101 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DL
Billingsgate Roman House & Baths
Roman
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7.3
Wildland
Under 1 hour
Time
Paid
Cost
Atmospheric
Feel
Why it's Wildland
7.3Beneath an unremarkable City office building, a Roman house and bathhouse survive below Lower Thames Street.
This is an unusually tangible encounter with Roman London: the remains lie below a modern office building, and visitors descend by staircase to explore them with a City of London Guide. Access is limited to scheduled tours, so book ahead and check current arrangements.
Atmospheric · Ancient-feeling
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The experience
The sourced visit is a guided tour lasting about an hour. Book ahead: tours are limited, and access is by staircase only.
Things to do
Take the guided tour below street level
Join a City of London Guide to explore the Roman house and bathhouse preserved beneath a modern building.
About 60 minutes
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 1 hour
Quick Escape: descend into Roman London
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Book a scheduled guided tour in advance and confirm the current meeting arrangements.
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Meet the City of London Guide at the site entrance.
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Descend the staircase to explore the Roman house and bathhouse remains with the guide.
Verified history
The Roman remains were discovered in 1848. The City of London Guides describe the bathhouse as dating to the late second century. It is preserved beneath an office building on Lower Thames Street and is opened to visitors for guided tours at limited times. A City of London team video describes the site as an approximately 1,800-year-old archaeological site cared for by the City of London Corporation.
Hidden details
Roman remains beneath a modern office building — The site is reached by entering an office building and descending below street level, a striking contrast that is central to the visit.
When to go
· Choose a scheduled tour time that fits your plans; the supplied source lists tour times but does not establish a best time of day.
The supplied sources establish scheduled tours, not a seasonal difference in the visit.
This is an indoor archaeological site, but the supplied sources do not describe conditions inside. Check tour arrangements before travelling.
What to look for
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Look for the preserved bathhouse remains and the contrast between the ancient site below and the modern office building above. The supplied sources also describe a tepidarium and hypocaust underfloor heating
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ask the guide to point them out.
The story
Roman archaeology
Best time to go
No season-specific advantage is established by the supplied sources; visit when a suitable tour is available.
Choose a scheduled tour that suits your plans and confirm current dates and ticket details before travelling.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers · Adults
Before you go
Practical information
Opening & access
Access is by pre-booked guided tour on selected dates; check current availability before visiting. The only access to the site is by staircase.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The only access is via a staircase; the supplied source says the site is unsuitable for children under 8. Other accessibility information: Check before visiting.
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Cost
Paid
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Around Billingsgate Roman House & Baths
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
