



Step back 2000 years and experience life as a Roman soldier at this immersive archaeological museum in Chester's historic fortress of DEVA.
Venue Type
Indoor
Typical visit duration
1-3 hours
Booking
Walk-in
Recommended ages
0 months (newborn)+
We had a supper great and interesting time ,the actors were so enthusiastic and portrayed the Roman life brilliantly!! Plus’s the archaeological remains were fascinating. Well worth a visit!!!
Very enjoyable visit worth the entrance fee. Clever intro by the guide, your then left to explore and learn and able to wear all the gear for photo opps.
This was a great little exhibit. Definitely worth a visit, especially with kids. The staff were very enthusiastic and entertaining. Not sure if they usually do larger mixed groups but we went just as the 2 of us and we were immediately taken through on a tour on our own which was great, and despite the guide presenting to just us 2 adults, his enthusiasm was great. Good price, interesting facts and definitely worth a visit. Took about an hour but could take longer if you choose.
We enjoyed our visit as a weekend activity with the kids. It's under 10 minutes from the large Linenhall car park and we didn't book tickets in advance (though you can if you want to be certain of a place). It's a very lively and interactive trip back in time with some interesting characters to meet. It definitely kept the kids attention throughout! After the main tour, there's a chance to explore some excavations going back to Roman times, and there was a fun dressing-up area. The staff were all great and very pleasant. There are toilets but no cafe (though plenty of eateries a few minutes walk away in the city centre). It took us around 2 hours to do the tour and exhibits, my only criticism was the price was a little high for a family of four. Otherwise highly recommended as a very interactive and memorable place to visit.
Very fascinating tour through roman chester in this great exhibition. The tour guide (archaeologist) was extremely knowledgeable and fun. Tours run hourly (I think), so so may be worth booking in advance if needed although we booked ours on the day and came back 45 minutes later for it after a walk around the nearby shopping area. Great value for money and the kids will enjoy it too, especially at the end with the hands on activities area. It wasn't very well sign posted so hopefully they manage to get some street signage on the main shopping street next to it ensuring more visited visitors find this gem.
Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026
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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026
