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Roman School Trip and Workshop Ideas

Invasion, conquest and settlement



Which Roman Britain school trips in the UK include forts and daily life?

Roman visits feature Hadrian's Wall, baths, and mosaics - illustrating invasion, empire, and legacy.

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 Saxons arrived, 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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Romans VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Ancient Rome Workshop & Wow Day
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Romans - Butser Ancient Farm
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The Romans Workshop
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The Romans changed the course of British history for ever. to great icons of the Roman empire, such as Julius Caesar, Claudius, Caligula, and Vespasian, Britain was always a fascination. In our...
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The Romans in Britannia
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The whole day is based around the Romans in Britain and how they impacted on the landscape. There are various activities during the day that keep the children engaged which will enhance their...
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Sayers Croft
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Lullingstone Roman Villa
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Roman Invaders
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To be or not to be a Roman - You decide
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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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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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Roman Britain Workshop: The Boudiccan Revolt 60AD
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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 was able...
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Ancient Rome
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During the course of the workshop day, our drama facilitator will guide your class through an exploration of the people found in Roman society, a selection of Roman gods and feats of Roman engineering.
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Chester Roman Amphitheatre
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Take a Roman school trip to the amphitheatre at Chester - the largest in Britain. Used for entertainment and military training, there have been two stone-built amphitheatres on the site. The first...
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Portchester Castle
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Portchester Castle's remarkable history begins in the 3rd century AD when the Romans built a vast fort here. Spend your Romans school trip walking within the Roman walls and stand at the top of the Great Tower to survey the landscape.
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Working Roman Fort
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Roman School Escape Rooms
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Roman School Trip Ideas - FAQs

Why do Roman trips work so well?
Standing on Hadrian’s Wall or exploring a Roman villa makes the topic “Romans in Britain” click for kids. Sites with dramatic stories - Boudicca, gladiators, forts, baths - keep children engaged and memorable experiences stick far longer than textbooks.

Workshops that come to school vs going to a Roman site: which?
Depends on budget, transport, and time. Workshops in school (armour, shields, mosaics, role-play) cost £200-£450 for the day. Site visits provide authenticity. We use workshops for Years 3-4 and site visits for Years 5-6.

Free Roman sites for schools?
Many English Heritage sites (Housesteads, Chesters, Arbeia) are free for booked school groups. British Museum’s Roman galleries and Corinium Museum in Cirencester often have free entry. Coach costs still apply.

Top 10 Roman school trips:

1. Hadrian’s Wall - Housesteads or Vindolanda
2. Roman Baths, Bath
3. Lullingstone Roman Villa
4. Caerleon Roman Fortress & Amphitheatre, Wales
5. Arbeia Roman Fort, South Shields
6. Corinium Museum, Cirencester
7. Wroxeter Roman City, Shropshire
8. Chesters Roman Fort
9. British Museum - Roman Britain gallery, London
10. In-school Roman workshops (e.g. “Romans Invade Your School”)

Roman trips for SEND?
Call venues early. Vindolanda and Housesteads have sensory bags and quiet areas; Lullingstone is flat and manageable. Workshops can adapt sessions with visuals and sensory items. Wheelchair users and children with autism have thrived with planned support.

Cost guide:
- Free sites + coach: £8-£18 per child
- Paying sites (Vindolanda, Roman Baths): £10-£22 per child
- Full-day in-school workshop: £220-£480 for 1-2 classes
- 2-day residential (e.g. Northumberland): £160-£280 per child

Book 6-9 months in advance for best rates and availability.

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.

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