Hucclecote Roman villa

Scattered foundations and low walls are all that remain of this Roman settlement, tucked away in a residential area on the outskirts of Cheltenham. The villa site, dating from the 2nd to 4th centuries, won't take long to explore - you're looking at maybe 20 minutes unless you're particularly keen on Roman archaeology.

What you'll find here are the excavated remains of rooms, corridors and a hypocaust heating system, though frankly it takes some imagination to picture how this would have looked in its heyday. The mosaics that once decorated the floors are long gone, displayed elsewhere or lost to time.

Archaeology enthusiasts will appreciate seeing the layout of a working Roman villa, but families with young children might find it a bit dry. There's not much interpretation on site, so bone up on your Roman knowledge beforehand if you want to get the most from it.

Since you're based at one of the nearby parks like Regency Court Park or Court Farm Camping, it makes for a quick historical detour rather than a day out destination. Pop by if you're already exploring Cheltenham's attractions, but don't make a special journey. The site feels somewhat forgotten compared to grander Roman remains elsewhere in the Cotswolds.