Museum Workshop

A school trip to Roman Caerleon

Explore & experience:

  • A visit to National Roman Legion Museum. ​​​Explore the real Roman collections in the gallery and see a Roman garden. Try on replica Roman armour in a reconstructed Barrack Room and see how Roman soldiers lived. Take part in a facilitated workshop with one of our costumed Roman teachers at the museum.
  • A workshop guided by a costumed Roman facilitator.  Through role-play, pupils can be a new recruit in the Roman army, a patient visiting a Roman doctor, a pupil in a Roman school or enjoy a Roman seasonal feast. One topic per term - see details for dates and charges.
  • A visit to the real Roman Baths. Explore how Romans washed and relaxed nearly two thousand years ago. 
  • A visit to the outdoor Amphitheatre & Barracks sites. Discover the most complete Amphitheatre in Britain and the only legionary barracks still on view in Europe!

School visits are available Monday – Friday and our school trip schedule runs from 10:15 to 14:15 and includes the use of a lunch space. 

All sessions are self-led except for the facilitated workshop so visiting teaching staff must lead these sessions. Site staff will be present during all sessions apart from the outdoor Amphitheatre & Barracks sites. 

Souvenir bags are available to pre-order. Please inform us when you make a booking if you would like to order. 

To enquire about available dates and cost, please send your school’s name, number of pupils, year group and preferred dates to: learning.romans@museumwales.ac.uk 

Curriculum

Humanities: Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future. 

Age: 8-11

Learning objectives: 

  • Encourage enquiry and discovery by exploring ancient Roman ruins and artefacts.
  • Opportunities to be curious, question, think critically and reflect upon evidence.
  • Stimulate new and creative thinking.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the concepts underpinning humanities, and their application in local, national and global contexts.

A school trip to Roman Caerleon

National Roman Legion Museum

Booking information

To make a booking and talk to someone about this session phone (029) 2057 3546 or email learning.romans@museumwales.ac.uk