Roman Invaders

Mount Cook School Trips

Why book 'Roman Invaders' with Mount Cook for School Trips and Educational Visits?

Learning about the Romans at Mount Cook Adventure Centre offers a unique and immersive experience that goes beyond traditional classroom learning. Mount Cook combines historical learning with exciting outdoor activities. These activities not only educate, but also develop teamwork and leadership skills through experiences like building a land kart or participating in archery sessions.

The centre’s programs are designed to supplement the Key Stage 2 curriculum, ensuring that the activities are educationally relevant and aligned with school learning objectives. The immersive nature of the activities ensures that students retain what they learn, creating lasting memories through experiences like a preparing for a Roman siege and meeting a legionary.

Mount Cook’s activity sessions have been recognised for their emphasis on safe practice, education, personal and social development, and (of course) enjoyment! We are proud to be an AHOEC Gold Standard Centre, as well as holding the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge and AALA licence. We know that learning can successfully extend beyond the classroom walls and into the great outdoors. When done effectively, learning outside of the classroom transfers into a variety of life skills, and changes in attitudes and behaviours.

Teacher Checklist

Risk Assessments
Inspection Visits
Free Places for Teachers
Resource Packs
LOtC Quality Badge
AALA Licence
Institute of Outdoor Learning
British Activity Providers Association
Adventure Mark

What activities are available during group visits?

Activities for our Roman Invader package include:

- Marching Formations & Dress the Solider
- Archery & War Games
- Cart Building
- Archaeological dig
- Bushcraft

New: The Labours of Hercules (evening activity exclusive to residential stays)

Other history topics covered by our Educational Packages include Roman Invader and The Vikings Explorer!

Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

Romans

The Roman Army Our Roman Legacy Romanisation and ways of life Roman Buildings The Roman Conquest and Hadrians Wall

Jump 2000 years into the past with your Key Stage 2 students, and learn how the Romans invaded Britain through hands on activities and outdoor learning.

With activities designed to supplement the KS2 curriculum, immerse yourself in this fascinating time period by meeting a Roman solider and trying on his armour. Other activities include a roman military drill, archery, and land kart building.

Learn marching drills with a real life Roman solider, including a Testudo formation, to learn how the Roman army conquered Britain.

Discover and explorer how we learn about the past using archaeology in our dedicated dig site to search for artefacts.

Build an old-fashioned wooden cart and learn about how transporting goods became much more efficient with the advent of roads in Roman times.

Learn to shoot a bow, and about its use in Roman times, as both a hunting and military weapon. Discover the history of the bow and its development over time.

What size groups do you cater for?

Our maximum capacity is 180 guests.

Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?

We have two break-out rooms which can be hired exclusively for classroom sessions and can accommodate up to 70 pupils. These spaces also include tables, chairs, a projector, screen and a whiteboard.

Is there first aid on site?

All of our staff have undertaken an Outdoor First Aid Course and have regular First Aid refresher training throughout the year.

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

Our purpose-built Centre offers level access from the main entrance to reception and the main dining hall, all ground floor accommodation, the self-catering kitchenettes, and communal toilets and showers. Around our site we also offer wheelchair access to our main activity field, high ropes course and archery ranges.

We have two wheelchair accessible bedrooms within our Centre which offer a double bed, with room for a carer, and plenty of unobstructed floor space. Each disabled bedroom comes with a private en suite wet room, a wall mounted shower seat and a number of thoughtfully positioned grab rails. There are disabled assistance pull-cords in the bedroom and bathroom areas.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

We believe that the outdoors should be accessible for all, regardless of age, ability or background. Mount Cook offers a friendly, safe and supportive environment for groups of children, young people and adults with disabilities and additional needs. We offer a range of exciting outdoor activities which can be tailored to suit most specific requirements. Our activities are always fun, with a strong emphasis on developing key skills such as teamwork, communication and self-confidence.

Anything else?

There is a wealth of research to support the positive effect that spending time in the natural world has on the health and emotional well being of children and young people. Residential trips have also been proven to enhance personal growth, increase self-confidence away from home and develop mental and emotional resilience in the face of set-backs.

Our Centre provides a safe, friendly environment where children have the freedom to enjoy the outdoors and develop a sense of empathy and care towards the environment. We also know that encouraging children to be active at a young age increases their chances of engaging in sports or outdoor activities later on in life.

Who are Mount Cook?

Mount Cook Adventure Centre is a not-for-profit organisation, based on the outskirts of the Peak District. We use the spectacular natural environment surrounding our Centre, to offer a range of exciting outdoor adventurous activities and engaging educational workshops.

The best outcomes in outdoor learning are achieved when the activities we offer relate to your classroom teaching, whilst encouraging positive personal and social development. That's why we have developed a selection of primary packages that make history fun, engaging and informative.

We are proud to be an AHOEC Gold Standard Centre, as well as holding the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge and AALA licence. We know that learning can successfully extend beyond the classroom walls and into the great outdoors. When done effectively, learning outside of the classroom transfers into a variety of life skills, and changes in attitudes and behaviours.

Special rates for schools
outside of peak season

£24.75 + VAT per person for a full day of Roman activities

Only available until February 2025!

Jump into the past with your Key Stage 2 at Mount Cook to learn about how the Romans conquered Britain this winter. With outdoor activities, fancy dress and interactive learning, your students will never forget their preparing for their first siege or meeting a Roman solider.

Roman Invader packages are only available until 28th February 2025 for just £24.75 + VAT per person.

Teacher Checklist Mount Cook

Risk Assessments
Inspection Visits
Free Places for Teachers
Resource Packs
LOtC Quality Badge
AALA Licence
Institute of Outdoor Learning
British Activity Providers Association
Adventure Mark