Easter At The Roman Villa

Visiting over the Easter school holidays? Don't forget to march over to The Roman Villa for some Roman style action, great fun for the whole family.

Easter Holiday Schedule at Villa Ventorum:

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April - Easter Weekend

Spinning & Weaving Demonstrations- 9:30-4:00pm

The Roman Villa team will be joined by Pennie Dunn, who will be working with traditional tools to spin rough wool into thread, showcase the natural dying process and weaving fabric. Guests can join in on the loom to have a go at weaving their own panel to take home!

Life Of A Slave - 9:30-4:30pm

Alisa Vanlint will join our brilliant Villa team to bring to the fore, the life of a slave - expect interactive tours, and fascinating insights into the grim reality of what it would have been like as a slave in Roman times!

Pottery - 9:30-4:30pm

Budding potters and historians alike will have the chance to learn a little about Roman pottery, how things were made and have the chance to get their hands dirty making decorative Antefixs' (part of the Roman roof tile system)

Delicious Food & Drink - 9:30am-4:00pm

Shire Horse Carriage Rides - 11:00am-2:00pm

Free Carriage Rides will be running between the Deer Park and Roman Villa, so hitch a lift and meet Royal and Goose, two beautiful white Shire horses.