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Meet Cookie, the Roman Cook.

Experience Roman life through food as Cookie brings ancient cooking to life.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Meet Cookie, Chedworth’s Roman cook, bringing flavours from the past to life. On selected days, she will demonstrate traditional cooking, including grinding grain into flour, baking bread the authentic Roman way, and preparing simple dishes using historic techniques. Visitors can have a go at grinding grain, using the same methods as the Romans. It’s a lively and engaging glimpse into everyday life in a Roman kitchen at the villa.

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Chedworth Roman Villa

Upcoming events

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