To celebrate Heritage Open Days - Visit Newport Roman Villa free of charge on Friday 15 September (10.30am – 2.30pm)

Newport Roman Villa is tucked away amongst a modern housing estate on the outskirts of Newport. These well preserved remains provide a snapshot into life on the Island in Roman times. The well preserved bath suite has underfloor heating, hot and cold baths and a sweating room. The activity room allows you to try on Roman clothes, discover more about food and cooking with our replica Roman kitchen and try your hand at rebuilding a pot. There is a small garden with plants and herbs which would have been used at the time for cooking and medicine. The museum area provides the opportunity to find out more about the Island before and after the Romans and some of the latest archaeological finds from the Island are on display.

The event is organised by the Isle of Wight Heritage Service.