Roman Medicine Roadshow – Gladiators
Sat 22 Nov
|Cheshire
Meet a Roman medicus (doctor) and discover the gruesome injuries gladiators faced - and the surprising treatments used to heal them.
Time and Location
22 Nov 2025, 10:30 – 16:30
Cheshire, Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor St, Cheshire, Chester CH1 2DD, UK
About the Event
What happens when a gladiator gets injured in the arena?
Come and visit the Roman Medicine Roadshow at the "Gladiators of Britain" exhibition in the Grosvenor Museum, where we'll be bringing history to life.
Meet a Roman medicus (doctor) and discover the gruesome injuries gladiators faced - and the surprising treatments used to heal them.
Free, drop in event. Donations welcome.
FAQs
Is the venue fully accessible (without steps, rough ground, steep gradients)?
Yes the museum is fully accessible.
Is this event suitable for children?
Yes. This event is designed for children.