Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre

About

Richborough Roman Fort traces Britain's Roman story from the invasion of AD 43 to the final centuries of imperial rule. Substantial fort walls and deep defensive ditches surround the remains of a settlement that once stood beside a busy coastal entry point. Climb the reconstructed Claudian gateway for an overview, then explore the museum's excavated objects and hands-on activities explaining trade and daily life. An audio tour and children's trail help connect the scattered remains. Reviewers particularly appreciate the museum, surviving walls and interpretation, and recommend footwear suited to grass and uneven ground. A short walk crosses the public road to the amphitheatre, which survives as an earthwork over buried remains. The gateway has steep ladder-like steps, while reinforced grass paths serve parts of the main site. Dogs on leads are welcome outdoors, but avoid the amphitheatre field with a dog when livestock is present.

Historic SiteWalking routesDog friendlyParkingShopToiletsPicnic areaAudio guideRefreshmentsDogs on leads

Check today’s timesPick a day for times and prices

Until 24 Oct: Daily 10:00–17:00
25 Oct–1 Nov: Daily 10:00–16:00
From 2 Nov: Closed

Off-peak days are £0.90 cheaper for an adult.

Today, Friday 2 October

Off-peak day

Fort10:00 – 17:00

Off-peak prices, non-members

Adult£10.00 on the day£8.50 booked online
Child£5.00 on the day£4.25 booked online
Concession£9.00 on the day£7.65 booked online
Family£25.00 on the day£21.25 booked online
Family (one adult)£15.00 on the day£12.75 booked online

Book tickets

From English Heritage's published calendar, updated 1 October 2026, with dates up to 16 March 2027. Prices are without the optional donation.

PricingFree with English Heritage membershipEH memberFree entryNon-member£10.90

Free entry with English Heritage membership

Entry

Non-member prices

Adult£10.90

Child (5-17)£5.40

Concession£10.00

Family (2 adults, up to 3 children)£27.20

Family (1 adult, up to 3 children)£16.30

Pricing details

Standard-day walk-up price without voluntary donation. Prices vary by date; advance booking by midnight the previous day saves up to 15%. English Heritage members enter free; National Trust membership alone does not cover admission. Adult walk-up range: £10.00 off-peak to £12.70 peak.

ParkingFree parkingFree for all visitors

No charge for anyone.

Parking details

Free car park for about 30-40 cars. The visitor centre is about 100 metres away along a narrow gravel path. Limited-mobility drop-off requires advance arrangement with the site.

Official Richborough Road approach and Google attraction coordinates checked against the actual car park on aerial imagery. Main fort listing replaces the tracker amphitheatre-only listing.

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Walking routes1 route

Walk to Richborough Amphitheatre

WalkDogs, with restrictions

Official five-minute route from the fort to the amphitheatre crosses a public road. Normal fort admission applies; follow site instructions and avoid the amphitheatre field with a dog when livestock are present.

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Opening times may change at short notice.

Usually 10:00-17:00 until 24 October 2026, but CLOSED on 27 September. Closing time becomes 16:00 from 25 October; from 2 November the calendar shows weekend openings only. Last admission is thirty minutes before closing. Check the dated calendar for winter holidays and exceptions.

Reinforced grass paths provide access around parts of the site; manual wheelchair users are advised to bring an assistant. The gateway has steep ladder-like steps. Cross a public road to reach the amphitheatre.

English Heritage members enter free; National Trust membership alone does not cover this English Heritage admission. Advance booking is optional; bring your membership card.

Photo: Richborough Roman Fort north wall 01. Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Richborough_Roman_Fort_north_wall_01.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Resized and cropped for display; derivatives retain the source licence.

Dogs at the location: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs on leads are welcome in outdoor areas; avoid entering the amphitheatre field with a dog when farm animals are present.

Dog walks in the grounds: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs on leads are welcome in outdoor areas; avoid entering the amphitheatre field with a dog when farm animals are present. Normal admission or the advertised opening arrangements apply.

Leads: Keep dogs on leads.

Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs welcome.