National Trust - Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, Gloucestershire Paid entry

❰ View on Map Updated: 2 years ago

Details

Accessibility

Disability Toilet, Baby Changing Facilities

"Separate mobility parking and drop-off point, 10m from entrance

The West Range building (main mosaics, dining room and bathhouse) is accessible by lift and ramp. However, be aware that the rest of the site is mainly outdoors. There are slopes, some steps, grass, uneven paths and undulating terrain across the site"

https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/documents/access-guide/1431730053957-chedworth-roman-villa.pdf

Brief description

"Cradled in a beautiful Cotswold valley rest the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain. A modern conservation building provides exceptional access to the extensive mosaic floors, hypocaust systems and bath house rooms. And a small museum houses a range of finds and artefacts from the villa."

Address

Yanworth, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3LJ

Email

chedworth@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01242 890256

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth-roman-villa

Directions

"By road

Follow brown signs to ‘Roman Villa’ from A429. From M5, Midlands or Oxfordshire follow A40 to Northleach roundabout (intersection of A40 and A429), then go south on the A429, turning right off the A429 just past Northleach to follow signs to ‘Roman Villa’. From M4, Swindon or South West, head to Cirencester, then go north on the A429, turning left at Fossebridge to follow signs to ‘Roman Villa’. NB: Make sure to follow signs to ‘Roman Villa’, not to ‘Chedworth’. There are currently no signs from other approaches (e.g. A417 or A40/ A436 via Withington). Therefore unless you have a sat nav or a detailed map of the area, it is strongly advisable to approach by the A429 following the brown signs.

Parking: Parking for 35 cars within 20m of the visitor centre, and an additional 10-15 cars in the lay-by on the lane 50m from the visitor centre. Additional parking in the woodland car park (c. 250m from the visitor centre) from March to October. Please note: the woodland car park has an uneven earth surface.

SatNav: To find us using sat nav please use the postcode: GL54 3LJ.

By cycle:

National Route 48 of the National Cycle Network passes through Northleach, 4.8 miles (7.7km) from Chedworth Roman Villa. There is space for up to 4 bikes to be chained to the railings by the side entrance to the café.

On foot:

On the Monarch’s Way. There are lots of circular walks and footpaths leading to Chedworth Roman Villa. See Ordinance survey Cotswolds Explorer Map OL45."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/place-pages/74/pages/opening-times-calendar

Transport

"By train

Cheltenham Spa Station 11.6 miles (18.7km), Kemble Station 15.5 miles (25km), and Moreton-in-Marsh Station 17.5 miles (28km). There is no public transport from these stations to Chedworth Roman Villa, so if coming by train it is advisable to pre-book a taxi from the station.

By bus:  Public transport to the Villa is very limited. The Cotswold AONB Explore the Cotswolds website."

Amenities

Baby Changing Facilities: "Pushchairs and baby back-carriers admitted, Children must be supervised at all times"

"Maybe treat yourself to something delicious in our small café, serving sandwiches, cakes, snacks, hot and cold drinks and ice-cream. Or you can visit our shop which offers Roman-themed souvenirs, books and games, as well as seasonal plants and gifts.

Assistance dogs only on site. Walks in surrounding woodland and countryside"

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)