Facilities

Facilities at Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre

Parking

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Free car park for about 30-40 cars. The entrance to the site is down a gravel path. The nearest additional parking is approximately 2 miles away on Richborough Road or Ash Road, Sandwich. Carparks are available in Sandwich such as Gazen Salts carpark.
Food And Drink

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Vending machine selling hot drinks. Shop sells a selection of snacks including crisps, cold drinks, confectionery and locally made ice cream. Our picnic benches look out on some of the earliest Roman remains in Britain.
Picnic Area

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You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds. Six picnic benches are available on site with views of the whole site.
Shop

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Gift shop in the visitor centre sells a wide range of English Heritage souvenirs and gifts, including Roman themed items, books, snacks, ice-creams, hot and cold drinks.
Toilets

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Toilets are available on site all year round, with both offering some level of disabled access. The closest public toilets are in the Guildhall Car Park in Sandwich (approximately 3 miles away).
Dogs

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Dogs on leads are welcome in all outdoor areas. However, we recommend checking the amphitheatre field for farm animals before entering with your dog. If there are animals in the field, we advise against entering with a dog.
Museum

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Our delightful refreshed museum is accessible via the shop. The door from the shop to the museum is approximately 750mm wide.
Exhibition

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There is a permanent exhibition which describes many aspects of Roman life in the museum.
Gardens

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Situated amongst the east Kent marshes, our large open grounds are predominantly laid to grass, with some paths and steps. There is plenty of room for children to play although ball games are not permitted. Kites are allowed away from the ruins.
Audio Tours

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Free audio tour in English is included in the admission price. It covers the history of Richborough and the remains that are visible above ground.
Family Friendly

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Bottle / Food Warming
No
Children's Cutlery
No
Child Sized Portions
No
High Chairs
No
Play Areas / Adventure Playground
There is plenty of space for children to run around and explore. Kites are welcome away from the ruins.
Push Chairs Allowed
Pushchairs are welcome although the site is on uneven ground and there are some steps.
Sling Loan
No
Commercial Photograph And Filming

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English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media.

If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork.

Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.