Rockbourne Roman Villa

Rockbourne Roman Villa is a unique archaeological site and museum, situated in a peaceful part of Hampshire near Fordingbridge just 6 miles south west of Downton. Visitors can walk amongst the remains of the largest known villa complex in the area, which once stood in the centre of a large farming estate. Its history spans the period from the Iron Age to the 5th century AD. The villa site includes the remains of bath houses, living quarters, farm buildings and workshops. The site includes the best preserved of the mosaics discovered here, as well as part of the underfloor heating system and the outline of the villa's forty rooms. Many of the finds from the site are displayed thematically in the museum and tell the story of what life was like in this fascinating place. Outside, information boards guide you around the site and there is a family friendly trail that accompanies them. Rockbourne Roman Villa is open between April and September. Check website for opening hours. Admission charges apply. Website: https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/rockbourne-roman-villa Rockbourne Roman Villa, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3PG