Roman Alcester Heritage Centre
Roman Alcester Heritage Centre
Roman Alcester Heritage Centre
4.5
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
About
Roman Alcester is an exciting free-of-charge exhibition interpreting and displaying objects from Alcester’s Roman past and providing an information and learning resource on the Roman period. Alcester is one of the most investigated Roman small towns in Great Britain, with over 100 archaeological digs in the last 80 years. Recent excavations have revealed much about the area of the Roman town which would have been outside the boundary wall built in the 3rd century AD. Only Guide Dogs & Assistance Dogs are welcome.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingWhat is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
39 within 3 miles
Attractions
33 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
64 reviews
Excellent
35
Very good
22
Average
6
Poor
1
Terrible
0
1Jamel
Bristol, UK53 contributions
Sep 2021
Having little idea about Alcester, the museum seemed a great place to start. It turned out to be a lovely surprise. Well laid out introduction to the town and its significance as a Roman centre. It is suitable for children, but has a good selection of artefacts and maps for adults. Bright and inviting.
Written September 27, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
rose_lander
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK61 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Took a ride down to Alcester to visit the Roman Heritage museum. We weren't disappointed.
Free to enter and plenty of local finds on display.
A video was also playing explaining everything.
For little ones there is a table with colouring in sheets and crayons to keep them amused.
Well worth a visit and all run by volunteers.
Free to enter and plenty of local finds on display.
A video was also playing explaining everything.
For little ones there is a table with colouring in sheets and crayons to keep them amused.
Well worth a visit and all run by volunteers.
Written October 18, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gail52London
London18 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
All six of us really enjoyed this Heritage Centre a lot. It’s free to get in and looked after by volunteers. Lots of Roman artefacts to look at and discuss between the six of us travelling together
Written June 5, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gordon G
Birmingham, UK9 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
I visited the refurbished Alcester library,to reinstate my out-of-date library ticket and poked my head round the door of the Roman Alcester Museum. I was surprised at the layout and scope and professional appearance of what I saw. It was vastly more appealing than previously seen, with many more examples of Roman artefacts and interactive exhibits and maps. I did a tour in chronological order but didn't have time to take it all in properly and will return and take more time over it to gain the most benefit.
Well worth a visit .
Well worth a visit .
Written March 16, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Albia-Newton
Evanton, UK4,734 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
A great community museum with a focus on the local Roman heritage
This weekend the museum hosted a Roman festival with re-enactment displays
Offers great opportunities for children to learn about Romano British culture and lifestyle
This weekend the museum hosted a Roman festival with re-enactment displays
Offers great opportunities for children to learn about Romano British culture and lifestyle
Written June 12, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nicholas W
14 contributions
Aug 2019
A simple one room museum, with displays showing various recovered Roman and other artefacts from the town's history. Works hardto create activities that will capture the interest of children. Of only passing interest foradults without children.
Written August 9, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Scask
Alcester, UK26 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
If like me you were captivated by the history of Roman Britain from your school days you will find this small friendly and accessible museum in Alcester a real gem . With it's friendly staff the history of this small Roman settlement will be told on display are finds that have been unearthed over recent decades. It may not be a large museum but it is small and approachable and should keep anybody interested for an hour or so, please visit and support this local attraction.
Written April 15, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
stevensaacg
Saundersfoot, UK44 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Came across this by chance , what an interesting local museum there was a volunteer member of staff full of interesting local info about the roman finds and the museum. Well worth a visit
Written January 21, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
merenwen_elf
168 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Worth a 30 minute visit. Well laid out and very informative. Each display is clearly labelled and the free guide is full of information. Plenty of hands on stuff for kids and very helpful staff.
Written July 27, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mark C
Alcester, UK25 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
This is a relatively small but important museum detailing the Roman heritage of Alcester Due to its size not all the finds (of which there are many) can be displayed however it is always worth a visit when in town. The museum hosts a large number of school children every week for an excellent educational experience
Written March 5, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing