Crofton Roman Villa is the only villa open to the public in Greater London. It was inhabited from about AD 140 to 400 and was the centre of a large farming estate. Today you can see the remains of 10 rooms protected inside a public viewing building. Remains include tiled (tessellated) floors and the under-floor heating system (hypocaust).
Visiting the Villa
Opening Hours
The villa is open April to October every year.
Wednesdays and Fridays: 10.00am to 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 5.00pm*
Sundays: 2.00pm to 5.00pm*
Bank Holiday Mondays: 10.00am to 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 5.00pm*
*last entry 4.30pm
Cost
Adults: £1.00, Children: 70p
Special Activity Workshops for schools: £2.50 per child
There are extra charges for some special events
Transport
Bus routes: 61, 208 and 353
Parking: There is a free car park adjacent to the villa (access via York Rise next to Crofton Halls).
Railway: The villa is next to Orpington Station in Crofton Road.
Access
Wheelchair access
Enabling dogs are welcome
What's provided at the Villa
- short talk by an archaeologist.
- graphic displays of the excavations and villa.
- a touch table with a selection of Roman finds from the excavation for handling.
- replica Roman everyday objects including pots, jewellery, lamps and writing tablet.
- activities for children: Roman games to play, mosaic making and dressing up as a Roman.
- sales desk including guide book, postcards, souvenirs and books on local archaeology.
- special activity workshops for schools, two hour sessions (Weds, Thurs, Fri). £2.00 per child. Please contact us to arrange a session.
- special events for children over the Easter and summer holidays.
- special guided tours for groups and societies, please book in advance.
Contact
Telephone: 020 8460 1442
e-mail: croftonromanvilla@btinternet.com
Address: Crofton Roman Villa, Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8AF
The Villa is managed on behalf of the London Borough of Bromley by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit.