Family Events

Find family events at Brading Roman Villa, on the Isle of Wight, with fun activities that bring Roman history to life for all ages.
The Big Butterfly Count
Family Events
The Big Butterfly Count at Brading Roman Villa
17 July - 8 August 2026
The Big Butterfly Count is the world’s largest butterfly survey, helping conservationists monitor the health of our environment. Butterflies are important pollinators and key indicators of biodiversity, but their numbers have declined significantly across the UK in recent decades. This summer, why not get involved at Brading Roman Villa? Pick up a free butterfly identification chart from the Museum Reception and enjoy a stroll around our Summer Nature Trail while counting the butterflies you spot. This self-led walk is available Tuesday to Saturday, with the Museum open from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Every butterfly recorded helps build a better understanding of...
Roman Games at Brading Roman Villa
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Roman Games at the Villa
30 July 2026
Roman Games at the Villa – Part of the Wight Games Festival We’re delighted to be taking part in this year’s Wight Games Festival this July, a wonderful community ‘Olympic Games’ for the Isle of Wight. The festival celebrates participation, inclusivity, and fun, bringing together traditional sports alongside a wide range of activities so that everyone can get involved in a way that suits them. Even better, all money raised will be shared between three Island charities. Here at the Museum, we’ll be hosting two lively afternoons of Roman Games, offering a chance to step back in time and experience...
Home Educators Day
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Home Educators Day
10 September 2026
Visit us for a family learning-focused day of fun at the Museum. Dress up as a Roman, complete a Museum Trail, join in with a craft activity, create a Lego-based build, Farm playset for Under 5s, and go outside for a Nature Trail. Tickets: Advance booking is essential, please email education@bradingromanvilla.org.uk with the names and ages of children who will be attending. Pay at Reception on the day. Venue: Brading Roman Villa, Morton Old Road, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0PH Tours from the Museum Reception at 11am or 1pm – Activities available in the Education Room. Date: Thursday 10th...
Apple Day at Brading Roman Villa
Family Events
Apple Day
19 September 2026
Brading Roman Villa is delighted to invite visitors of all ages to our annual Apple Day, taking place on Saturday 19th September 2025. This free community event celebrates apple growing, local crafts, and our shared responsibility to care for the landscape around us. As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, Apple Day brings together heritage, nature, and community. Now in its third year, the event offers a wonderful opportunity for visitors to learn about traditional skills, discover local wildlife, and enjoy a fun-filled day in the beautiful surroundings of Brading Roman Villa. There will...

Opening Times

Open throughout the year
Opening Days: Tue – Sat
Museum: 10am – 4pm

(last entry: 3pm)

Café: 10am – 3pm

(last food orders: 2.30pm)

Closed: Sun & Mon

Dogs are not permitted inside the museum, visitor centre or café. They are welcome outside in the grounds on leads.

We are a no smoking or vaping site.

Admission

Adult:£15.40
Concessions:

(students & seniors over 60)

£14.40
Child:

(5-15 Years)

£8.15
Family:

(2 adults and up to 3 children)

£39.00

Pay once, visit all year

Enjoy unlimited visits! With your ticket, you can return to the Villa as many times as you like for a whole year.

If you are a UK taxpayer, an additional way to support the museum is by using Gift Aid.

More Information

Gift Aid

If you are a UK taxpayer, an additional way to support the museum is by using Gift Aid.

We are able to claim Gift Aid on pay once, visit all year tickets. When you book online or buy your ticket at the museum, we will ask you if you are a UK taxpayer and if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid on your ticket purchase. As a registered charity, this means we can claim an additional 25p on every £1 which makes a real difference to Brading Roman Villa Trust’s work to continue to protect and conserve the site for the future. All you need to do is give your permission when you buy your ticket. So, if you purchase a family ticket and select Gift Aid, we can claim £9.75 from the government.

By allowing us to claim Gift Aid, you are declaring that you are a UK taxpayer and understand that if you pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year it is your responsibility to pay any difference. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HMRC to adjust your tax code.

Find out more about Gift Aid.

Gift Aid

If you are a UK taxpayer, an additional way to support the museum is by using Gift Aid.

We are able to claim Gift Aid on pay once, visit all year tickets. When you book online or buy your ticket at the museum, we will ask you if you are a UK taxpayer and if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid on your ticket purchase. As a registered charity, this means we can claim an additional 25p on every £1 which makes a real difference to Brading Roman Villa Trust’s work to continue to protect and conserve the site for the future. All you need to do is give your permission when you buy your ticket. So, if you purchase a family ticket and select Gift Aid, we can claim £9.75 from the government.

By allowing us to claim Gift Aid, you are declaring that you are a UK taxpayer and understand that if you pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year it is your responsibility to pay any difference. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HMRC to adjust your tax code.

Find out more about Gift Aid.