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The Vinalia Rustica: A Roman Celebration of Wine

19 August 2026
(17:30)
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Step back in time and enjoy The Vinalia Rustica: A Roman Celebration of Wine on 19th August 2026.

Inspired by the Roman festival honouring the grape harvest and the god of wine, this evening combines history, storytelling and Mediterranean dining in the unique setting of the museum.

The evening begins at 5:30pm, where guests will receive a warm welcome to the villa from Livia, the Lady of the House, and Galio, the Farm Manager. Together, they will introduce the fascinating history of the Roman Festival of Wine, sharing stories of ancient customs, celebrations and everyday life. Guests will then be invited into the museum with Livia to discover more about her home and gain a unique insight into life in a Roman villa before dinner.

At 6:30pm, everyone will be seated to enjoy a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal while discovering more about Roman cuisine, wine culture and festive traditions.

Menu

Starter

  • Focaccia Board with fresh bread, olive oil, balsamic vinegar & olives

Main Course

  • Pork, Apple & Apricot Stew with Barley
  • Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Za’atar Chickpeas & Pearl Couscous (Vegetarian)

Dessert

  • Honey Cheesecake
  • Honey Ice Cream
  • Tiramisu

Ticket Prices

  • £30.00 per person
  • £35.00 per person, including a £5.00 donation to support the museum

Join us for an evening of history and food. We look forward to welcoming you on Wednesday 19th August. For tickets book here.

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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

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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.