Romans

The year is AD 310. Help the residents at Bancroft Roman Villa to prepare for a grand celebratory feast and see if your students have what it takes to join to Roman legion. 

 

  • Suitable for KS 1-4. Please let us know if you have any disability requirements.

  • 9.50am to 2.10pm with a lunch break in the middle of the day. Please bring your own packed lunch.

  • We can assist in booking your coach hire with our local travel partners. Please contact us with your requirements.

  • Prices start at £7 per child, with a minimum booking of £250.
    Craft activities are an additional £3 per child. Please contact us if you would like to chat.
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  • Storytelling

    The dawn of Rome
    Learn of the origin of the capital of the world and bring the legend to life.

  • Re-enactment

    Join the Roman army
    Meet Fatalis who is recruiting soldiers for his legion. Have you got what it takes?

  • Roleplay

    A Roman banquet
    Get in costume and take part in a Roman banquet, either as a slave or an esteemed guest.

  • Problem solving

    Explore the villa
    Become an archaeologist and learn how to look for clues to unlock the secrets of the past.

  • Craft

    Train with mosaic masters
    Learn what mosaics are, the stories they tell and have a go at making your own.

Objectives

  • Understand where the Romans fit in Britain’s timeline

    Children to gauge an idea of time relative to their own age

    Learn how the Romans believed the city of Rome was founded

  • When did the Romans conquer Britain

    Why did the Romans need to expand their empire

    Weapons and armour of a Roman soldier

    Roman everyday technology

    The importance of training and discipline in the Roman army

    Latin military commands

    How to play Roman games

  • Types of food served at a Roman banquet

    Social hierarchies of nobles and slaves

    Customs and superstitions

    The importance of religion and superstition in everyday life

    How to play Roman games

  • What is Archaeology

    Looking for clues, how do we find out about the past

    Knowing the difference between 'knowing' and 'a best guess'

    Roman bathing practices

    Comparing Roman lifestyle and homes with modern days

  • Learn about Roman art styles

    How were mosaics made

    Make a Roman-style mosaic to take home

    The stories portrayed in mosaics

    Wealth and mosaics

Explore the Villa: If you are bringing 70-90 children then you will require a coach to remain with you for the day to ferry the groups to and from the villa. With less than 70 we can reconfigure the day so that this is not necessary.
Mosaic masters: +£2 per child supplement

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