Gladiator Weekend at Chedworth Roman Villa

The Gladiators will be returning to Chedworth Roman Villa on 20 and 21 June 2026.

The Gladiator show over the Father’s Day weekend has become a tradition at the Villa and it is one of the highlights of the Cotswolds summer calendar. Families will be able to enrol in Gladiator School to hone their fighting skills, watch exciting military demonstrations and attend the ultimate Gladiator show to find out who the Gladiators were, where they came from and how they engaged in combat.

The shows take place at 11am and 2.30pm each day with a bonus show around lunchtime. Visitors will be able to interact with the gladiators between performances, inspect Roman armour and equipment, and learn more about the Roman way of life. They will also be able to explore one of the grandest villas in Roman Britain with its famous mosaics, bathhouses and hypocausts.

Bring a picnic, pick up something from the café and browse the shop. Entry to the villa 10am. Normal admission charges apply, with free entry for National Trust members. No booking required.

Exclusive show: For the first time, we will also be offering a rare opportunity to explore Chedworth Roman Villa into the evening on 20 June 2026, with access extended beyond the usual 5pm closing time. Wander the Villa, soak up the atmosphere, and interact with the Gladiators. At 7pm there will be a special re-enactment of a Barbarian attack where the discipline, skill and organisation of the Roman army are put to the test.