Located in the heart of the city center, the Roman amphitheater at Chester was the largest in Britain. Used for entertainment and military training, there have been two stone-built amphitheaters on the site. The amphitheater was the scene of Britain’s largest archaeological excavation in 2005. A level pavement and footpath surround the excavated areas of the amphitheater (around two-fifths is visible), which have a clear view down to the site. The central theatre area is only accessible via several steps.