The Crofton Roman Villa house was occupied from about AD 140 to 400 and was the centre of a farming estate of about 500 acres. Nearby would have been farm buildings, surrounded by fields, meadows and woods.

The house was altered several times during its 260 years of occupation and at its largest probably had at least 20 rooms. The remains of ten rooms can be seen today, now within a modern cover building. Two rooms contain the remains of their opus signinum (concrete) floors, and three have evidence of tessellated (tiled) floors. Details of the under-floor central heating (hypocaust) can be seen, which features both channelled and pillared systems.

The site was fully excavated by the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit which also carried out the complete preservation scheme, with funding provided by Bromley Council. The Unit now manages the scheme in conjunction with the Council.

Not only is the villia open to the public, but we also take bookings from teachers for school visits (please see our teacher's information section below). Unfortunately due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we have been unable to take school bookings and welcome visitors during 2020. Please see below for our opening times and events.

Opening Times

Crofton Roman Villa will re-open in the 1st week of April until October, 2022

Tuesdays and Wednesdays only 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Plus the first Sunday of each month 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

Address

Crofton Roman Villa, Crofton Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8AF

Information and Bookings

Contact: crofton.roman.villa@gmail.com

Getting There: Orpington railway station is adjacent to the villa Bus routes: 61, 208 353, R2 and R7

Car Parking available off York Rise, adjacent Orpington Railway Station

Map

Watch the children virtual tour

Watch the virtual tour 2021