Brading Roman Villa

A small Island charity operating one of the finest archaeological sites in the UK, our award winning Museum offers a unique insight into Roman Britain.

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Brading Roman Villa - Open All Year Around

Situated on the Isle of Wight, Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Roman sites in the UK. Museum offer unique insights into Roman life in Britain from preserved mosaic floors to an extensive collection of Roman archaeology.

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Come and join us on Saturday the 7th March for a talk by David Millar on the Roman Aqueducts – Planning – Building – Maintaining #aqueducts #romanaqueducts #romanlife #romanhistory

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Mosaics, Brading was furnished with exceptionally fine mosaics during the fourth century. The craftsmen who laid the floors in the West Range probably worked from pattern books using materials that were sourced from the Island itself. #mosaics

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These Bronze Age socketed axe heads are a new addition to Brading Roman Villa, recently acquired through the portable antiquities scheme after being found in the nearby village of Arreton.
#VisitOnceReturnFree #AnnualPass #PayOnceVisitAllYear #HiddenHistory

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Talk with Head Guide Pat Barber 24th January
Who REALLY Discovered Brading Roman Villa?
Was it farmer Munns or Captain Thorp?
Why were there two excavation teams? To book visit our website https://t.co/g5OWdcA5HY

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Step back into Roman life on the Isle of Wight and discover how people lived centuries ago.Explore our stunning Roman mosaics. Enjoy our Winter Art Exhibition. Get creative and make your own mosaic to take home.

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The museum preserves the West Range, built around AD300, which is the last and grandest of three buildings on the site. Since its re-discovery the villa and surrounding land have been excavated many times. Come & Visit ....

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Join Noel Stimson for a Talk on the Mosaics at Brading of the Roman Villa this Saturday ay 2.00 pm
Many visitors to the Villa will have noticed the puzzles hidden in plain sight across the floors. Book online

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History comes alive at Brading Roman Villa!
Walk among stunning mosaics, discover incredible Roman artefacts, and imagine life in ancient Britain.
One of the UK’s best-preserved Roman sites.
Find out more: https://t.co/g5OWdcADxw

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Brading was furnished with exceptionally fine mosaics during the fourth century. The craftsmen who laid the floors in the West Range probably worked from pattern books using materials that were sourced from the Island itself. #mosaic #mosaicart #mosaicartist

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Step into History tomorrow at Brading Roman Villa!
Come and try on Roman helmets and armour ,fun for all ages, and no admission needed to take part!
Enjoy mosaic crafts, walk around the free Nature Trail explore our Forum Café for delicious lunches, cakes, teas, and coffees

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Pay Once, Enjoy All Year!
When you visit the museum, you’ll receive an Annual Season Pass, giving you unlimited access for the entire year! Come back as often as you like to explore our art exhibitions, craft workshops, talks, and of course, relax in The Forum Café

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Brading Roman Villa preserves the remains of a remarkable Roman villa discovered at Brading in the 1880s .The inhabitants of the villa had farmed on the fertile soils beneath the chalk ridge that runs east - west to form the spine of the Isle of Wight .

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Discover more about Mosaics this Half Term!
Brading Roman Villa was once furnished with exceptionally fine mosaics, created by skilled craftsmen in the 4th century. These artisans likely worked from pattern books, using beautiful materials sourced right here on the Isle of Wight

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Join us this Half Term at the Museum!
Looking for fun, interactive family activities? Come & explore: Hands-on exhibits in the museum, dressing up come and try on a helmet or armour tomorrow. Create your own mosaic in our craft area & visit the beautiful Mosaics Art Exhibition.

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Half-Term Adventure Awaits!
Come & join us this half term at Brading Roman Villa one of the finest Roman sites in the UK!
Explore fascinating mosaics and artifacts
Fun and educational for all ages!
For the full programme for the two weeks go to https://t.co/g5OWdcA5HY What's On

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Festival of Archaeology - FREE Event Come and Join Us
26th July from 10.00am

Join Us for a Day of Free Family Archaeology!
Come and explore the ancient world of Archaeology – a fun, hands-on day for all ages! Museum open and Pay once , visit all year

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Come and Join us for a talk on ‘ Who Actually Discovered Brading Roman Villa’ with Pat Barber – Head Guide at Brading Roman Villa 26th July book online

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The museum preserves the West Range, built around AD300, which is the last and grandest of three buildings on the site.
The foundations of two earlier North and South Ranges are now outlined in chalk outside. #mosaics #romanhistory

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What's On at Brading Roman Villa this July!
Join us over the next few weeks for some fantastic events as part of the IOW Biosphere Festival and Festival of Archaeology plus Mosaics paint workshop and sketching the ancient landscape, more details https://t.co/KCUs4uJ3Ju