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Lullingstone Roman Villa mosaic replica
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At the Festival of History this year hundreds of children helped us to make a replica of the mosaic found at Lullingstone Roman Villa in Kent.
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Lullingstone Roman Villa

mosic floor
mosic floor: Detail showing figure of "Summer" wearing a garland of corn (c) English Heritage Photo Library
Display of Roman Pottery - Display of Roman Pottery (c) Lullingstone Roman Villa - A Roman copper-alloy (bronze) flagon found in mausoleum (c) Mosaic floor in Audience Room - Mosaic floor in Audience Room: Belleropon riding Pegasus and spearing Chimaera (c) mosic floor - mosic floor: Detail showing figure of "Summer" wearing a garland of corn (c)

One of the few excavated villas fully open to visitors, Lullingstone provides a unique opportunity to trace Roman domestic life over three centuries. Begun in about AD 75, the villa was frequently altered to suit the tastes and beliefs of successive wealthy owners. Towards the end of the 1st century, they added a heated bath-suite and pagan 'cult-rooms': these display a rare and important treasure - a painting of two water-nymphs, by far the oldest wall painting in English Heritage care.

After a period of decline and more changes, a big new dining room was added in c. AD 350: this still retains outstanding mosaics, including Europa and the Bull and Bellerophon killing the Chimaera. Soon afterwards the villa-owners became Christians, creating a chapel: the painted symbols found there are among the earliest surviving evidence for Christianity in Britain. The villa was destroyed by fire soon after AD 400.

What are the opening times?

DatesOpening TimesOpening Days
24 July-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-30 Nov 10am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Dec-31 Jan 10am-4pm Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Feb-31 Mar 10am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan    

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£5.40
Children:
£2.70
Concession:
£4.30
English Heritage Members:
Other:
Family Ticket: £13.50

How do I get there?

Address:
Kent - DA4 0JA
Road Access:
1/2 mile SW of Eynsford; off A225; off junction 3 of M25
Train Access:
Eynsford 3/4 mile
Map Location:
Telephone:
01322 863467, Local Tourist Information: Clacket Lane 01959 565063

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Tearooms or restaurant Suitable for people with disabilities Baby changing facilities Exhibition Education Guidebooks No dogs allowed Shop Family Learning Admission free for Overseas Vistor Pass holders Male Toilets Female Toilets
Facilities Details:
Shop: Easy access.
Toilets: Disabled toilets in main building. Visitor toilets in car park.
Refreshments: Self service Tea Bar. Picnic area.
Access:
Access to building: Disabled access to both floors via lift.
Grounds: On concrete and smooth grass. Benches provided (approach via steps).
Parking:
40m from entrance: loose gravel surface in car park. Disabled visitors can be set down by railing; slight slope to entrance.
Price: £2.50 for non members
Free parking for English Heritage members
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Interactive exhibits. Sound & Light show has audio. Low light levels throughout building.
Hearing Impaired Visitors:
Sound & Light show has English subtitles. Hearing loop available.

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Coach Parking Facilities:
Please contact the Visitor Operations Site Supervisor on ++44 (0)1322 863467 as capacity is restricted
Group Booking:
Free parking for up to 3 coaches
Average Length of Visit:
1 1/2 hours
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