Rockbourne Roman Villa

28/05/2026

We love these shields decorated today as part of our shield making activity!

Come along to our other creative, family friendly, FREE activities this weekend!

🏺 Saturday 30th May: Roman Inspired Pottery
Get stuck into some clay and make your very own pot inspired by ancient Roman designs.

✍️ Sunday 31st May: Roman Writing
Feel like a true Roman scribe as you experience the art of ancient writing by using reed pens and ink.

These events are free, but normal admission charges apply. Tickets are valid for 12 months, so buy them now and enjoy these activities and much more throughout the year.

To book your tickets today, visit: https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/visit-rockbourne-roman-villa/rockbourne-roman-villa-tickets

Dogs on leads and picnics welcome.

24/05/2026

👀Looking for something creative to do with your family this half term? Come along to Rockbourne and join us for some FREE fun, hands-on drop in activities!

🎨 Thursday 28th May: Shield Decorating
Design and decorate your very own Roman or Anglo-Saxon shield.

🏺 Saturday 30th May: Roman Inspired Pottery
Get stuck into some clay and make your very own pot inspired by ancient Roman designs.

✍️ Sunday 31st May: Roman Writing
Feel like a true Roman scribe as you experience the art of ancient writing by using reed pens and ink.

No booking required. These events are free, but normal admission charges apply. Tickets are valid for 12 months, so buy them now and enjoy all three activities and much more throughout the year.

The museum is open 11am to 4pm, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from April until the end of September. Check the website for updates.

Dogs on leads and picnics welcome.

To book your tickets today, visit: https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/visit-rockbourne-roman-villa/rockbourne-roman-villa-tickets

22/05/2026

Rook shooting anyone? Our riotous comedy The Pickwick Papers on sale now! http://www.bit.ly/ROS_SummerTickets

19/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give campaign.

With your help, we raised over £13,000 through the campaign, unlocking vital match funding to help children and young people find inspiration, creativity and joy in the arts when they need it most. Since the campaign closed, further gifts and Gift Aid have taken the total to over £18,000, which is a wonderful result.

We are also grateful to the donor who provided match funding and believes deeply in this work, helping every pound given to go further. Together, this shared commitment will enhance local children and young people’s connection to their local museum or gallery and access to creative opportunities

16/05/2026

🎉May Half Term Family Drop in Activities🎉

Looking for something creative to do with your family this half term? Come along to Rockbourne and join us for some fun, hands-on drop in activities!

🎨 Thursday 28th May: Shield Decorating
Design and decorate your very own Roman or Anglo-Saxon shield.

🏺 Saturday 30th May: Roman Inspired Pottery
Get stuck into some clay and make your very own pot inspired by ancient Roman designs.

✍️ Sunday 31st May: Roman Writing
Feel like a true Roman scribe as you experience the art of ancient writing by using reed pens and ink.

No booking required. These events are free, but normal admission charges apply. To book your tickets today, visit:

Rockbourne Roman Villa is a unique archaeological site and museum, situated in a peaceful part of Hampshire near the historic town of Fordingbridge, on the edge of the New Forest. Here you can walk amongst the remains of the largest known villa complex in the area, which once stood in the centre of....

14/05/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming back Rain or Shine Theatre Co on 21 June! Perfect for Father's Day 💐

12/05/2026

Only 3 days left to have your donation doubled in our match-funding campaign for our Children and Young People's Fund.

The more we raise, the more children and young people we can support, with opportunities and safe spaces to express themselves, explore their feelings and build confidence - like the ceramics workshops shown here.

If you can, please make a donation today, and make double the difference in the lives of children and young people.
Donations must be made before midday on 15th May to be eligible for match-funding.

Please make your donation via the Big Give platform here: https://buff.ly/0CIreUT

Thank you for your support 🙏

08/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to our Children and Young People’s Fund during our match funding campaign so far.

Your generosity is directly funding creative programmes across our venues, that provide safe spaces for children to express themselves, explore their emotions and build self-confidence.

Could you help us to help even more children and young people? We’d love to reach our target and have a little way to go!

By donating what you can before midday on 15th May, your contribution will be doubled, thanks to a very generous supporter of our work.

For more information about the work of our Children and Young People’s Fund and to make your donation, head to the Big Give platform here: https://buff.ly/0CIreUT
Thank you

27/04/2026

📢Big Give Match funding campaign - now live! 📢

Every donation made to the Hampshire Cultural Trust's Children and Young People Fund through the Big Give platform, from today until midday on 15th May will be doubled, thanks to a generous donor’s match funding of up to £10,000!

Your donation will fund creative programmes for children and young people struggling with their mental health, helping to build their confidence and emotional resilience.
Donations must be made via our page on the Big Give platform before midday on 15th May to be doubled in value.

Donate now to transform young lives through the arts.

Please donate here : https://buff.ly/EKSbxAF

11/04/2026

Thousands of tiny stones, one incredible story! 🏛️✨

Today is Slow Art Day, and we’re inviting you to look closer at the Roman mosaics here at Rockbourne.

These aren't just floors; they are intricate artworks crafted stone by stone nearly 2,000 years ago.

Instead of a quick walk-around we challenge you to spend 5–10 minutes with one mosaic. Trace the geometric patterns, notice the subtle color shifts in the tesserae, and imagine the artisan placing each piece.

What details do you see now that you’ve slowed down?

We are open today from 11am until 4pm. Normal admission applies. Dogs and picnics welcome. Free parking.

26/11/2025