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Coach trips and Group visits to Chedworth Roman Villa

View of Chedworth from above - National Trust
View of Chedworth Roman Villa from above - National Trust | © National Trust

Chedworth welcomes groups of every size and offers a range of inspiring tour options to make your trip truly memorable. Whether you’re visiting as a club, society, or travel company, we’d be delighted to accommodate you.

Arranging your group visit

As the remains of one of Britain's grandest Roman villas, Chedworth is a popular destination, so it’s essential that groups of any size book with us in advance to secure their visit and avoid disappointment. Our car park is not large and we need to ensure we have reserved a parking space for you.

We welcome pre-booked groups daily during our open season from February to November, with the exception of bank holidays and special event weekends. 

Fragment of glass from a fish shaped perfume bottle
Fragment of glass from a fish shaped perfume bottle | © National Trust

Whatever your level of interest or budget, our three-tier tour programme offers something to inspire everyone. All tours last approximately one hour and, if you'd like to make your visit extra special, can be complemented with lunch or refreshments afterwards (booking required).

Classic Tours

Discover one of Britain's finest Roman villas on our guided Classic Tour. Explore why the Romans chose this remarkable site and learn about the wealthy individuals and servants who may have called it home. The tour showcases exceptional surviving features including intricate mosaics, bathhouse complexes and hypocaust heating systems, revealing both the daily rhythms of Roman life and the sophisticated engineering that sustained a high-status household.

£3 per person (Minimum group fee £20)

Insider Tours

For those wanting to delve deeper, we offer two specialist Insider Tours:

Recent Discoveries

Discover the stories behind major finds at Chedworth that have made headlines around the world. These include a grand reception room, Britain's only known 5th-century mosaic, and luxury imports such as marble from the Emperors' Quarry in the eastern Mediterranean. The tour also examines smaller treasures, including a rare Roman glass fragment that reveals ancient trade networks. Gain insight into how archaeological discoveries are uncovered, interpreted and brought to life for visitors.

Behind the Scenes

Go beyond the public spaces to discover the conservation work that protects Chedworth Roman Villa. See how fragile Roman remains are preserved within a working historic environment, from protecting the pillars of an underfloor heating system from frost to safeguarding delicate mosaics with specialist techniques. The tour also highlights the discovery of internationally significant Roman wall plaster in the cold plunge pool, demonstrating how ongoing care and research continues to enrich our understanding of the site.

£6 per person (Minimum group fee £40)

Signature Tours

These exclusive tours offer something quite special. On request, groups can explore Chedworth with either renowned archaeologist Dr Martin Papworth or Laura Mountford, Chedworth's Head of Conservation and Keeper of the Monument.

Dr Martin Papworth will share insights from excavations that have taken place at Chedworth over the years and the discoveries he has made, including the unearthing of Britain's only known 5th-century mosaic- a find that is transforming our understanding of the end of Roman Britain.

Laura Mountford will show you how her team cares for one of Britain's most important Roman sites, including a rare opportunity to view wall painting fragments from the Chedworth collection.

£20 per person (Minimum group fee £200)

Archaeologist revealing a mosaic floor in the northern wing at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire
Archaeologist revealing a mosaic floor at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire | © National Trust Images/Stephen Haywood

Who is eligible for free entry? 

Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust. 

Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders 

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

Get in touch

If you would like to plan your group visit, please call us on: 01242 890256 or email us at: chedworth@nationaltrust.org.uk to discuss your individual requirements.

We look forward to welcoming you to Chedworth Roman Villa.

A close up of part of the western panel in the southern mosaic of the Dining Room at Chedworth Roman Villa Gloucestershire

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Discover the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain. See the spectacular Roman mosaics, hypocausts and bath houses and find out what treasures have been found here.

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History of Chedworth Roman Villa 

Discover 2,000 years of history at Chedworth Roman Villa. Find out about its construction, heyday and decline, and unearth the stories of a wealthy owner and a Victorian discovery.

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Chedworth Roman Villa has some of the most impressive in-situ Roman mosaics in the country and a close up look gives an insight into life in Roman Britain.

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Exploring Chedworth’s Roman heritage 

Chedworth is famous for its mosaic, but there’s so much more to discover - from bath houses to Roman latrines. Discover more about Chedworth’s heritage finds

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Education Group Access Pass 

If you’re planning educational group visits to National Trust places, then you could benefit from an Education Group Access Pass, which gives you free admission for a year.

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Explorer Pass 

If you’re planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, our Explorer Pass gives you entry to most of the places in our care, plus free parking in our car parks.

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