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Deva Roman Experience
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Deva Roman Experience is open with a brand new adventure for all the family. Embark on an exciting journey into Chester's Roman past! Don't just read history - experience it! A Big Heritage attraction. https://devaromancentre.co.uk
Deva is returning to term-time hours! We'll be open for school visits only from Monday - Friday.

We will be open to the public on weekends, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm).
September 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
It feels like Back to School ads get earlier every year. But this is one we know you'll be happy to see - ROMAN SOLDIER SCHOOL IS BACK!

Weds and Sats throughout the summer! Lots of chances to have some fun before you have to do the real 'back to school' stuff. devaromancentre.co.uk/soldier-scho...
July 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
GRWD (Get Ready With Deva)! Today's edition is a Roman Archer (Sagittarius)! 'Saggitta' here is wearing:

A women's under-tunic, or underskirt, called a subucula.

Next, they've added an over-tunic, trousers which are braccae, and leather boots, perones.
April 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
GRWD (Get Ready With Deva)! Today's edition is a Roman Legionary! Flavius is wearing:

Leather boots, called calcei.

The tunic or tunica is laced up to be just above the knee, for a soldier. (It would be below the knee for a citizen.)

Next comes subarmalis which is padded.
April 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM