Lullingstone Roman Villa - Kent Roman Villas

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Lullingstone Roman Villa - Kent Roman Villas - English Roman Sites

An excellent value for money excursion. The remains of the Lullingstone Roman Villa are housed in a modern two storey building. The audio tour adds a great deal to the experience. No cafe on site but there are nearby alternatives if you get hungry/thirsty.

Discovered in 1939, Lullingstone Roman Villa is one of the best preserved Roman Villas in the country. Built around AD 100 it was inhabited for about 300 years, during which time the building was extended and altered. Mosaics, frescos and the bathing complex are just some of the features to have survived and are on view to the public.

The Lullingstone Villa was positioned to overlook the river Darenth surrounded by outbuildings and gardens and stood at the the centre of a farm totalling at least 200 acres. In part because of the discoveries at Lullingstone it's thought that the Darenth Valley was a very important and prosperous part of Roman Britain.

One of the most interesting aspects of Lullingstone is that for a while at least Christian and Pagan worship were practiced concurrently on different floors in the same building.

Wheelchair access:

Opening:

01 Apr - 30 Sep 2011 - 10:00 - 18:00
01 Oct - 31 Oct 2011 - 10:00 - 16:00

Cost:

EH Member Cost Free
Adult £5.90
Child £3.50
Concession £5.30
Family Ticket £15.30

Facilities:

Free audio tour in three languages
Gift Shop
Toilets

Directions:

Nearest station Eynsford, just under a mile
Junction 3 M25 - A20 direction of Brands hatch - Just outside Eynsford on the A225

Contact:

Lullingstone Roman Villa
Lullingstone Lane
Eynsford
Dartford
Kent. DA4 0JA
Tel: 01322 863467
Fax: 01322 863467
Web Site: www.english-heritage.org.uk

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