Where is Great Witcombe Roman Villa?

Great Witcombe Roman Villa is in Gloucestershire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GL3 4TW), in the parish of Brockworth.

How do I get to Great Witcombe Roman Villa?

The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL3 4TW.

Is Great Witcombe Roman Villa a protected site?

Yes — Great Witcombe Roman Villa is part of the Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Is Great Witcombe Roman Villa free to visit?

Yes, Great Witcombe Roman Villa is free to enter.

How do I get to Great Witcombe Roman Villa?

The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL3 4TW.

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Great Witcombe Roman Villa

In or near Brockworth.

Free admission

Great Witcombe Roman Villa was a villa built during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is located on a hillside at Great Witcombe, near Gloucester in the English county of Gloucestershire. It has bee

Great Witcombe Roman Villa - from the south - geograph.org.uk - 485595 — Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Gloucester · 7.6 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Photo gallery

Official information

Great Witcombe Roman Villa is an archaeological site featuring the remains of a large and luxurious Roman villa built around AD 250. Visitors can explore the remnants of the villa, including a bathhouse complex and intricate mosaic pavements that showcase its historical opulence.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Although a first-century CE date for the Roman villa at Great Witcombe has been suggested, twenty-first century work has suggested that it was first developed between 150 and 200; the villa was enlarged in the late third century or the fourth; additions and alterations were still taking place in the late fourth century; and the villa was probably occupied into the early fifth century. The villa itself is sited in an unusual location – the unevenness of the terrain, which was riddled with small streams and natural springs, would seem to render it unsuitable for such a large dwelling. It is thought, however, that these springs would have been harnessed into water features in stylised gardens,…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.8267, -2.1474
County: Gloucestershire
District: Tewkesbury
Parish: Brockworth
Postcode: GL3 4TW
Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
Nearest railway station: Gloucester — 7.6 km
Official site: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Great Witcombe Roman Villa (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

Nearby

📷 5

Archaeological sites · South West England

Great Witcombe Roman Villa

Great Witcombe Roman Villa — archaeological in england west midlands. Operated by English Heritage.

Cooper's Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7022193

📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

Cooper's Hill

Cooper's Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 240 m.

🐕

📷 3

Natural landmarks · South West England

Cheese Rolling

Cheese Rolling — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶

Brockworth Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7022197

📷 3

Archaeological sites · South West England

High Brotheridge camp

High Brotheridge camp — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

High Brotheridge

High Brotheridge — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.

🐕

📷 5

Vineyards · South West England

High Brotheridge camp, Buckholt

High Brotheridge camp, Buckholt — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Where to eat & stay near Great Witcombe Roman Villa

Places to stay

📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Cowley Manor — a hotel in england west midlands.

↗ cowleymanor.com

Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Witcombe Roman Villa?: Great Witcombe Roman Villa is in Gloucestershire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GL3 4TW), in the parish of Brockworth.
What is Great Witcombe Roman Villa?: Great Witcombe Roman Villa was a villa built during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is located on a hillside at Great Witcombe, near Gloucester in the English county of Gloucestershire. It has bee
How do I get to Great Witcombe Roman Villa?: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL3 4TW.
Is Great Witcombe Roman Villa a protected site?: Yes — Great Witcombe Roman Villa is part of the Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Great Witcombe Roman Villa free to visit?: Yes, Great Witcombe Roman Villa is free to enter.
How do I get to Great Witcombe Roman Villa?: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL3 4TW.