Rockbourne Roman Villa

This luxurious courtyard villa was built during the first five centuries of the common era, and subsequently vanished beneath the earth before being rediscovered by a farmer's dog in 1942. The few visible remains include an excavated portion of hypocaust and some wonderfully-preserved mosaic. The adjacent museum houses other Roman objects discovered at the villa and in the local area: tools, pottery, a hoard of coins, a mysterious skeleton, and two 3rd-century milestones with Latin inscription. Kids can make their own mosaic and dress up as a centurion. On-site café and picnic area.

• museum
• family

Address

Rockbourne Road, SP6 3PG

Price

Adult £4.50, concession £3.50, child (5-15 years) £2.25, under 5 free

Website

hampshireculture.org.uk (opens in a new tab)