Name: Chedworth Roman Villa
Rating: 5.0

Chedworth Roman Villa

Yanworth, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54, UK

1-99 Years

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Description

Chedworth Roman Villa was rediscovered by the Victorians over 150 years ago. Leading the way in archaeology and conservation, Chedworth provides a unique insight into life during the Roman period in Britain.

A modern conservation building provides exceptional access to the extensive mosaic floors, hypocaust systems and bath house rooms. And a small museum houses a range of finds and artefacts from the villa. As well as all this, the tranquil setting, idyllic views and rich wildlife haven gives plenty of opportunities for walks, relaxation and reflection.

Price starts from £15.40 for Adults(18 years and over), £7.70 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £23.10 for Family(1 Adult & 2 Children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Roman villa: Remains of one of Roman Britain's grandest villas, including in-situ mosaics, two bath-houses and water shrine.
Museum: Victorian museum, displaying finds and objects discovered at the villa.
Shop: Shop filled with gifts, books, local produce and Roman souvenirs. Seasonal plant sales and garden accessories outside the Visitor Centre.
Picnic area: Tables, lawns and benches available for picnics.
New discoveries: Chedworth is an active archaeological site with new discoveries being made.
Family-friendly things to do at Chedworth Roman Villa: Chedworth Roman Villa is a fantastic place to visit with the family. You can play Roman board games, build mosaic-themed puzzles and enjoy a family picnic with incredible views over the Cotswold countryside. Several times throughout the year, you will be able to join fun-filled trails and engage in archaeological activities. You can also create your own mosaics, watch historical characters bring the past to life and dress up while your explore this ancient site.
Things to see and do at Chedworth Roman Villa: Discover the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain. Walk along the suspended walkways to see some of the most impressive in-situ Roman mosaics in the country, as well as hypocaust systems and bath-houses. Step inside the museum to discover a range of finds and artefacts from the villa, find out more about Britain’s Roman past, and soak up the views of the surrounding Cotswold countryside.

Facilities

Parking: Parking for 35 cars within 20m of the visitor centre, and an additional 10-15 cars in the lay-by on the lane 50m from the visitor centre. Additional parking in the woodland car park (c. 250m from the visitor centre) from March to October. Please note: the woodland car park has an uneven earth surface.
Food & Drinks: Drinks and snacks available from the café.
Toilet: Toilets available on site.

What to see

History of Chedworth Roman Villa: The history of Chedworth Roman Villa stretches back nearly 2,000 years to when the villa was a place of wealth, luxury and comfort. Find out about its construction, heyday and decline, and unearth the stories of a wealthy owner, and a Victorian discovery.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/chedworth-roman-villa/history-of-chedworth-roman-villa

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Price Details

Outdoor features and West Range building:

Adult (18+): £15.40 with Gift Aid & £14.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £7.70 with Gift Aid & £7.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £38.50 with Gift Aid & £35.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (1 adult, 2 children): £23.10 with Gift Aid & £21.00 without Gift Aid.
Group (Adult 18+): £13.30 (no Gift Aid option).
Group (Child 5–17): £6.65 (no Gift Aid option).

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/chedworth-roman-villa#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Grounds: 10:00 - 16:00
West Range: 10:00 - 16:00
Visitor centre: 10:00 - 16:00
Museum: 10:00 - 16:00

Address: Yanworth, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54, UK

Post Code: GL54 3LJ

Council: Cotswold

County: Gloucestershire

By road: Follow brown signs to ‘Roman Villa’ from A429. From M5, Midlands or Oxfordshire follow A40 to Northleach roundabout (intersection of A40 and A429), then go south on the A429, turning right off the A429 just past Northleach to follow signs to ‘Roman Villa’. From M4, Swindon or South West, head to Cirencester, then go north on the A429, turning left at Fossebridge to follow signs to ‘Roman Villa’. NB: Make sure to follow signs to ‘Roman Villa’, not to ‘Chedworth’. There are currently no signs from other approaches (e.g. A417 or A40/ A436 via Withington). Therefore unless you have a sat nav or a detailed map of the area, it is strongly advisable to approach by the A429 following the brown signs.
On foot: On the Monarch’s Way. There are lots of circular walks and footpaths leading to Chedworth Roman Villa. See Ordinance survey Cotswolds Explorer Map OL45.
By train: Cheltenham Spa Station 11.6 miles (18.7km), Kemble Station 15.5 miles (25km), and Moreton-in-Marsh Station 17.5 miles (28km). There is no public transport from these stations to Chedworth Roman Villa, so if coming by train it is advisable to pre-book a taxi from the station.
By bus: Public transport to the Villa is very limited.
Cycling: National Route 48 of the National Cycle Network passes through Northleach, 4.8 miles (7.7km) from Chedworth Roman Villa. There is space to park several bikes near the Café and Visitor Reception.
Parking: Parking for 35 cars within 20m of the visitor centre, and an additional 10-15 cars in the lay-by on the lane 50m from the visitor centre. Additional parking in the woodland car park (c. 250m from the visitor centre) from March to October. Please note: the woodland car park has an uneven earth surface.