About the Villa

Situated overlooking Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight, Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Roman sites in the UK.

Our award-winning Visitor Centre and Museum offer unique insights into Roman life in Britain, from beautifully preserved mosaic floors to an extensive collection of Roman archaeology. It’s a great day out, rain or shine.

Also enjoy our award-winning Forum Café, which serves local food and drink and is open year-round, whether you are visiting the museum or not.

The heritage site is owned and operated by the Brading Roman Villa Trust (Registered Charity 1128326).

Vision & Values

Our Vision is:

“To maintain and sustain Brading Roman Villa as a leading heritage site on the Isle of Wight and with an active role locally and nationally; a welcoming, inspirational and innovative cultural, educational and community centre: an exciting ‘go to’ destination for all. Brading Roman Villa seeks to develop excellence through partnerships nationally and locally and through community engagement.”

Our Values are:

  • Welcoming and accessible to all
  • Professional and confident, adapting to a sustainable future
  • Educational
  • Entertaining
  • A thriving community hub

Contact Us

Brading Roman Villa
Morton Old Road, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0PH
(For sat nav use PO36 0EN)

01983 406223

Email us

Planning your visit to the Isle of Wight? For information on accommodation, attractions, eating out and entertainment while on your short break, holiday or day trip, check isleofwight.co.uk or visitisleofwight.co.uk.

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Uncover Hidden Stories of Brading Roman Villa
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£10,000 Grant to Uncover Hidden Stories of Brading Roman Villa
16 June 2026
Brading Roman Villa has secured £10,000 funding through Creative Island, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for an exciting new community heritage project: Uncovering Hidden Stories of Brading Roman Villa. Brading Roman Villa’s project will collect oral histories from local people who took part in community archaeological investigations at the site in the 21st century. These stories will be presented in a new exhibition, hosted both digitally and at the museum, at Brading Roman Villa itself. A suite of workshops will give a new generation the chance to try non-invasive archaeological methods on...
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Brading Roman Villa to Benefit from £12.6 Million Museum Funding Boost
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Brading Roman Villa to Benefit from £12.6 Million Museum Funding Boost
12 May 2026
Brading Roman Villa is among the local museums and libraries to benefit from a £12.6 million funding boost. Fourteen cultural venues, local museums and libraries, including Brading Roman Villa, are set to benefit from a £12.6 million funding boost, helping to ensure that everyone can access arts and culture in the places they call home. Venues ranging from Theatre Royal Winchester, Whitchurch Silk Mill and Surrey Libraries will receive a much-needed cash boost to help open up access to facilities, complete much-needed building projects and upgrade technology on site. In total, 130 organisations across the country are receiving a share...
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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visits Brading Roman Villa
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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Visits Brading Roman Villa
17 April 2026
Brading Roman Villa was honoured to welcome a very special guest on Thursday 16th April, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke returned to see first-hand the progress made since His Royal Highness’s last visit, with a particular focus on community engagement, education, and the preservation of heritage. During the visit, The Duke, who serves as Patron of the museum, received a guided tour of the Villa museum and discussed the current conservation work planned within the grounds. As part of the visit, The Duke was introduced to year 3 and 4 pupils from Brading Primary School who...
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New Drop-in Session "In Case Of Death"
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New Drop-in Session "In Case Of Death"
27 March 2026
New community drop-in “In Case Of Death” launches at Brading Roman Villa. A new monthly community initiative is launching on Saturday 18th April at 2pm at Brading Roman Villa, offering a welcoming space to talk openly about death, dying, and the practical aspects that come with it, such as planning ahead and making arrangements. “In Case Of Death” is a free, informal drop-in session designed to make conversations about end of life feel natural, approachable, and even uplifting. The sessions aim to break down taboos and encourage people to share thoughts, questions, and experiences in a relaxed and supportive environment....
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Drop-in Sessions with PCSO Steve Hull
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Drop-in Sessions with PCSO Steve Hull
15 March 2026
We’re delighted to welcome PCSO Steve Hull to the museum once a month for relaxed drop-in sessions for the local community to come along for a chat, ask any questions, or just say hello. Got a bike? Steve will also be offering free bike marking. Any bikes marked on the day will be registered with the National Bike Register, the UK’s official cycle database used by every police force to help identify stolen and recovered bikes. It’s a really worthwhile service and completely free, so do pop in and get your bike marked. For times, please call the museum 01983...
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Isle of Wight Walking Festival
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Brading Roman Villa Joins the Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2026
4 March 2026
Brading Roman Villa is delighted once again to be taking part in the Isle of Wight Walking Festival. In 2026, the festival will run twice: from 9 to 17 May for the Spring sessions and from 3 to 11 October for the Autumn programme. With its long history, scenic routes and warm community feel, the festival is the perfect opportunity to explore the Island on foot. About the Isle of Wight Walking Festival The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is one of the UK’s longest‑running events of its kind. It offers guided walks for every level of ability, whether you...
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