One of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain can be visited in Cirencester. The town itself was known as "Corinium", and at one point only the city of Londinium was larger. The amphitheatre is thought to date from the early second century, and, after being rebuilt in stone later that century, to have been capable of holding between eight and nine thousand people.
It's well worth a visit if you find yourself in the area. There are a number of publications available from Cirencester's "Corinium Museum". The English Heritage website - http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cirencester-amphitheatre/ has practical information as well as more on the history. You can also download a PDF from the Royal Geographical Society, by clicking here.
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