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Facilities at Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre

  • Parking

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    Free car park for about 30-40 cars.

  • 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.

  • Picnic Area

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    You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds. Our six picnic benches look out onto some of the earliest Roman remains in Britain.

  • Shop

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    The gift shop in the Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre visitor centre sells a range of English Heritage souvenirs and gifts, including Roman-themed items, books, snacks, ice-creams and hot and cold drinks.

  • Toilets

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    Two toilets are available on site all year round, with both offering some level of disabled access.

  • Dogs

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    Dogs on leads are welcome in all outdoor areas. However, please check the amphitheatre field for farm animals; if there are animals in the field, we advise against entering with a dog.

  • Museum

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    The museum at Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre is accessible via the shop. A permanent exhibition that describes many aspects of Roman life.

  • Gardens

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    Our large open grounds are predominantly grass, with some paths and steps. There's plenty of room for children to play, though 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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    Play Areas / Adventure Playground

    There's 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.
  • Commercial Photograph And Filming

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    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. We are keen to promote the use of our sites to location managers. If you are interested please go to (Filming Locations) for more information and contacts. 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.

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