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Cradled in a beautiful Cotswold valley rest the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain
Yanworth, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3LJ
Asset | Opening time |
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Car Park | Open all day |
Grounds | 10:00 - 16:00 |
West Range | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Visitor centre | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Museum | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Café | 10:00 - 15:30 |
Shop | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £14.30 | £13.00 |
Child | £7.20 | £6.50 |
Family | £35.80 | £32.50 |
1 Adult, 2 Children | £21.50 | £19.50 |
Group Adult | £12.35 | |
Group Child | £6.18 |
No dogs allowed on site except for assistance dogs.
Parking for 35 cars within 20m of the visitor centre. An additional 10-15 cars in the lay-by on the lane 50m from the visitor centre (park diagonally). Additional parking in the woodland car park (+- 250m from the visitor centre) from March to October. Recommended for busy days. Pre-booked coach parking. One space 30m from entrance available Mon-Fri only.
Audio guides available at visitor reception.
Roman-themed souvenirs, books and games, as well as seasonal plants and gifts available at the shop.
Drinks and snacks available from the café.
Toilets available on site.
Narrow roads to get to the Villa. Blue Badge parking and drop-off point. Poor phone signal. Accessible toilets. Some uneven surfaces. Assistance dogs only.
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.
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.
Sat Nav: To find us using sat nav please use the postcode: GL54 3LJ.
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.
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.
Public transport to the Villa is very limited. The Cotswold AONB Explore the Cotswolds website.
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.
Chedworth Roman Villa has an exciting line-up of events. Come and join us for Bank Holiday Weekends, Half Terms and special events like Gladiator Weekend and the Festival of Archaeology.
Everything you need to know when planning your school or group visit to Chedworth Roman Villa.
Chedworth Roman Villa is packed with family friendly things to do from Roman puzzles and games to seasonal trails and archaeological activities.
Remains of one of Roman Britain's grandest villas, including in-situ mosaics, two bath-houses and water shrine.
Victorian museum, displaying finds and objects discovered at the villa.
Airy café serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, ice cream, light lunches and snacks.
Shop filled with gifts, books, local produce and Roman souvenirs. Seasonal plant sales and garden accessories outside the Visitor Centre.
Tables, lawns and benches available for picnics.
Chedworth is an active archaeological site with new discoveries being made.
From April to October 2024, we will be offering free guided tours of the Villa on Mondays. Join our site guides and find out why the Villa was built here, who may have owned it and how such a grand way of life was sustained. Hear about how the Villa was discovered and what recent excavations have revealed about life at Chedworth.
Chedworth Roman Villa has an exciting line-up of events. Come and join us for Bank Holiday Weekends, Half Terms and special events like Gladiator Weekend and the Festival of Archaeology.
Discover the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain. See the spectacular Roman mosaics, hypocausts and bath houses and find out what treasures have been found here.
Chedworth Roman Villa is packed with family friendly things to do from Roman puzzles and games to seasonal trails and archaeological activities.
Tuck into a seasonal menu of tasty meals in the café at Chedworth Roman Villa, near Cheltenham, or visit the shop to discover gorgeous homewares, gifts and more.
Sitting on a stunning Cotswolds street this truly beautiful and historic row of cottage dates back to 1380.
Traditional latticed windows make the most of panoramic views over the surrounding Cotswolds countryside.
Step back in time this half term for a spellbinding adventure.
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.
Maybe treat yourself to something delicious in our small café, serving sandwiches, cakes, snacks, hot and cold drinks and ice-cream. Or you can visit our shop which offers Roman-themed souvenirs, books and games, as well as seasonal plants and gifts.
Please note that no dogs are allowed on site except for assistance dogs.
Drive carefully as the route to the Villa is mainly single track.
Discover 2,000 years of history at Chedworth Roman Villa. Find out about its construction, heyday and decline, and unearth the stories of a wealthy owner and a Victorian discovery.
Chedworth is famous for its mosaic, but there’s so much more to discover - from bath houses to Roman latrines. Discover more about Chedworth’s heritage finds
Discover the unusual objects that have been unearthed at Chedworth; from a 5th-century mosaic to bone hair pins and pottery.
If you've been thinking about volunteering, maybe could you bring your talents to Chedworth Roman Villa? Find out more about what kinds of roles are available and how to apply.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.