Summer at Villa Ventorum

Step into Roman Britain with a packed programme of hands-on family activities throughout the summer holidays. Children can try traditional crafts including pottery, weaving, willow working and fresco painting, take part in Roman games, explore life in the villa through interactive experiences, and enjoy demonstrations such as blacksmithing and bowl turning.

With different activities running across the holidays, there's something new to discover on every visit.

Activities at The Roman Villa (excluding food) are free and included in your Newt Membership.

• 25 & 26 July: Horse & Cart, Fresco Painting, Willow Working, Weaving and Roman Food.

• 1 & 2 August: Horse & Cart, Pottery, Fresco Painting and Roman Food, with Roman Games & Make-up on Sunday.

• 8 & 9 August: Horse & Cart, Pottery, Willow Weaving, Roman Food, Blacksmith Display and Roman Games & Make-up on Sunday.

• 15 & 16 August: Horse & Cart, Pottery, Roman Food, Blacksmith Display and Roman Games & Make-up on Sunday.

• 22 & 23 August: Horse & Cart, Life of a Slave, Bowl Turning, Roman Food, Have-a-go Archery and Roman Games & Make-up on Sunday.

• 29 & 30 August: Horse & Cart, Willow Working, Weaving, Roman Food, Blacksmith Display and Roman Games & Make-up.

Additional Information

• Horse & Cart Rides will run throughout the day from the Deer Park to the Roman Villa daily on Saturday's, Sundays and Tuesdays throughout the holidays.

• If you're keen to sample the flavours and aromas of ancient Rome, our faithfully reconstructed Thermopolium will be serving food from Friday-Tuesdays through the holidays - please ask at The Threshing Barn for more information.