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Living History Crafts and Archaeology

Discover Roman crafts in action with Alex and Paul from Guarderobe.

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  • Free event (admission applies)

Meet Alex and Paul from Guarderobe, who share a lifelong love of archaeology and Roman history. As historical interpreters, they bring the past to life through hands-on demonstrations of Roman crafts, showing the tools, skills, and techniques used nearly 2,000 years ago. It’s a friendly and fascinating way to discover the craftsmanship behind everyday life in Roman Britain.

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Chedworth Roman Villa

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Free Tour Mondays at Chedworth Roman Villa 

Discover the stories behind this remarkable site with our expert guides.

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on
8 Jun to 26 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 20 other dates or times

Gladiator Weekend at Chedworth Roman Villa 

Join us for a thrilling weekend of training and combat with the Gladiators.

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on
20 Jun to 21 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 20:00+ 1 other date or time

Saturday Evening Special: Gladiators After Hours 

Explore the villa after hours, before settling in for a live evening 'Barbarian Attack' show.

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on
20 Jun 2026
at 17:00 to 20:30

Festival of Archaeology at Chedworth Roman Villa 

Unearth the past through hands-on activities, living history and historic characters with something new to discover every day.

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on
18 Jul to 2 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 15 other dates or times