About Us
Occupying a site at the heart of one of the largest legionary fortresses in Roman Britain, the Dewa Roman Experience has something to offer visitors of all ages.
Your visit begins in the dark hold of a Roman Galley as the oars master navigates you to the gatehouse of the Fortress of Deva. Atmospheric reconstructions filled with sights, sounds and smells help you to experience, first hand, Chester 2000 years ago.
Archaeological excavations, open for public viewing, give a unique view of the Roman, Saxon and Medieval remains lying beneath the city of Chester. Archaeological finds unearthed from the digs are on display in the onsite museum alongside a fascinating collection of artefacts from the wider Roman Empire.
The Dewa Roman Experience believes that ‘Experience is the teacher of all things’ (Julius Caesar) and a hands-on approach is encouraged. From being sold in a slave market to trying on Roman armour to firing a catapult, the award winning interaction area is a particularly popular and memorable part of anyone’s visit.
ROMAN TOURS
At the weekends and select days throughout the school holidays we hold historically themed city tours where you can discover what life was like in Roman Chester through the eyes of a Roman Soldier, Celtic Warrior or Gladiator with the Roman Gardens, City Walls and Chester’s famous Roman Amphitheatre as an impressive backdrop. Please check our website, Facebook page or give us a call on 01244 343407 for times and dates of upcoming Tours.
Guide Prices
Members of Public
Adult- £5.95
Child- £4.25
Senior/Student- £5.25
Family Ticket- £20.00
Public Roman Soldier Patrols £4.00 per person.
Educational Tours and Groups
Child - £4.25 (Aged 5-16)
Adults 3 x free per class
Additional Adult Helpers - £4.25
Senior/Student - £5.25
Group Rate - £5.00 (10 adults +)
Roman Soldier Patrol £60.00
Roman Soldier Patrol as a single activity £80.00
(Private patrols are for up to 30 people).
Opening Times
| Peak Season (1 Feb 2019 - 30 Nov 2019) |
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| Day | Times |
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| Monday - Saturday | 09:00 | - 17:00* |
| Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
| Off Peak Season (11 Dec 2019 - 31 Jan 2020) |
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| Day | Times |
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| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
* Monday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Winter Hours: 10:00am to 4:00pm every day.
Roman Tours: 1:30pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Please check our website for additional public Roman Tour times during the School Holidays
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
Directions
Road Directions
Chester is accessable by the M53 and M56 motorways and major A roads such as the A55, A41, A51, A56, and A483.
From Manchester: Follow the M56 until junction 15, joining the M53 then exit at junction 12, turning right onto the A56 into Chester.
From Liverpool: Take the Kingsway tunnel and join the M53 at junction 1, then follow the motorway until junction 12, exiting and turning right onto the A56 into Chester.
From Birmingham: Follow the M6 until junction 16, turning left onto the A500. Continue, taking the Nantwich bypass, onto the A51 sign posted for Chester. Follow the A51 into Chester.
From North Wales: Follow the A55 until you meet the A483, turn left into Chester
Public Transport Directions
Only 5 minutes walk from Chester Town Hall; 20 minutes walk from Chester Railway Station
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Ramp / Level Access - Entrance to the Reconstructions, Main Excavations, Museum and Gift Shop areas have all been adapted for wheelchairs.
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
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