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Historic site

Roman villa 500m south east of Hill House Farm

✦ Ancient woodland1 ha

Plan your visit

HeritagePlayWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Best for

5 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site with public access

Playgrounds

Strong match

Free

playground, parking

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Good match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Hiking

Good match

Free

Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Bath Skyline WalkWalking route9.6 km

An elevated clockwise circular with panoramic views of the Bath landscape. The contrast of the city, so close to this rural haven, has earned the area World Heritage Site status. Roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky uneven section, steps & a stile.

Named routeRef BSLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:30-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Limestone LinkWalking route58 km
Named routeRef LLLength 58 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Bath Two Tunnels CircuitCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route55 m
Named routeRef 4Length 55 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Named routeRef 4Length 28 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

Roman Villas, Church Lane, Box, Wiltshire

Roman Villas, Church Lane, Box, Wiltshire

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

9 nearby · Free · 86m

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Picnic spot

289m away

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Playground

2 · 273m away

✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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