I only found the Roman Town House site at Dorchester because I was filming close by; I’m really pleased I did though, because it’s such an important site.  For a start, it’s the only example of a fully exposed Roman Town House in the country and is definitely the best preserved. It also represents a milestone in the history of archaeology because many modern techniques for urban archaeology in use today were first used on this site back in 1937.  Some of the twentieth century’s most eminent archaeologists either worked on or visited this site and you can find out all about them and their discoveries at www.romantownhouse.org

The new interpretation of the site is accessible to people of all ages, abilities and interests.  We have cartoons to help families with young children to enjoy the site together and, by looking at the reconstructions, we can really appreciate the skills of the craftsmen who made it.  The mosaics are stunning, so please respect their work as you wander around.

You can visit the site free of charge, any day of the week, and there aren’t many equivalent sites you can say that about!

Enjoy your visit.