Kings Weston Roman Villa

Kings Weston Roman Villa is an excavated settlement from the 3rd century with visible mosaic floors, a complete bath suite, and stone-based heating infrastructure beneath the rooms. The eastern building section reveals the layout and how these residential structures were organized.

The site was built in the 3rd century AD during Roman occupation as a residence for a wealthy family. Archaeologists uncovered it by chance in 1947 when construction workers discovered the remains during excavation work.

The villa's grand layout with spacious halls reflects how wealthy Roman-British families organized their households and entertained. The scale and design reveal the social standing these residents held within their community.

Access requires collecting entrance keys from Blaise Museum or Bristol Museum, where you will need to provide a refundable deposit. The site is open-air, allowing visitors to explore the excavated areas at their own pace.

Human remains were discovered beneath the mosaic floors, including a skeleton bearing injury marks that suggest violent events during the late Roman period. These findings offer clues about the turbulent changes the region experienced at that time.

Location: City of Bristol

Website: http://bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Leisure-Culture/Museums-Galleries/bristols-kings-weston-roman-villa.en?#internalSection1

GPS coordinates: 51.49730,-2.66724

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07