Romans In Colchester
Suitable for KS2
Colchester was the first Roman capital of Britain and site of Boudica’s rebellion. Explore history where it happened.
Pupils will take on the role of archaeologists and learn about the events that led to up to Boudica’s revolt. They will discover the impact this had on people’s lives as Colchester changed from an Iron Age settlement to a prosperous Roman town.
The day includes time to visit the Castle shop. Alternatively, your pupils can take home one of our goody bags. Details of what is included and how to pre-order can be found under Downloadable Resources.
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Romans in Colchester Visit: Story Tour* + Hands-on Archaeology + Galleries
Journey back 2000 years as you descend into the Roman vaults under the Castle. This dramatic, interactive story tour will explore the Roman invasion and Boudica’s revolt. Work as a team to reconstruct a large model Roman villa and role-play life in an Iron Age roundhouse. Handle real and replica Roman and Iron Age artifacts to develop archaeologist skills by investigating and interpreting evidence. Explore the galleries and find out about life in Roman Colchester. Full instructions and a free pre-visit are available to support your session.
*Lift access in the Castle is limited to the galleries. An alternative story tour is available for children who are unable to access the vaults.
General Visit: Exploring the Galleries
Exciting new displays, interactive exhibits and gallery trails help your pupils explore the museum. Interactive displays include Iron Age and Roman villa areas with costumes and handling objects, and the Roman games display, which includes an interactive chariot ride.
To Support Your Visit
In the Resources section on the right, you will see two PowerPoint presentations, one for Upper and one for Lower KS2. These slides provide images and an overview of the Top 10 objects to look out for on your visit! Having some objects to spot will hopefully add an extra element of fun to your gallery time and build anticipation for your day at the Castle. The idea for this came from one of our Teacher Associates, so if you are interested in shaping our schools’ offerings, email us!
Colchester Castle
Full Day: £6.25
Goody Bags
Your pupils can take home a fun-filled, educational and great value memento from their day, all stored inside a compostable bag!
Please pre-order your goody bags before your visit by completing the order form above.
Please note if you have not pre-ordered goody bags they may not be available on the day, please order ahead to avoid disappointment.
Gift Shop
During your visit, don’t miss the chance to let your students immerse themselves in the delightful world of our Gift Shop – a treasure trove of memories waiting to be taken home.
Specially curated for our younger visitors, our pocket money section boasts an array of charming souvenirs, with prices starting from just 50p. It’s a perfect spot for everyone to find a special keepsake without breaking the bank.
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