Festival of Archaeology at Chedworth Roman Villa

About this event

Join us this summer as we bring archaeology to life with the Festival of Archaeology. Across two weeks, discover Roman life and the history of the site through a changing programme of archaeological activities, demonstrations, and living history characters. What you might discover: * Roman Cooking & Bread Making – See how food was prepared in the Roman world and explore ancient ingredients and techniques. 18th/19th/24th/30th/1st * Corn Grinding – Try your hand at processing grain the Roman way. 18th/19th/24th/30th/1st * Natural Wool Dyeing – Learn how colour was created using plants and natural materials. 21st/22nd * Living History Crafts & Archaeology – Meet skilled craftspeople and explore how we uncover the past. 18th/19th * Grand Dining Room Cleaning – Conservation in action. See how we care for and conserve this important space. * The Lost Voices of Chedworth – Discover stories from the past through engaging talks and interpretation. 23rd/29th Special event: Saturday 25 July – Join archaeologist Dr Martin Papworth for a special guided tours, sharing expert insights into the history and discoveries of the site. Meet characters from the past: * Dr Quintus – A knowledgeable Roman Doctor explains how the Romans used nature in medicine. 20th/26th/31st * Flora, Roman Botanist – Discover the plants Romans used for food and daily life. * James Farrer, Victorian Antiquarian – Step into the 19th century and learn about early discoveries at the site. 23rd/28th/29th