Join us during the 2024 Festival of Archaeology to go behind the scenes and discover the history of Roman Dorchester…
Discovered in the 1930s, one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England is situated here in Dorchester.
Following the extensive refurbishment of the covered structure and grounds, we are proud to have partnered with Dorset Council to offer the opportunity of a guided tour of the Roman Town House.
Your tour will begin at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, where our trained guides will deliver a presentation taking you through the history of the Roman Dorchester (Durnovaria) and the Roman Town House. Following this, you will be led on a tour of our People’s Dorset Gallery to discover some of the Roman artefacts on display. Finally, you’ll be taken on a site visit to the Roman Town House itself, where you’ll not only be able to explore the grounds but will also be granted exclusive access inside the Town House to see the mosaics up close.
Day access to the museum is also included in your ticket, so you can always come back afterwards to explore more. Plus, you’ll be given a copy of our Roman Town House Guide to take home.
- Meeting point: Welcome Area at Dorset Museum.
- Not suitable for under 5s.
- Each tour is limited to 12 participants.
Location
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA, United Kingdom
Additional location/direction information
By Car The Museum has a set-down point, but no car park. The nearest car park of substantial size is the Top o’ Town, just beyond the roundabout at the top of High West Street. It has six accessible spaces in total. The museum is a five-minute walk (500 metres) along High West Street on an even tarmac surface. The route is slightly downhill and is a short, smooth walk to the Museum. There is one road to cross, using a Zebra Crossing. By Train Dorchester has two railway stations, which are less than 12 minutes’ walk from Dorset Museum. There is no step-free platform access at either Dorchester station. Please find more information on using these stations, including accessibility, on their websites. By Bus These buses stop outside the Museum entrance. Services can change, so please check with the bus companies before travelling. All First Wessex Dorset buses have disabled access with a ramp or hydraulic system to lower the bus to the kerb level walk (500 metres) along
Schedule
Sat, 20 Jul
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Duration of event
2 hr
Additional booking information
Adult: £25.00 Child: £10, Concession: £20, Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society Member/Ticket holder: £15.00, Unlimited Concession Ticket holder £12