What’s going on at Chedworth Roman Villa?
By Mark George (National Trust)
With the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund we are embarking on an exciting programme of redevelopment this year. Site access, interpretation and conservation are all being improved. This is a unique chance to see a building project, at a major archaeological site. However, car parking will be VERY limited so if you come, please try to car share (or better still get on your bike, or walk!).
What will I be able to see at the Villa this year?
• Discover a Roman water-shrine, under-floor heating and a Roman bath-house
• Explore our temporary exhibition in the museum
• Find out about life in 4th century Roman Britain
• Join our site tour explaining the building works in progress
What will I not be able to see this year?
• Any of the mosaics in the west range
• Any of the artefacts in the museum
Our project: “Chedworth Revealed”
Why do we need the project?
The fragile remains of the villa faced an uncertain future, with the existing shelters failing to adequately protect the mosaics. Our visitor facilities also failed to meet modern expectations with no permanent café, outdated interpretation and a small ‘shed’ used for our popular educational visits. All of these shortcomings will be addressed in the project.
What the project will do?
Build a new conservation shelter over the west range to protect the house the mosaics are in, allowing you to get closer than ever before by walking on a suspended walkway.
More mosaics exposed and on view for the first time since the Victorians discovered them.
The museum will be transformed to explain how the Victorians have shaped the site you see today.
A dedicated learning facility will create a wonderful environment for people of all ages including our thousands of schools children who visit each year.
Local community groups and families will be able to take part in more activities such as mosaic making and weaving, helping to bring the Villa to life for people of all ages.
Our reception will be refurbished to house a café.
All in all a year of change at the villa – challenging, but exciting – with a fantastic future for one of the country’s best-known Roman sites.
2011 Opening times at Chedworth Roman Villa
Open 2nd March to 30th October, Wednesday to Sunday. (VERY limited parking this year)
2011 Admission at Chedworth Roman Villa
- Adult and senior citizen £7
- Child £4.00*
- Family £18.00* (2 adults and 3 children)
- National Trust members FREE.
- Children 5 years and under FREE.
* Price includes voluntary gift aid donation; Visitors can, however, choose to pay the standard admission charges which are displayed at the property and at www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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