New workshop for April 2025 - Romans in Britain

The Romans in Britain

The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain

‘Incursio Romanus!’ – Roman Invasion! Imagine the scene. Thousands of Iron Age warriors staring out from a clifftop overlooking the English Channel. The ships and soldiers of the Roman Empire are about to land on the beaches. It is 55bce and the Romans have had their eyes on the wealth and natural resources that Britain has to offer for some years now. This fearsome full-time army seemed unstoppable. After all, the British tribes were mostly farmers – called to arms only when their tribal leaders bid them. One of Rome’s most powerful generals, Julius Caesar was about to change the lives of the Britons forever. Join us, in our Roman Britain workshop, and find out exactly what happened next.

‘Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for making the Workshop such a wonderful experience for our children. They all had a brilliant time and we hope to see you back here again soon.’ Tino Roberto Malborough with St Huish Primary School 12/2/25

Possible Morning Activities

Welcome to the forum by Lucius and Livia

Learn about how Rome started with the myth of Romulus and Remus

Make a lucky charm pendant – Bulla (boys) or Lunula (girls) – to ward off evil spirits

Learn about Caesar’s attempted invasions in 55-54 BC

Explore the power of the Roman army through Emperor Claudius’s full invasion of 43ce

Discover how the ‘Romanisation’ of Britain led to technological advancement in road building, town planning, and military developments such as Hadrian’s Wall.

Building a working siege catapult - onager

‘History Workshop Devon delivered an immersive, exciting workshop. The children were really engaged and learnt so much about history in 1 day.’ Amy Charles, Y4/5 teacher - Ide Primary School.

‘The activities were phenomenal, practical and supportive of the children’s learning.’ Mrs Squire (TA).

Possible Afternoon Activities

Play Roman boardgames Latrunculi and Mancala

Find out how British resistance, such Boudica’s rebellion, was dealt with by the fearsome might of Rome.

Experience the kind of training that a Roman legionary had to undertake, this may include:

Team and strength building with a tug o’ war competition

Learn how to throw javelins accurately

Practising army drill and the formation of the triple line, wedge and testudo (tortoise)

Hitting a target using safety bows and arrows

Become a ‘Balearic slinger’ in the Roman army using slings and safety ‘ammunition’

Let History Come To You!

Please note that we can be very flexible about the order and timings of these activities. Our workshops will accommodate the needs of your class and the learning of your pupils.

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