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Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre

Family Friendly

Roman fort and amphitheatre site near Sandwich run by English Heritage, with ticketed entry and online advance booking.

About Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre

Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre is run by English Heritage, off Richborough Road near Sandwich. English Heritage gives opening as daily 10am to 4pm, last entry 3.30pm; the price table did not load when checked, so no price is shown. Tickets are free to members and cheaper booked online ahead.

Accessibility

English Heritage's access page lists reinforced grass paths, steps between levels (fewer than 10 at a time), stairs up the rampart and steep steps to the gateway, with no lift. Accessible toilets and wheelchair loan are available; there are no specified disabled spaces in the car park, about 100m from the visitor centre along a narrow gravel path. Manual wheelchair users are advised to bring an assistant. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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