Summer of Play the Roman Way
Ready to play like a Roman? This summer, discover how ancient families spent their leisure time with our action-packed Summer of Play experience.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Ready to play like a Roman? This summer, discover how ancient families spent their leisure time with our action-packed Summer of Play experience. From strategy games that challenged the sharpest minds to athletic pursuits that built champion gladiators, you'll experience it all.
Challenge your family to board games like Rota, Five Lines and Nine Men's Morris that entertained Roman households for centuries. Feel the thrill of Chedworth's chariot racing arena and practice physical challenges like ball throwing, weightlifting and hoop rolling that kept Roman citizens strong and entertained. Get creative replicating ancient mosaic making techniques.
Follow your Summer of Play map to explore each activity area. Every corner of Chedworth Roman Villa offers a new way to play the Roman way.
After all the excitement, take a moment to reflect at the viewpoint and soak in the timeless beauty of the Cotswold countryside.
Why not enjoy an ice cream in the Chedworth Café or relax at a picnic spot next to the ruins of the Villa? Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer.
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