Crofton Roman Villa is the only Roman villa open to the public in Greater London.
It was inhabited from circa. AD 140 to 400 and was the centre of a large farming estate.
Proposed refurbishment works
The council proposes to refurbish the Crofton Roman Villa between late 2025 and early 2026 including:
- Replacement of roof, doors and windows
- New internal and external fittings, finishes and public signage
- New accessible toilet
The exhibition design proposes to include:
- External signage, graphic treatments to windows and interpretative planting at entrance
- External and internal murals
- Internal educational panels carrying graphics, models, replica objects and interactive material
- Internal furniture and lighting
The council’s regeneration team is seeking your views on the proposed designs.
Refurbishment proposed plans diagrams
Please share your views by completing the feedback form.
Crofton Roman Villa refurbishment feedback form
Visiting the Villa - Schools
Crofton Roman Villa is now available to book for school visits taking place from Monday 2 June to Friday 25 July 2025.
School sessions are two hours; they include a talk about the villa and a brief history as well as art activities and the chance to dress up as a Roman!
Cost: £3 per child.
For further information and bookings, please contact culture@bromley.gov.uk
Visiting the Villa - Public
The Villa is not currently open to the public.
Opportunities to visit the Villa, including open days and events will be published here.
From Autumn 2025, Bromley Council will commence a refurbishment programme to improve the building that protects Crofton Roman Villa.
For enquiries, please contact culture@bromley.gov.uk