ONE of the Isle of Wight's hidden gems will offer special family activities as it welcomes you to come and explore this half term.
Get ‘hands-on with history’ on Monday (February 13) and Wednesday (February 15), when Newport Roman Villa, on Cypress Road, opens its doors for two family-friendly clay days.
Inspired by the building skills of the Romans, visitors will be able to make their own clay tile to take home.
Box flue tiles were used in Roman villas to take the hot air from the underfloor heating up the side of the walls. They were often decorated with elaborate patterns so the wall plaster would remain in place.
Families can learn Roman construction techniques and make and decorate their own miniature box flue tile to take home.
Younger visitors can make a flat tile or be inspired by the Roman remains and make their own artistic clay creations.
The activity is £1 per person, including admission to the third-century Roman farmhouse, with drop-in sessions between 10am and 2pm.
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