A field trip to a local historical site, transport provided, and a guided tour by experts from a community archaeology group.

A great opportunity to learn more about Norfolk’s past, this field trip will provide transport to and from, and a guided tour of, the Roman Town of Venta Icenorum, about 10 minutes outside of Norwich. 

 

Venta Icenorum (Marketplace of the Iceni) was one of the regional capitals of Roman Britain, and was never subsequently built over, leaving an exceptional archaeological site. You can learn more about the town at the Norfolk Archaeological Trust’s website.

 

The tour will be run by volunteers from Caistor Roman Project, a local community archaeology group who have been investigating and excavating this site for over a decade, and will provide insights into the history of both the town and the first hand experiences of those who excavated and explored the area’s history.

 

This trip is a great opportunity to get out of the city, meet some new people, and learn about the local area!

 

The ticket price will cover transport costs, and numbers are limited. We recommend sensible footwear, to dress weather approproiatley, as this will be an entirely outdoors event.

 

The coach will leave from outside the UEA LCR at 2.15. We request that all ticket holders arrive at least 5 minutes before this time ready to travel. Departure won’t be delayed for late arrivals and we cannot issue refunds.

 

Social distancing may not be possible on the coach, therefore, to keep everyone on this trip safe, we do request that members who come on this trip are able to provide one of the following:

 

• Show proof of a full vaccination – remember second dose must be at least 14 days prior to the event – via NHS App or card.

 

• Natural immunity – based upon a positive PCR test within 180 days of the event and the result shown on NHS App

 

• A negative lateral flow test, same day as the trip – results registered www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result. Lateral flow tests must be taken prior to attending the event, we will not be providing any lateral flow tests at the event.