Behind the Scenes Tours at Chedworth Roman Villa

Join us for an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes at one of Britain's most remarkable Roman sites. These special tours reveal the fascinating work that goes on every day to preserve Chedworth's extraordinary heritage for future generations.

What You'll Experience

* Learn about the ingenious Roman underfloor heating system and witness first-hand how we protect these ancient pilae from freeze-thaw damage.

* Hear about the different types of cappings that help us safeguard our ancient walls.

* Find out how our conservation team clean the stunning mosaics using specialised brushes and precision vacuums,

* Hear how we prepare this ancient site for winter, learning about the protective measures that help these structures survive harsh weather year after year.

* Find out about the incredible story of our recent discovery - internationally significant Roman wall plaster found in Chedworth’s cold plunge. Learn about our plans to protect this remarkable find and what it tells us about Roman life at Chedworth.

Tours happen from 12pm-1pm each day. Ask for a tour token on arrival.