Name: Lullingstone Roman Villa
Rating: 5.0

Lullingstone Roman Villa

Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Dartford, UK

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Lullingstone Roman Villa One of the best and most accessible Roman villa survivals in Britain, Lullingstone’s vivid displays and interpretation give you a tantalising glimpse into Roman domestic life over three centuries. See the villa come to life in a film and light show that illuminates excavated areas and reveals how they were once used.

This luxurious villa was begun in about AD 100 and developed by successive wealthy owners. Look out for the heated bath suite and an underground pagan ‘cult room’, where you’ll see a wall painting of water deities – by far the oldest painting in our care. You can discover all this and more in the galleries overlooking the excavated remains. Modern children and adults can play Roman board games, handle original building materials and try on Roman costumes.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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Things to see and do at Lullingstone Roman Villa: See what you can look forward to on a visit to Lullingstone Roman Villa. Discover the impressive Roman ruins with their hidden secrets and browse the incredible artefacts displayed at the museum.
Enjoy the light show: Appreciate the impressive survival of the villa's buildings, as our bespoke light installations beautifully illuminate the archaology below.
See Incredible Finds: Finds discovered during the excavation of Lullingstone shed light upon the lives of those who lived and worked here. Don't miss the chance to explore all our exhibits in the site's museum.
Discover Roman Mosaics: View spectacular Roman mosaics, unearthed during the excavation of the villa. These beautifully preserved examples are some of the most impressive Roman survivals in England.
House Church: One of the most incredible discoveries at Lullingstone Roman Villa is the remains of an early site of Christian worship in the form of a 'house church'. Miraculously, a magnificent wall painting from this period survives here, and can be enjoyed today.
Museum: Galleries overlooking the fully excavated remains display Lullingstone Roman Villa’s fascinating and recently returned collection of Roman artefacts, enlivened by paintings by the award-winning children’s illustrator, Jane Ray
Exhibition: A specially-commissioned film and light show brings the villa to life, lighting up areas of the remains as the film reveals how they were once used. Children and other visitors can also play Roman board games, handle original building materials and try on Roman costumes.
Gardens: Visitors may enjoy the 'Lullingstone Loop walk': local footpath route, managed by Kent County Council, with views of the Darent Valley and Lullingstone Castle. There are also horse riding and cycling routes in the surrounding area.

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Parking: Car park is 40m from entrance and has a loose gravel surface. Visitors have to cross a road to reach the site. English Heritage members: Free parking. Non-members: Parking fee of £3.00. Additional parking (not managed by English Heritage) is located in the High Street, Eynsford, DA4 0AA.
Food And Drink: Self-service tea bar serving tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Cold drinks and various snacks are also available. Ice-cream is sold in the summer.
Toilets: Male and female toilets in the car park. Disabled toilet and baby changing facilities within the site. Additional facilities are available in the Lullingstone Country Park Visitor Centre, managed by Kent County Council.
Dogs: Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Lullingstone Roman Villa is currently Closed.

Address: Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Dartford, UK

Post Code: DA4 0JA

Council: Sevenoaks

County: Kent

Road Access: 1⁄2 mile SW of Eynsford, off J3 of M25, A20 towards West Kingsdown, A225 to Eynsford.
Bus Access: Arriva bus 478; Go-Coach 421; Nu Venture 405 (Wed)
Train Access: Take the train to Eynsford Station. Turn left out of the station onto Station Road. Turn right at the T junction and follow for half a mile into Eynsford village. Turn left at Lullingstone Lane and cross the bridge over a ford. Follow Lullingstone Lane for approximately one mile until you reach Lullingstone Roman Villa. If you wish to follow a different route, please phone the villa prior to your visit for directions.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Lullingstone Roman Villa at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network. There are bike racks available at this site.
Parking: Car park is 40m from entrance and has a loose gravel surface. Visitors have to cross a road to reach the site. English Heritage members: Free parking. Non-members: Parking fee of £3.00. Additional parking (not managed by English Heritage) is located in the High Street, Eynsford, DA4 0AA.