Bignor Roman Villa
Bignor, near Pulborough, West Sussex
Image: Bignor Roman VillaBignor Roman Villa preserves the remains of a Roman home with world-class mosaic floors, deep in the South Downs National Park. The mosaics, including a striking head of Medusa, are protected under historic cover buildings, and finds include the Bignor gold ring. A tearoom makes it an easy stop on a Downs day out.
Highlights
- Roman mosaic floors including the head of Medusa
- Historic cover buildings
- Bignor gold ring
- Roman armour display
- Tearoom
Good to know
- The season ends on 31 October 2026, with daily opening over half term
Getting there
Bignor Roman Villa, Bignor, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1PH
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Nearby
Image: Amberley MuseumAmberley Museum
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Boardwalks and hides through reedbeds and ponds below Arundel Castle, with ducks, geese and swans to meet up close. The short boat safari through the reeds is a hit with younger children.
Parham House and Gardens
One of the finest Elizabethan houses in the country, begun in 1577 at the foot of the South Downs and still a much-loved family home. Inside are historic paintings, furniture, textiles and clocks, while outside there are pleasure grounds with a maze and a four-acre walled garden.