All Durnovaria: Roman Town House Interior Tour

Dorchester, GB

Highlights

  • Explore the UK's best preserved Roman town house
  • Marvel at high-quality Romano-British mosaics
  • Learn about domestic life in a Roman town
  • Experience the rich Roman heritage of the town
  • Upgrade from the West Gate Tour to see inside the Roman town house

What to expect

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Roman Fountain

Here the guests will be treated and shown inside the UKs best preserved Roman town house. Theyll be able to marvel at the preserved state of high quality Romano-British Mosaics. Learn about domestic life in a roman town and observe across 200 years how the house eventually fell into disrepair and abandon. Guided by one of the Roman soldiers of the Local Regiment Numerus Durotrigum The tour starts at the heart of the roman town, travelling across the sites to eventually make their way to the roman town house, learning about the town and its rich Roman Heritage and how important it was locally. This tour is a upgraded version of our West Gate Tour, with the addition to see past the glass and walk inside the roman town house beyond the barriers. This tour has a potential to last from 60-100 minutes depending on group sizes. Minimum group numbers 8 Maximum group 25 This tour is also perfect for school groups wanting to teach about the Romans in Britain.

Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What our experts say

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    Visit the Dorchester Museum nearby.
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    Bring a camera for stunning mosaics.
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    Check local transport options in advance.
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    Explore local cafes for post-tour snacks.
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    Ask your guide about Roman soldier stories.

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