Richborough Roman Fort
The ruins of the Roman fort Rutupiae, which was the main landing place for the Roman invasion of AD43 and later an important supply base. It was first fortified in the 3rdC by triple defences around a triumphal arch and then by massive, surviving walls of a Saxon shore fort built cAD276. There is also a site museum.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Loop for audio guides
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:15
- Groups Accepted - Please phone for details.
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 11
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A256. At the A256/A257 roundabout, take the road to Sandwich and turn left at the fire station.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Sandwich.
