Facilities at Wroxeter Roman City

Parking

Parking for 25-30 vehicles, 8 metres from entrance. Parking fee of £2 (cash only) which is refunded on admission. There is also an overflow car park opposite. Visitors must cross a road to reach the site.

Food and Drink

Hot and cold drinks, and snacks are available from the visitor centre. Ice-creams are also available during the summer.

Picnic Area

You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds. There are two areas of picnic benches - one looking out towards the historic site and the other looking towards the Roman town house.

Shop

Shop selling a selection of English Heritage gifts and themed souvenirs.

Toilets

Female toilets (4), male toilets (2) and accessible toilet facilities all located at the end of the visitor centre.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome in the grounds but must be kept on a short lead at all times. They not allowed in the museum or in the Roman Town House.

Museum

Museum describes the history of Wroxeter including information on everyday life; Wroxeter as a fortress and its time before the Romans. A selection of artefacts from site excavations are also on display.

Exhibition

Visit Wroxeter Roman City during 2012 and see how the Roman Town House has been brought to life with new interpretation and furnishings.

Gardens

There is plenty of room for children to run and play, or to take a gentle stroll, in our large grassed areas.

Audio Tours

Audio Tour Availability
Audio tour describing the historic site and Roman Town House is included in admission price. Groups are advised to book in advance. Educational groups may hire them at a cost of £1 per unit.

Family Friendly

Baby Changing Facilities
Baby change facilities located at the end of the visitor centre.
Play Areas / Adventure Playground
There is plenty of room for children to run and play in our large grassed areas.
Pushchairs Allowed
Yes.
Toy/Dressing Up Box
There is a children's Book Box in the museum.

Please be aware

Access to the Roman Town House requires crossing a small road.

Commercial Photography and Filming

English Heritage welcomes all photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures with us on Flickr and Facebook.

We do have some restrictions at certain locations, so if photography is your main reason for visiting, please call the site ahead of your visit to check if any parts of the site are restricted.

If you are interested in using English Heritage sites for commercial photography this must be arranged in advance. Please go to: Sarah Eastel Locations (http://www.film-locations.co.uk) for more information.

Contact

Site Telephone
01743 761330
Customer Services
0870 333 1181
Address
Wroxeter Roman City, Wroxeter, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire - SY5 6PH
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GUIDEBOOKS AVAILABLE

A guide book is available for this property.