Newport Roman Villa

Newport

Type:Historic Site

Cypress Road, NEWPORT, Isle of Wight, PO30 1HA

Tel: 01983 529720 / 01983 823433

Lady viewing Roman bath at Newport Roman Villa, Isle of Wight, Things to Do

About

When the owners of a nearby house sank new foundations for a garage in 1926, they discovered something that they found to be unusual. It was the site of a Roman farmhouse that had been built around the year 280 AD. Subsequent excavations revealed that this was a major find and told archaeologists more about the Roman way of life on the Isle of Wight. The Romans were fine designers and engineers and this is reflected in the remains of the villa, much of which is still in excellent condition. The hypocaust system graphically displays the famed Roman central heating and the villa even has the remains of a Roman bath which is in very good condition. The restoration team has painstakingly recreated scenes within the villa, and also outside by recreating a Roman herb garden as it would have been nearly 2000 years ago. Education room with family activities. Free quiz sheet for children.

Tel 01983 823433 for group bookings all year by appointment.

Admission Charge.

School parties and groups are welcome. Tel 01983 823433 for school and group bookings all year by appointment.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult ticket£4.50 per ticket
Child ticket£3.00 per ticket
Concession ticket£4.00 per ticket
Family ticket£12.50 per ticket

20% discount for Visitors arriving by bicycle (cycle parking rack available) or showing the Southern Vectis app on their phones.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Children & Infants

  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Dogs admitted on a lead
  • Dogs welcome
  • Garden / Grounds for visitors use
  • Gift shop
  • Groups by arrangement
  • Groups welcome
  • LGBT Friendly
  • Open on bank holidays
  • Prior Booking Recommended - Please phone 01983 529720 on the morning of your visit to secure your slot
  • Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement

Parking & Transport

  • On street parking only

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction
  • No smoking
  • No Smoking Attraction

Specialist Features

  • Educational Groups
  • Family Fun - Free activity pack provided and family trail
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens - Free guide notes provided

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport. From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport. From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport.

Public Transport Directions

For bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website at www.islandbuses.info/

Opening Times

Open (3 Apr 2023 - 30 June 2023)
DayTimes
Monday10:30 - 14:30
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:30 - 14:30
ThursdayClosed
Friday10:30 - 14:30
Saturday - SundayClosed
Open (1 July 2023 - 31 Aug 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Thursday10:30 - 14:30
Friday10:30 - 14:40
Saturday10:30 - 14:30
SundayClosed
Open (1 Sept 2023 - 30 Sept 2023)
DayTimes
Monday10:30 - 14:30
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:30 - 14:30
ThursdayClosed
Friday10:30 - 14:30
Saturday - SundayClosed

* Closing times are last admission times (a typical visit is 30mins)

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