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Christmas Fayre

24 November - 18 December 2026
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With just five weeks to go until our Christmas Fayre opens, we’re getting ready to welcome visitors for some festive shopping, unique gifts and a little Christmas magic!

Join us at the Museum from Tuesday 24 November to Friday 18 December and discover a wonderful selection of gifts from some of the most talented local artisans. If you’re looking for something a little different this Christmas, our fayre is the perfect place to find that special present, with beautiful, handcrafted items made with care and creativity.

By shopping with our local makers, you’ll not only find something truly individual for friends and family, but you’ll also be supporting the amazing creative artists within our community.

And why not make a day of it? Once you’ve finished browsing the stalls and ticking off your Christmas shopping list, take time to explore the Museum’s art exhibition. Afterwards, head to the Forum Café to relax and enjoy a delicious homemade cake with a cup of tea or coffee, or perhaps treat yourself to lunch and  a glass of wine.

Whether you’re looking for gifts, a festive outing with friends or simply a chance together  there’s something for everyone at our Christmas Fayre.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am to 3.30pm

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Upcoming Events

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Journaling Life Exhibition
11 September - 24 October 2026
Brading Roman Villa are proud to present our ‘Journaling Life’ exhibition as part of Can You Hear Us? Between March and July 2026, artist Lucy Bell invited participants to explore the Museum collection for clues that the Romans who lived and worked at Brading left behind, for example, a floor tile with the maker’s mark, his handprint now preserved and displayed. Over the three sessions, participants created their own legacy, clues to their identity, with the creation of their own life journal artwork, clay handprints and other clues to who we are. These are now displayed in an exhibition for...
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Nature in Focus Exhibition
1 October - 7 November 2026
Our new exhibition is now open! To celebrate this year’s Festival of Archaeology, we’re delighted to present Nature in Focus, inspired by the festival’s theme of Archaeology and Nature. The exhibition features stunning photography capturing the beauty of our landscapes and wildlife, alongside a beautiful collection of sea-themed ceramics that celebrate the natural world around us. The exhibition runs until early November, so there’s plenty of time to come and enjoy it. Museum admission is required, but when you pay once, you’ll receive an annual pass, allowing you to visit as many times as you like throughout the year. With...
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Half Term at the Museum
20 - 31 October 2026
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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

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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.

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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.