Roman Theatre of Verulamium

Absolute must visit in St Albans

A true historical landmark. It is a very different and overwhelming feeling to stand at this site and imagine and visualise history! Romans were ahead of their time and it shows in these excavation...

Poor interpretation

Though this ancient monument is on private property their interpretation was poor and faded. The entrance price of £3 per head is modest but don't expect much more than a view of the excavations!

Be prepared to view from afar

We came when the theatre was being set up for a festival, so it wasn’t possible to go down amidst the ruins, so you walk around the perimeter which has three or four information boards and that’s your...

Wonderful historical setting for today's events

On the first night of our trip to St. Albans, we went to see Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Ernest." Loved it! Great acting, great music, and--most importantly--great historical setting.

Visualise the past

£3 per person entry fee, no discount for English Heritage, who would have explained things a bit better than the owners here. Small area to walk round and view, including the actual remains of a Roman...