Silchester Roman City Walls & Amphitheatre

I enjoyed (albeit typical British spring weather) a walk around the Silchester Roman walls. Quite a short, but very interesting walk nonetheless.Depending on your pace, it takes approximately 30-35 minutes to complete, which gives you a good idea on the size of the Roman town.The walls (or part of them are really what remains of this once ancient piece of history). You can also see the beautiful 12th century church, which sits to the south side of the Roman town.So, I would recommend this walk to anyone. Please ensure to keep your kids on a close eye around some of the wall embankments.

Fantastic place to visit! Steeped in history and well preserved, informative and great for walkers and dog walkers and taking your younger family to teach them about the Roman's it was a great experience. The Amphitheater was incredible you could feel the history there knowing it was for entertainment but very brutal for hundreds of years!

Not much to see but amazing to think of the history of it all. Good for a walk but it's a long walk around! Not much shade except at the beginning with lined trees, so if it's hot be ready for it!Car park is great and easy to find.The church is gorgeous.Amphitheatre unfortunately does not look much like one anymore but still pretty imposing and amazing to think how many people managed it managed to seat.There are many animals along the walk and lovely views. Lots of sheep! Even saw a few Al pacas (I think!) which was surprising and fun.Overall would recommend the visit but don't expect to see too much.Apparently the West gate is the best preserved.

Nothing much to see here but it's good for walking and cycling. Will suggest visiting in the summer.

Very pleasant walk - ampitheatre site impressive and identification of north and south gate and plenty of wall makes this a trip for the imagination - good areas of shade over the 2km if happens to be a really sunny day.

Beautiful walk on a Sunday morning, listening to the bells ring out at the local church.There are plenty of signs giving information about the Roman town, and what it would have looked at.Apart from the amphitheatre and remains of the city walls and North Gate, there are no structures to see and there are no excavations currently happening, so expect lots of rolling green fields instead.You can walk your dog along paths outside of livestock fields, but you will need to cross a road to get to the amphitheatre - which is great to stand in the middle of and imagine the events that must have happened there.I parked at the North Gate car park and there was ample space at 9.30 when I parked and 10.30am when I returned.

Lovely place and great historical value. A good walk which is easy for all ages (pushchairs and wheelchairs night have an issue). Walk is about a 5k in total (if even that) Nicely thought out small information points into the past. Would highly recommend. Free parking. Only one loo on site. Suggest to take a picnic.

Love this place. It's beautiful. In the middle of the country side. The drive to this place was just so scenic and pretty. There is a lovely walk you can do along the Roman wall which is just the other side of the Ampitheatre. The church has a toilet although, not sure of it's always open. Don't know where the next nearest toilet would be.There is free parking next to the Ampitheatre or you can park at the church and walk up the road a bit. Such pretty houses here too!

Lovely walk, the local church were playing cricket in the amphitheatre with some children. Ours were offered to play and they were all very kind. Some of the trail was extremely overgrown which made it difficult to pass. We didn't see any animals on our travels unlike some have. Car park was a nightmare it's only 1.8 meters we couldn't see this listed anywhere on the website and assumed it would be 2m like most carparks. Disappointed when we arrived and our vehicle couldn't fit. If you have a vehicle bigger than 1.8 you need to call in advance to have the gate open.

Nothing to see of the Roman town other than empty fields. The walk around the remains of the walls is worth it if in the area. A very peaceful and relaxing place.