Roman Painted House Houses
The Roman Painted House, the finest Roman House on show in Britain, was discovered by Kent Archaelogical Rescue Unit. Twenty-five years of excavation across ancient Dover by the Unit have uncovered 50 major structures. The Painted House was the best preserved and is now a major tourist attraction. Built about A. D. 200 it formed part of a large mansio or official hotel, for travellers crossing the Channel.
It stood outside the great naval fort of the Classis Britannica, but in A. D. 270 it was demolished by the Roman army during the construction of a larger fort.
Seasonal opening: April - September
Opening times: 10. 00 - 17. 00 Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays
Admission fee: £2 adults 80p children & OAPs .
Attraction Details
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AddressNew Street, Dover, Kent, CT17 9AJ
Opening times10am - 5pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeHouses
Hotels near Roman Painted House
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Hostel Alma & Cafe
Just 100 metres from Dover Priory Railway Station, Hostel Alma & Cafe Express is a mile from Dover Ferry Port. The hostel offers free Wi-Fi and a guest kitchen..
Penmarnja Rooms
Penmarnja Rooms is situated in Dover, 400 metres from Dover Beach and 900 metres from Dover Castle. Each room is equipped with a TV. You will find a kettle in the room.
No 7 Priory Guest
Situated in the town and the major ferry port of Dover, No 7 Priory Guest House is a Grade II listed bed and breakfast. Family-run, it offers free Wi-Fi access and free on-site parking available to all guests..
Maison Dieu Guest House
Awarded 4 stars by one of Britains most prestigious travel guides, Maison Dieu Guest House is set close to Dovers White Cliffs and 5 minutes drive from Dovers Ferry and Cruise Ship Terminal..
Dover's Restover Bed &
Opposite Dover Priory Railway Station and 5 minutes from the Ferry Port and Cruise terminals, Dovers Restover is a Victorian town house offering comfortable guest accommodation and free parking..
The Norman Guest House
The Norman Guest House is a friendly, family-run Victorian bed and breakfast opposite Dover Priory Train Station. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi..
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