Crofton Roman Villa is the only Roman villa open to the public in Greater London. It was inhabited from circa. AD 140 to 400 and was the centre of a large farming estate.
Proposed refurbishment works
The council proposes to refurbish the Crofton Roman Villa in early 2026 including replacement of the roof, doors and windows, new internal and external fittings, finishes, public signage and a new accessible toilet.
The exhibition design proposes to include:
- External signage, graphic treatments to windows and interpretative planting at entrance
- External and internal murals
- Internal educational panels carrying graphics, models, replica objects and interactive material
- Internal furniture and lighting
Thank you to all those who attended our engagement sessions at Orpington temporary library and shared their views about the proposals. This feedback is now being considered, with further details to be shared in due course.
For further information and enquiries, please contact regeneration@bromley.gov.uk
Visiting the Villa - Schools
Crofton Roman Villa is available to book for school visits taking place from Monday 2 June to Friday 10 October 2025.
School sessions are two hours including a talk about the villa and a brief history as well as art and craft activities and the chance to dress up as a Roman.
Cost: £3 per child.
Please note school bookings for 2026 cannot be scheduled until the refurbishment works are complete. Please check this page or get in touch from April 2026 for more information.
For enquiries and bookings, contact culture@bromley.gov.uk.
Visiting the Villa - Public
Crofton Roman Villa will be open to the public for free as part of Open House Festival 2025 on Wednesday 17 September 2025 from 11am to 3pm.
The Open House Festival Crofton Roman Villa listing provides information on getting to the villa and what you can expect of your visit at the open day event.
For further information and enquiries, contact culture@bromley.gov.uk.