QR Attraction Type: Roman Location: off A27 Website: Fishbourne Roman Palace Phone: 01243 785 859 Fax: 01243 539 266 English Heritage Location map OS SU839 048 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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