Meet Marcus the Medicus, or doctor, and learn about health and healthcare in our Roman villa. Dress up like a Roman, strike a Roman coin to take home and take the Art Trail challenge and see if you can find all our hidden replicas.
See a Roman hypocaust underfloor heating system at work as we fire up our Roman villa’s heating system for the day. Explore the heated dining room based on Somerset villas, and learn about the magnificent mosaic floor and the symbolism behind our frescos.
During your visit, you can explore an Iron-Age roundhouse under construction, a richly decorated Roman dining room, an Anglo-Saxon longhall, and a waterline replica of a Viking ship. Filled with handcrafted furniture and art, you will immerse yourself in thousands of years of heritage and discover the detective work behind its recreation.
The price includes free re-entry to the site during normal opening hours for the whole of 2023.
What’s nearby
After your visit, you can make use of the Avalon Marshes Centre, Marshes Hub Tea Stop and the Somerset Crafts gallery. You can also journey onto Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve and see replica wooden prehistoric trackway.
After your visit, you can make use of the Avalon Marshes Centre, Marshes Hub Tea Stop and the Somerset Crafts gallery. You can also journey onto Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve and see replica wooden prehistoric trackway.
Dogs
Unfortunately, we do not allow dogs into the site except for assistance dogs. Dogs are welcome in the wider Avalon Marshes Centre and must be kept on a short lead at all times. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the main area of Shapwick Heath, which is the closest nature reserve to the site.
Unfortunately, we do not allow dogs into the site except for assistance dogs. Dogs are welcome in the wider Avalon Marshes Centre and must be kept on a short lead at all times. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the main area of Shapwick Heath, which is the closest nature reserve to the site.
Accessibility
The reconstructed buildings are accessible but feature some uneven gravel surfaces and narrow spaces that may make turning in larger electric wheelchairs difficult. A manual wheelchair is available on site for visitors to loan if there are issues. Generally, light levels may be lower than you may be used to in modern buildings, and visitors are welcome to use a torch. Visit the Avalon Archaeology website for more information about accessibility.
The reconstructed buildings are accessible but feature some uneven gravel surfaces and narrow spaces that may make turning in larger electric wheelchairs difficult. A manual wheelchair is available on site for visitors to loan if there are issues. Generally, light levels may be lower than you may be used to in modern buildings, and visitors are welcome to use a torch. Visit the Avalon Archaeology website for more information about accessibility.
More Information
Please contact us at avalon@swheritage.org.uk if you want to discuss special requirements.
Go to www.avalonarchaeology.org.uk for more details, or visit our blog the see the latest work of our dedicated volunteers at https://avalon-archaeology.com/.
Key information
COST
The entry price includes free re-entry to the site during normal opening hours for the whole of 2023.
Adult £5.00, Concession* £3.00, Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £7.00, Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £12.00, Child (aged 5-17) £3.00, Child (under 5) and Carers Free.
*Concessions include over 60s, students and those receiving benefits.
DATE AND TIME
Sunday 13 August, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE
Avalon Archaeology at the Avalon Marshes Centre
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
No booking is required, entry tickets can be purchased on the day at Welcome Hut.
ORGANISED BY
SW Heritage Trust
PHOTO CREDIT
SW Heritage Trust