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Roman History Experiences - How to Bring Romans in Britain into Your Classroom

Looking for ideas for a Romans school trip for your class? We have plenty of options including forts and villas, emperors, and how people lived during the Roman occupation.

Teaching about the Romans immerses students in a dynamic period from 43AD to 410AD that transformed the UK's culture, infrastructure, and society. From luxurious villas to fortified military outposts, Roman Britain's legacy offers a vivid context for learning. Sites like Lullingstone Roman Villa in Kent which dates to around 80AD and features amazing mosaics, or the Working Roman Fort in Wrexham which is a complete working reconstruction. Cities like Chester and Bath boast an impressive Roman heritage provide unparalleled opportunities for Roman school trips and workshops, or schools further north can visit the iconic Hadrian's Wall and it's various nearby settlements.

Away from the front line which was pushing through Wales, past the Boudicca rebellion, towards Scotland (where they built Hadrian's Wall) Romans who had wealth or positions of power built themselves grand villas in the Mediterranean style, with magnificent mosaic floors, which must have looked completely alien to local people. From the evidence that does survive from the time, it appears that not all of the local inhabitants of Britain were keen to see that back of the Romans, with many seeming to adapt to a Roman way of life; clearly borrowing architectural styles.

Despite the time which has elapsed since the Romans left, and the many layers of building and destruction that have taken place in the interim, there are still many treasures up and down the country that give Roman school trips a wonderful insight into Roman life and the Romanisation of local people. If you are studying any aspect of the Roman occupation you will find some excellent Roman school visit opportunities on this page or in-school Roman workshops

Find a school trip or workshop for the following Romans topics: Boudicca Rebellion, Our Roman Legacy, Roman Buildings, Romanisation and ways of life, The Roman Army, The Roman Conquest and Hadrians Wall, and more.

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Hadrians Wall visible in the landscape of Northern Britain
Handrian's Wall in Northern Britain


Popular school trip February 2026 !

Mount Cook

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apple icon Subjects: Bushcraft, Geology, History, Prehistory, Romans, Vikings, SEN, Wildlife


Experience life in Roman times and meet a real life Roman soldier! Dress up in Roman armour and invade our Celtic Roundhouse. Shoot a Roman style bow and arrow, and learn more about Roman roads by building a cart to transport heavy items. Finally, discover and handle artefacts from the period with a...

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To be or not to be a Roman - You decide
To be or not to be a Roman - You decide
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The reality with regards to teaching the Romans is that like their Empire at its height; the subject is vast. So in putting together our workshop menu I have tried to focus on what makes them unique...

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Mount Cook
Mount Cook
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Experience life in Roman times and meet a real life Roman soldier! Dress up in Roman armour and invade our Celtic Roundhouse. Shoot a Roman style bow and arrow, and learn more about Roman roads by...

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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
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We have developed a fun and engaging learning programme covering various aspects of Roman life, including the life of a Roman soldier and finding out why some Celts hated the Romans from none other...

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Roman Invaders
Roman Invaders
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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...

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York City Overnight History Trip with Equity
York City Overnight History Trip with Equity
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York's history begins with the Romans. There are many Roman era activities in York to take part in, including a guided walk around the city which educates students about the history of the Romans in Britain and how they founded Eboracum, as York was known.
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Roman Trips for Primary and Middle Schools - Curriculum Travel
Roman Trips for Primary and Middle Schools - Curriculum Travel
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There are many great places to in the UK to visit and explore the history of the Romans. Hadrian's Wall and Housestead Fort, York and the Roman Wall, Bath and many more. We are able to tailor your...
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Romans
Romans
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KEY LEARNING IN THE ROMANS IN A DAY: – Life for Roman people, focusing on the beginning of democracy. – The categorisation of Roman people – slaves, plebeians and senators – and what each...
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Roman School Escape Rooms
Roman School Escape Rooms
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If you are studying the Romans then School Escape Rooms can bring their Escape boxes to your school to add a unique twist to your pupils learning experience. A series of 12 puzzle challenges will help...
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Sayers Croft
Sayers Croft
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Romans 43AD-425AD, On a Romans school trip, come see our reproduction of a legionnaires armour and arms plus what they would of worn and carried. plenty for children to try on and feel/touch.
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The Romans - BRAND NEW Escape Room Game
The Romans - BRAND NEW Escape Room Game
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In this immersive Roman escape room, pupils are transported back to Ancient Rome to recover a lost map of the empire, restore three broken statues of Julius Caesar, and retrieve missing scrolls...
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Romans Experience Day
Romans Experience Day
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In our Romans Experience Day pupils will step back nearly 2,000 years to the time of the Roman Empire. In this day children will: - Learn about the context of time, comparing their lives to the...
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York for Primary & Middle schools - Curriculum Travel
York for Primary & Middle schools - Curriculum Travel
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The establishment of the city dates back to approximately AD 71, marked by the strategic deployment of 5,000 soldiers from the Ninth Legion, who advanced from Lincoln to establish a fortified...
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Roman Workshop
Roman Workshop
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Julius Caesar's attempted invasion in 55-54 BC - Children begin by creating a human timeline to identify when in history the invasion occurred. Children then analyse the timeline to understand other...
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Old Sarum
Old Sarum
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During the Roman occupation of Britain, Old Sarum was called Sorviodunum. Find out more about a Roman Britain school trip using the ‘Hands-on Timeline’, and about a Roman lady called Lucia and how...
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Outreach
Outreach
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Newcastle Castle sits right on top of the Roman fort of Pons Aelius on Hadrian's Wall, so our team have a wealth of information on the Romans in Britain. Our workshops allow your class to look at and...
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Margam Discovery Centre
Margam Discovery Centre
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Uncover fascinating local histories through hands-on enquiry. Active participation and immersive activities guide children through our ancient past hidden within our modern landscapes. • Celts...
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Dan Tastic History
Dan Tastic History
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Ancient Rome Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit Bring Ancient Rome to life in the classroom! An exciting display of historical artefacts, armour, weapons, shields, 2000 year old coins along with...
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Romans and Britons
Romans and Britons
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Our workshops are designed to give a good overall view of the Romans and Celts, inspiring children with practical activities and hands-on exploration of the Roman invasion and the Ancient Britons who...
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Historical Experiences
Historical Experiences
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ANCIENT SUPERPOWERS: ROME • CONQUEST OF THE CELTS • LEGENDARY LEGIONS A) SUPER SOLDIERS B) AWESOME ARTILLERY • CARNAGE IN THE COLLOSEUM • BARBARIC BATTLES: CAER CARADOC, M EDWAY
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Portals To The Past
Portals To The Past
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Portals to the Past provide high quality history workshops in schools for KS2, led by experienced historical re-enactors and historians. Available across most of England. From the Stone Age through to WW2 our workshops come to your school.
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Roman school trip ideas for your class

1. One effective way to learn about Roman history is through guided walking tours in cities like York or Bath or at historic sites such as ancient forts, or archaeological ruins, where students can explore Roman sites firsthand. During these tours, expert guides will share stories about how the Romans founded the place and discuss its Roman past, allowing students to really connect with history. A guide can really helps them visualise Roman Britain's layout and understand the significance of Roman influence on modern cities.

2. Hands-on learning activities at archaeological sites, museums, or heritage centres provide another engaging approach. Here, children can explore reconstructed Roman villas, complete with working hypocausts and Roman mosaics. Handling real Roman artefacts, building mosaics, and experiencing reconstructed daily life give students a sense of what life was like for real people living in the Roman era, their culture, and technological advancements. Getting hands-on is a great way to make history both fun and memorable.

3. Virtual reality or VR technology is getting better every year and now offers a cutting-edge method to really immerse students in Roman history. Using VR headsets, pupils can virtually walk through the Colosseum, explore the streets of Ancient Rome, or witness the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii. It cannot replace a genuine Classics tour, but this technology creates an incredible learning environment that brings distant historical scenes to life in a memorable way. A virtual reality Roman experience could help your children appreciate Roman engineering and culture more vividly.

4. Role-play activities are excellent for exploring Roman society, military tactics, and culture. Students might role-play as marching legionaries, market traders, or by debating laws and beliefs. They may even learn a bit of Latin! Whether they are one of Boudica's warriors, or an everyday Roman citizen, these engaging activities help children develop teamwork, and give them a more vivid understanding of how Romans lived, fought, and worshipped.

5. Educational day visits to Roman archaeological sites like Hadrian's Wall, Roman forts, or Roman baths combine site exploration with guided activities. These day trips provide students with a vivid sense of history through storytelling, and visual landmarks. Your students can walk in the footsteps of the Romano-British culture that flourished in Britain under the Roman Empire following the Roman conquest in AD 43. These visits will deepen your pupil's historical knowledge, connecting physical remnants of Roman Britain with what they have been learning in the classroom.




Roman Britain & Arthurian Myth Summer School 2026
22 December 2025

Explore the intersection of history and legend at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) for the 2026 Roman Britain and Arthurian Myth Summer School. Based in Cirencester which was once the capital of a Roman province, this immersive programme brings ancient history to life through field archaeology and expert led tours.

Why is this a great choice for 2026:

Archaeological Dig: Spend a full week taking part in a live excavation of Roman temples in the Forest of Dean.

Iconic Site Visits: Explore Roman Cirencester, Chedworth Roman Villa, and the Roman baths of Caerleon and Bath.

Expert Leadership: This Roman history event is led by world-renowned archaeologist and TV presenter Professor Mark Horton.

Key Details for 2026:

Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire (GL7 6JS)

Dates: 24 May to 7 June 2026

Target Audience: Ideal for University students, A-Level History leads, and heritage enthusiasts.

Secure your place for 2026: [1]



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