Chedworth Roman Villa

Gloucestershire & the Cotswolds

Cradled in a beautiful Cotswold valley rest the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain

Yanworth, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3LJ

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View of Chedworth from above - National Trust

Outdoor features and West Range building
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£16.50	£15.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£8.30	£7.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£41.30	£37.50
1 adult, 2 children	£24.80	£22.50
Group (Adult 18+)		£14.25
Group (Child 5-17)		£7.13

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Assistance dogs only
No dogs allowed on site except for assistance dogs.
Audio guide
Audio guides available at visitor reception.
Café
Drinks and snacks available from the café.
Car park
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.
Shop
Roman-themed souvenirs, books and games, as well as seasonal plants and gifts available at the shop.
Toilet
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.
Chedworth Roman Villa access statement
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Accessible toilet
Designated parking
Drop-off point
Level access/terrain
Lift
Narrow corridors
Ramped access/slopes
Seating available
Steps/uneven terrain
Wheelchairs available
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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.
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 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. The Cotswold AONB Explore the Cotswolds website.
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.
Cycling - more information
Yanworth, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3LJ
01242890256
chedworth@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Roman Crafts Weekend: 26 and 27 September

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A table of animal bones and antlers with a craftsperson using traditional techniques to make Roman-style hairpins and jewellery

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Selection of spooky game counters for Roman Ghost Investigator half-term trail at Chedworth Roman Villa

Free guided tours with Monday entry

Make your Monday visit go further with a guided tour of Chedworth Roman Villa, included with admission. Discover the villa's rich history and hidden stories on a fascinating one-hour tour. Available every Monday until 26 October at 11am, 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm.

Visitors to Chedworth Roman Villa with a tour guide

Events at Chedworth Roman Villa

Chedworth Roman Villa has an exciting line-up of events from holiday activities for families, regular activities such as 'Free Tour Mondays' where you can hear about the wonders of Chedworth from our knowledgeable guides, and special events like our ever-popular Gladiator Weekend in June and the Festival of Archaeology in July.

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Asset	Opening time
Car Park	Open all day
Grounds	10:00 - 17:00
West Range	10:00 - 17:00
Visitor centre	10:00 - 17:00
Museum	10:00 - 17:00
Café	10:00 - 16:30
Shop	10:00 - 17:00

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