Wall Roman Site
Lichfield, Staffordshire
A Roman staging post on Watling Street with an inn and bath house, free, on a compact level village site that is easy going with your dog.
This was a Roman motorway services, and understanding it that way makes it far more interesting. Wall, or Letocetum, was an important staging post on Watling Street, the military road running to north Wales, and the road network was fundamental to how the empire was governed. Officials, soldiers and imperial messengers stopped here for the night, and you can see the excavated foundations of the mansio, the official inn, and an unusually complete bath house.
Whilst you trace the changing rooms and the cold and hot rooms in sequence, your dog gets a compact, level, grassy open air site in a quiet Staffordshire village, easy going and rarely busy.
The open air site is free and open during any reasonable daylight hours, with the museum opening on selected days only, so check ahead if you want to see the finds. The site has no published dog policy, so keep your dog on a lead among the excavated walls, where the footing is uneven. There are no facilities beyond the museum's limited opening, and parking is roadside.
At a Glance
- Site Type
- Roman Site
- Entry
- Free
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- Free for English Heritage members
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wall Roman Site dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome at the open air site at Wall Roman Site, which is a compact, level, grassy space in a quiet Staffordshire village — easy going and rarely busy. There's no published dog policy, so keep your dog on a lead among the excavated walls where the footing can be uneven.
Are dogs allowed at Wall Roman Site year round?
The open air site is free and accessible during any reasonable daylight hours, so you can visit with your dog throughout the year. If you're hoping to see the museum and its finds, check ahead as it only opens on selected days.
What should I know before visiting Wall Roman Site with my dog?
Keep your dog on a lead around the excavated foundations, as the footing is uneven in places. Parking is roadside and there are no facilities beyond what the museum offers on its limited opening days, so it's worth coming prepared.
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