Two pupils discovering Newport Roman Villa

Newport Roman Villa

Newport Roman Villa is a third-century farmhouse and Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of The Isle of Wight Heritage Service.

It was discovered in 1926 when the owner of a nearby house dug foundations for a garage. Later excavations revealed extensive remains of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 280 AD.

The well-preserved remains at Newport Roman Villa provide a fascinating insight into country life in third century Britain.

The Villa has a superb bath suite with, under floor heating and remnants of mosaic floors. Sections of the Villa have been reconstructed to illustrate the building materials used.

  • Peep into a Roman kitchen and see preparations for a Roman feast.
  • Discover the plants Romans would have used in the beautiful herb garden.
  • Find out more about the Roman occupation of the Isle of Wight by exploring the exhibition area. The exhibition displays artefacts found throughout the Isle of Wight.

Contact

01983 529 720
museums@iow.gov.uk
Cypress Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1HA