Amazing to look at and to think it was built over 2000 years ago.

Easy to visit place. No crowd. One the historic Amphitheatre.

The great thing is, it's free to enter. It's right by the street, you visit and sit around. It's a nice place to sit on the grass if the sun is up. It's a bit small, and nothing much is there. It's pretty cool if it's your first time seeing it.

Exciting to see remains of a Roman amphitheater that was built in 80AD! Odd to know it would hold 7,000 people. There isn't much at the site and it only takes a few minutes to see it all. Don't expect a museum. I think some might be disappointed, but I was not. I appreciated it. The Roman gardens are also just 2 minutes away, too.

Amazing bit of history, in the middle of Chester. Walk down the steps and find yourself in the middle of the theatre ready for combate. Half the old Roman wall and half a reconstruction in a picture. Even thou many of the stones were taken to build after the Romans left, the shape maintain and the road today gets it shape from it. Worth the walk to see

One of the best preserved roman amphitheatre in britain. Lots of information boards

Highly recommended to all you must visit chester amazing places to stay and visit.

An interesting place to visit if you are in Chester. It is free to visit and has lots of information boards.

A Good realistic challenge to walk the whole circular route around the city walls

It's a really nice place to learn about the history and it was nice to sit down here to have something to eat when it's a bit later on and it's not as busy. Close to the centre of Chester which is nice. Definitely a place to go to if you are visiting Chester.

If your into your history this is defo worth popping by to see! It's free and theres information in the boards around it. Enjoy

The Roman Amphitheatre and Roman Gardens of Chester are fantastic examples of the influences of Rome on this ancient walled city which is rightfully famous for its Roman roots. It was found during excavations in 1999 to be the largest such Roman site to have been discovered in Britain and dates from the 1st century when the Roman fort of Deva Victrix was established. Under the management, English Heritage, the site is listed as a Grade I listing. This roman training facility, as well as cockfights, bull-baiting, combat sports such as wrestling and boxing, and gladiator games, was in constant use during the Roman occupation until it was abandoned around 350 AD. My mind ran riot thinking about the Roman history involved with this site. I have been to Rome and loved the historic sites there and this Roman site in Chester is just so good and well maintained. The site is free and open to the public. Check out the board for more information. Perfect for combining with a walk along the walls. Standing in the middle and using your imagination allows you to experience a very atmospheric place. It takes a lot of imagination to make sense of the ruins that remain. If you're planning to travel to Chester, it's certainly worth checking out. Chester is a place steeped in history, so it's well worth seeing. The area is free to wander around, but as far as I can see, there isn't much to see.

Nice bit of history. No tickets required, tour guides (and tours) are available. Chester needs a full day, or two, to explore. Amphitheatre is just a sliver of the pie.

There is not too much to see of the actual amphitheater but the site is interesting and the few areas of the original structure are authentic. If you're lucky you may see a fully costumes Roman soldier giving a tour or drilling a school party.

It loses 1 star as half of it is still under the old convent. Most of us Cestrians want the whole site excavated but.... it has an old Convent school squatting toadlike upon it. Great shame. Having said that, what has been excavated has been done well. First time I have seen a tethering stone in an amphitheater, grim! Bloodthirsty lot those Romans. No lions or Christians in sight, small dawglet masquerading as a fearsome beastie, but he didn't quite cut the mustard. And....it is free! Always a bonus. Sited just off the walls, between the Roman Gardens and St John's Church and the Grosvenor Park..... ooooo so many sites worth a look-see! Close to the glorious River Dee too, snaking its way down from Lake Bala.

Not much to look at, so requires some imagination, but fascinating none the less to think of it in its pomp.

Beautiful old ruins. The city of Chester has lot's of quirky shop's and great eateries. This is close to the river and you can walk along the wall.

It is one of the largest Roman Amphitheatre of Britain, BuiIt at 79 AD by Legio II Adutrix.

Lovely little place. Only took a view minutes to look round. But nice to see the history.

In the centre of the city is the Roman amphitheatre, short walk from the railway station. Nice spot to sit & picnic, plenty of benches to rest a while.

A historical landmark of Chester but there’s really nothing much left of it. It would fascinate Roman history buffs but for the casual visitor, you’ll need to exercise a bit of your imagination to see the amphitheater. It’s easily accessible from the street and it’s free to enter (no tickets needed) - would only recommend visiting if you happen to be passing by.

It’s great that the excavation took place, now you need to Use your imagination as wild animals rip themselves apart and gladiators fight to the death!

Lovely place to visit of historical interest.

The Roman amphitheater is the largest known one in Britain, as sat 7,000 people in its heyday. Today there is not a lot to see, but it is free to read the sign and get an idea of what it would've been like. It's located just off the city walls and next to the gardens, so though wouldn't make a special trip to see it, it is easy to see as a 5-10 detour from the wall walk or central Chester.

Amazing free and unique historic site in a beautiful city. Well maintained and clean. Well worth dropping in to see the largest roman fighting arena outside of Rome.

Chester's amphitheatre is the biggest known in Britain. It may have appeared in the third century. 7,000 spectators could have been seated in its structure, being considered one of the predominant symbols of Roman Empire's supremacy. It was positioned on the edge of the Roman site because events which challenged the contrast between civil order and anarchy dwelled in It.

Great place to visit with a gladiator! Great interactive visit for school visit. Linked with our visit at Grosvenor Museum, the children loved their gladiator costumes, but complained the shields were heavy! Of course there was a fight - gladiators against staff who were the barbarians! Good time had by all 😁👍

Relaxing place to sit and/or explore with or without kids. It definitely gets their imagination going. Take time to read the info boards etc and take in just how incredible it is that it still exists after all this time.

Chester is a lovely place to visit so much history you can see some of the amphitheatre also black and white buildings like tuder all about romans saxins Norman's x

Historical site where the Roman amphitheatre use to sit. Approximately half of the original amphitheatre area is still visible but it is worth noting that the vast majority of stone, etc that is in place is replica. Still an interesting visit and you can still vaguely picture how it would have looked. Free to visit and roam around.

Chester is a lovly city to explore. with lots of nooks n crannys & black n white buildings. the 2 cathedrals. !!! & of course its wall. !!

Great place to visit for free with lots of information boards around to tell you more about the history and importance of the find. It was little waterlogged, so be mindful of you're heading there after rainfall! Also, it has great accoustics!

Slightly disappointed. Lots of replica walls etc. Obviously a historic site, and still worth visiting. Free entry

Not much is left of the Amphitheatre now. Most of of it was dismantled long ago and the stone was used to make other buildings. Half of the arena is still there, it was obviously used for gladiator battles, beast battles and public executions.

An interesting place full of history

Took 2 classes of children who enjoyed their day in Chester learning about the Romans. Being able to go to a well excavated site was great

Its a pity this is all that's left. The amphitheatre looks and basically is, an semi circular island in the centre of a roundabout. Characterless buildings surround it while some illustrations hinting at what it once looked like are all we have. There are some paintings on the wall to give a small sense of how it would have been inside the arena. The acoustics are good, but its a shame this is all that's left.

Should visit in case you're in Chester and appreciate history. It is the leftover of the biggest amphitheater in Britain. All around uncovered and illustrated. It isn't the Colosseum yet you find out about how it worked. The depictions are acceptable. There are typically gatherings of younger students who appreciate establishing the Roman warriors generally directed by a Museum staff.

2-minutes walk from the main shopping area very nice place to sit have a bit of lunch on a nice day and let the mind wonder