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Why not visit the remains of the largest known Roman villa in the area?
It was discovered over 50 years ago in a picturesque and peaceful part of Hampshire.
The Roman Villa once stood at the centre of a large farming estate and its history spans the period from the Iron Age to the 5th century AD. You can walk around the remains of the villa which include bath houses, part of the underfloor heating system and the best preserved mosaics. The site museum displays many of the fascinating objects found on the site.
Subjects covered include:
Literacy
Architecture
Dress and Jewellery
Bathing
Farming
Trade & Industry
There is also a well stocked souvenir shop.
When closed, please contact Andover Museum on 0845 603 5635
It was discovered over 50 years ago in a picturesque and peaceful part of Hampshire.
The Roman Villa once stood at the centre of a large farming estate and its history spans the period from the Iron Age to the 5th century AD. You can walk around the remains of the villa which include bath houses, part of the underfloor heating system and the best preserved mosaics. The site museum displays many of the fascinating objects found on the site.
Subjects covered include:
There is also a well stocked souvenir shop.
When closed, please contact Andover Museum on 0845 603 5635
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From the North and South: Leave the A338 at Fordingbridge. Follow the B3078 signposted to Sandleheath. From Sandleheath crossroads, follow brown sign to Museum and car park. From the West:Follow brown museum sign from A354 through Rockbourne Village to Museum and car park.
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Rockbourne Roman Villa Postcode for SatNav: SP6 3PG
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Days Out near Rockbourne Roman Villa
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Breamore House & Museum (2 Miles)*
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Edmondsham House and Gardens (5 Miles)*
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Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum (8 Miles)*
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Salisbury Cathedral (8 Miles)*
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Mompesson House (8 Miles)*
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Avon Heath Country Park (8 Miles)*
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Wilton House (8 Miles)*
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Old Sarum (10 Miles)*
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Furzey Gardens (10 Miles)*
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Chettle House (10 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Rockbourne Roman Villa
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Coombe Bissett (6 Miles)*
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Salisbury (8 Miles)*
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Farnham (10 Miles)*
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Lyndhurst (12 Miles)*
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Wimborne Minster (12 Miles)*
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Brockenhurst (14 Miles)*
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Christchurch (15 Miles)*
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Highcliffe (15 Miles)*
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Mudeford (15 Miles)*
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Bournemouth (16 Miles)*
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