Name: Jewry Wall Museum
Rating: 5.0

Jewry Wall Museum

St Nicholas Cir, Leicester, UK

1-99 Years

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One of the tallest surviving sections of Roman masonry in Britain, this wall of a town centre bath-house complex stands over 9 metres high and dates from about AD 160. Jewry Wall can be viewed for free from St Nicholas' Walk public footpath. Visitors can access the rest of the ruins via the Jewry Wall Museum. Check out the museum's website for entry charges and opening times. English Heritage Members are entitled to discounted entry to the Jewry Wall Museum and nearby King Richard III Visitor Centre.

The Jewry Wall in Leicester is one of the largest remaining Roman masonry structures in Britain. It is also the only part of the Roman town of Ratae Corieltauvorum that is extensively visible above ground. Built in about AD 160, it once formed the wall between the exercise hall and the bathing suite of the town’s public baths.

Free entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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History of Jewry Wall, Leicester: The Jewry Wall in Leicester is one of the largest remaining Roman masonry structures in Britain. It is also the only part of the Roman town of Ratae Corieltauvorum that is extensively visible above ground. Built in about AD 160, it once formed the wall between the exercise hall and the bathing suite of the town’s public baths. Later the wall may have been repurposed as part of an early Anglo-Saxon church, which could explain its survival.
Iron Age and Roman Leicester: Two thousand years ago, Leicester was an important settlement for the Corieltauvi people, who occupied the area known today as the East Midlands during the late Iron Age (from around 100 BC).
Public buildings: At the town’s heart were its public buildings, chiefly the forum-basilica complex, which was the centre of local government and trade, and the public baths, completed in AD 160. There were also temples to Roman gods. The building of a forum and a public bath symbolised the coming of Roman power, law and culture to towns like Ratae. Their importance was reflected in their elegant designs and intricate mosaics.
The baths: People entered the baths via a long rectangular building (50 x 25 metres), now under St Nicholas Church and churchyard. This was the exercise hall or palaestra, where they could shop, exercise and socialise before heading into the bathing suite next door. The Jewry Wall probably formed part of the west side of this hall, and today stands 9 metres high, 2.5 metres wide and 23 metres long.
Discovery and excavations: The remains of the Roman baths were discovered in 1936 when a factory next to the wall was demolished to build, coincidentally, a new swimming baths.

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Parking: The nearest public car parking is at St Nicholas Circle or limited on-street parking is available on Welles Street.
Food & Drinks: Jewry Wall Musuem has toilet. An entry charge applies.
Toilets: Jewry Wall Musuem has cafe facilities. An entry charge applies.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

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Price: Paid

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/jewry-wall/opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Free to view from St Nicholas' Walk during daylight hours.

Address: St Nicholas Cir, Leicester, UK

Post Code: LE1 4LB

Council: Leicester

County: Leicestershire

Road Access: In St Nicholas Street, west of Church of St Nicholas.
Bus Access: Various services operated by First, Stagecoach, Arriva, Centrebus UHL service, NJ Travel, Kinch Bus, Leicester Truck & Bus & Roberts Coaches. Alight at St Nicholas Circle.
Train Access: Leicester 3⁄4 mile.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: The nearest public car parking is at St Nicholas Circle or limited on-street parking is available on Welles Street.