Richborough Roman Fort

See some of the finest Roman ruins still standing in Britain

Attraction Sandwich

Where

Richborough Road
Sandwich
Kent
CT13 9JW

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  • Accessible toilet/s
  • Baby changing
  • Coach parties welcome
  • Family-friendly
  • Guide dogs, Hearing dogs and Registered assistance dogs welcome
  • On-site parking (charges may apply)
  • Visitor toilet/s
  • Dog-friendly
  • Season ticket/membership available

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See some of the finest Roman ruins still standing in Britain, including 'Saxon Shore' fort walls and the remains of buildings that once lined the town's streets.

Although now inland, Richborough once overlooked a strategically important sea channel - the Wanstun Channel - and was where the invading Roman forces first came ashore. A settlement was established and grew to be a major port town which thrived for about 200 years, occupied by the Romans into the early 5th century when Roman rule ended in Britain. 

  • Climb the ramparts to the top of the 8-metre high reconstructed Claudian Gateway for fantastic views of Richborough's Roman remains and across the surrounding Kent countryside, all the way to the coast on a clear day.
  • Listen to an audio guide of the site, by historian and broadcaster Tessa Dunlop, to help bring the site to life while you're here.
  • Explore Richborough's museum which is full of remarkable artefacts excavated here during the last 100 years.
  • Keep children entertained with a time travel-themed Kids' Trail (maps available at the entrance). 

Dogs on leads are welcome in the outdoor areas but do check the amphitheatre field for farm animals before entering. Avoid this field if there are animals grazing. 

Food & drink

There is a vending machine selling hot drinks and the gift shop sells a selection of snacks. You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds - the picnic benches look out over some of the earliest Roman remains in Britain.

  • Green grass, a wooden replica gateway and roman remains in the background.
    The replica Claudian gateway English Heritage.
  • Glass display cases with Roman remains.
    Displays of Roman finds in the museum on site.
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