Step into the world of Ancient Rome in this immersive escape room adventure for KS2 pupils. Using iPads and Augmented Reality, children work in teams to solve puzzles, collect virtual artefacts and uncover clues hidden across the Roman Empire. Through three exciting challenges, pupils discover who the Romans were, investigate the remarkable achievements of Julius Caesar and explore the lasting legacy that Roman civilisation has left on Britain today.Designed by teachers and linked to the KS2 curriculum, the workshop develops historical knowledge alongside essential skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving. As pupils progress through the adventure, they unlock key topic vocabulary, answer enquiry-based questions and earn points for their class on the national Puzzle Locker leaderboard.
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Our workshop days are designed to be shared between 3-4 KS2 classes. Each class or year group can select a theme to match their current topic. We currently have the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, and WW2, with Vikings, Space, and Tudors planned for the middle of 2026!
Each Puzzle Locker day includes the following activities:
1. Pre-Workshop Introduction (30 minutes)
Before the escape room adventure begins, teachers are provided with a classroom-based PowerPoint briefing. This includes tutorial videos, clear learning objectives, and background information to build excitement and prepare pupils for the challenge ahead.
2. The Escape Room Experience (60 minutes)
The main event takes place in the school hall. Each topic features three mini escape rooms, lasting approximately 12-15 minutes each. Every level is enquiry-based, encouraging pupils to work in teams to solve puzzles, collect artefacts, and unlock clues that help them answer their key question.
3. Follow-Up Resources (60 minutes)
To extend learning beyond the experience, every workshop comes with follow-up resource packs created by qualified teachers. These include word searches, crosswords, comprehension tasks, and maths challenges to reinforce the learning objectives in a fun, engaging way.
Each Puzzle Locker day includes the following activities:
1. Pre-Workshop Introduction (30 minutes)
Before the escape room adventure begins, teachers are provided with a classroom-based PowerPoint briefing. This includes tutorial videos, clear learning objectives, and background information to build excitement and prepare pupils for the challenge ahead.
2. The Escape Room Experience (60 minutes)
The main event takes place in the school hall. Each topic features three mini escape rooms, lasting approximately 12-15 minutes each. Every level is enquiry-based, encouraging pupils to work in teams to solve puzzles, collect artefacts, and unlock clues that help them answer their key question.
3. Follow-Up Resources (60 minutes)
To extend learning beyond the experience, every workshop comes with follow-up resource packs created by qualified teachers. These include word searches, crosswords, comprehension tasks, and maths challenges to reinforce the learning objectives in a fun, engaging way.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Romans Workshop
Romanisation and ways of life Roman Buildings The Roman Army Our Roman Legacy
In this immersive Ancient Roman escape room, pupils travel back nearly 2,000 years to explore one of history's most influential civilisations. Working in teams, they solve puzzles, collect virtual artefacts and uncover clues as they progress through three themed mini escape room challenges.
Each challenge is built around a key enquiry question and has been designed to support KS2 curriculum objectives while developing communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Room 1: The Lost Map of Rome
Key Enquiry Question: Who were the Romans?
A valuable map of the Roman Empire has been torn into pieces in a Roman temple. Pupils must solve a series of puzzles to recover the missing sections and restore the map before it is lost forever.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand where and when the Roman Empire existed.
- Explore how the Roman Empire expanded across Europe.
- Discover why the Romans invaded Britain.
Curriculum Links
- The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain.
- The growth and expansion of civilisations.
- Chronology and historical interpretation.
Room 2: Restoring Caesar's Legacy
Key Enquiry Question: Who was Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar's achievements have been hidden from history. Pupils must solve puzzles, recover lost artefacts and rebuild his legacy before it disappears forever.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand who Julius Caesar was.
- Explore his role in expanding the Roman Empire.
- Discover why he remains one of history's most famous leaders.
Curriculum Links
- Significant individuals in history.
- Leadership and power in Ancient Rome.
- Understanding historical sources and evidence.
Room 3: The Lost Scrolls
Key Enquiry Question: What did the Romans do for us?
Ancient scrolls recording Rome's greatest achievements have vanished. Pupils must work together to recover them and uncover the inventions, ideas and engineering that continue to influence our lives today.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify key Roman inventions and achievements.
- Explore the lasting legacy of Roman civilisation.
Curriculum Links
- Roman influence on Britain.
- Legacy and continuity through history.
By the end of the workshop, pupils will have answered three key enquiry questions, developed a deeper understanding of Ancient Rome and discovered how the Romans shaped Britain through an engaging, curriculum-linked learning experience.
What size groups do we cater for?
We work with 3-4 KS2 classes per day, and each class or year group can choose a workshop that fits their current topic.
Each escape room experience in the school hall can accommodate up to 36 pupils at once. We provide 12 interactive puzzle mats and 12 iPads, with pupils working in teams of three to complete the challenges.
Please note: The escape room must take place in the school hall. When booking, consider hall availability around breakfast clubs, break times, and lunch.
Each escape room experience in the school hall can accommodate up to 36 pupils at once. We provide 12 interactive puzzle mats and 12 iPads, with pupils working in teams of three to complete the challenges.
Please note: The escape room must take place in the school hall. When booking, consider hall availability around breakfast clubs, break times, and lunch.
Access for visitors with disabilities
We aim to make our workshops as inclusive as possible. However, our escape room experiences may be challenging for children with visual impairments.
As a new provider, we're committed to improving accessibility and welcome teacher feedback to help us adapt and develop our workshops for all pupils.
As a new provider, we're committed to improving accessibility and welcome teacher feedback to help us adapt and develop our workshops for all pupils.
Who are Puzzle Locker?
Puzzle Locker creates immersive Augmented Reality (AR) escape room workshops that bring the primary curriculum to life. Developed in collaboration with curriculum experts, our workshops combine engaging educational content with innovative AR technology to create unforgettable learning experiences for Key Stage 2 pupils.
Using iPads and interactive AR puzzle mats, we transform school halls into exciting team-based escape rooms where children solve curriculum-linked puzzles, uncover historical artefacts, answer enquiry questions and work together to complete immersive missions. Every experience is carefully designed to inspire curiosity, deepen subject knowledge and make learning both memorable and meaningful.
At the heart of every Puzzle Locker workshop are the 4Cs of 21st-century learning, helping children develop the skills they'll use throughout education and beyond.
Critical Thinking
Children analyse clues, identify patterns and solve increasingly challenging puzzles that encourage logical thinking and strategic decision-making.
Communication
Success depends on sharing ideas, listening carefully and discussing solutions, ensuring every team member contributes to the challenge.
Collaboration
Every pupil has an important role to play. Children work together, support one another and celebrate shared achievements as they progress through each mission.
Creativity
From decoding ancient symbols to uncovering hidden artefacts, pupils think imaginatively and approach problems from different perspectives.
More than just an enrichment activity, Puzzle Locker is a fully curriculum-linked learning experience that combines immersive technology, teamwork and enquiry-based learning to create lasting educational impact. Whether pupils are exploring Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Romans, Vikings, Tudors, Space or World War II, every workshop is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and leave children talking about their experience long after the day has finished.
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