Deva Roman Experience: Step Back in Time in Chester!
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Overview
Step into the Deva Roman Experience and journey back to Roman Chester! Filled with real objects from the Roman Empire and fun, hands-on things to do, this site makes history come alive. It puts everyone in the story.
Visitors can board a make-believe ship and travel back to the port of Roman Chester. Inside the fortress, each person can find out their Roman job and get paid, starting their life as a Roman! Walk through the streets to learn about Roman houses, soldiers, staying clean, and food with hands-on displays.
Guests can sit in the Amphitheatre and hear about the famous gladiators who fought there. They can also learn about Chester's past through a light show and see real digging spots that show the history under their feet. This experience includes admission to the DEVA Roman Experience.



Highlights
Become a Roman: Find out your Roman job and start your Roman life!
Hands-on History: Explore Roman life through fun, interactive exhibits.
Gladiator Stories: Hear about the famous gladiators in the Amphitheatre.
See Chester's Past: Discover Chester's history through a light show and real dig sites.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the Deva Roman Experience, praising the engaging guides and hands-on exhibits. However, some experienced issues with closures or felt the value didn't match the cost.

Customers loved the tour guide's knowledge and humor, making the experience fun and educational.
Visitors found the hands-on exhibits engaging for both kids and adults.
Many appreciated the informative displays and insights into Roman history.
Several reviewers mentioned that the experience was well worth the money.
One customer reported that the site was closed despite having booked a ticket.
Some visitors felt it was expensive for what it offered and that some activities were not working.
The Journey
DEVA Roman Experience
Step back 2000 years into Roman Britannia at the DEVA Roman Experience, Chester's unique actor-led attraction. Immerse yourself in the fortress of DEVA Victrix, brought to life by a talented ensemble of characters. Witness gladiators clash in the amphitheater, explore an authentic Roman bathhouse and bustling market street. With cutting-edge projection mapping, special effects, and genuine archaeological finds, the DEVA Roman Experience delivers an unparalleled glimpse into the life and times of the Roman Empire, offering a visceral experience that goes beyond traditional museum visits. Will you embrace the Roman way of life or remain a simple pleb?
Know Before You Go
This experience includes admission to the DEVA Roman Experience. It does not include personal expenses. Please note that some interactive activities may be temporarily unavailable. Be sure to check the attraction's website for the most up-to-date information before your visit. The key stop of this experience is the DEVA Roman Experience.
Hot Tip
Some visitors found the Roman soldier character to be very knowledgeable and entertaining. Be sure to ask them questions to get the most out of your visit!