With a Civic Trust guide, learn why the Romans came to Gloucester! Discover Roman Walls in the Eastgate Chamber, walk down the site of the Forum and meet Emperor Nerva. See aspects of Roman life including mosaics, jewellery, weaponry and tombstones on display in the Museum…
Beautiful scenes of Gloucester…
Starting from the Museum in Brunswick Road, your first stop will be the Eastgate Chamber, where you will see the remains of the 2nd century Roman gate and the 4th century wall. During the walk through the city, the lines of the walls will be pointed out and the location of the four gates.
The centre of the Colonia Nerva Glevensis was at the intersection of the four Gate Streets, at what is known to this day as The Cross. Walking through Southgate, where the forum was, you will see the statue of Nerva, the Roman Emperor who awarded Colonia status to Glevum.
Returning to the Museum, you will see tombstones, jewellery and artefacts from the period as well as a section of the 4th century wall.
Dates/Times:
Walks run on the following dates in 2023 at 10.30am.
14 and 28 April
12 and 26 May
9 and 23 June
7 and 21 July
4 and 18 August
1, 15 and 29 September
Meet at the Museum of Gloucester reception before the walk. The Roman walk lasts approx. 75-90 minutes.
Places:
Max places of 15 per tour.
Prices:
Tickets £7 per adult with concessions £2 Primary school age and £3 Secondary school age.
Notes
Access to the Eastgate chamber part of the tour may be difficult for those with mobility problems. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Your ticket may also state the event is for All Day - please disregard this, the start time is 10.30am!