Hidden Histories: Roamin’ Roman Leicester

Event Description

With tour guide Jim Butler

Explore the epic rise and fall of Roman Britain through the stories left by the people and places of Ratae Corieltavorum, Leicester’s ancient Roman name. Embark on a journey through the city’s Roman past, from military outpost to Civitas Capital to crumbling Roman ruin.

IMPORTANT: You will be told the tour start location on the Booking Details PDF which will be sent by email once you have purchsed your ticket (the tour does not start at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery)

Roamin’ Roman Leicester - guided tour date:

• Sunday April 12th 2026

Your guide, Jim Butler, is the creator, writer and producer of the popular 'Hidden Histories of Leicester’ series on YouTube, Facebook and TikTok. He writes and leads guided tours around the city covering a broad range of historical topics, drawing on his life-long love of Leicester’s rich culture and heritage and over 25 years’ experience of communicating its amazing history to all ages and backgrounds.

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