This Educational session is designed for Year 4, 5 and 6. It has a maximum capacity of 32 students and is £90 per session. We recommend combining the artefact workshop with self-guided gallery visit, lunchroom and seeing the ruins in the park. We can offer a timetable for up to 4 classes (120 pupils). We can offer a morning or afternoon timetable, running 10am-1pm or 11-2pm.
It is perfect for bringing to life the topic of the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain and for students to gain knowledge about the archaeologists who undertook the original excavations.
What you need to know
Year group: 4, 5, 6
Group size: Up to 32 per workshop (and up to 4 groups that alternate activities)
Cost: £90 per workshop. Our full timetable includes one hour in the gallery (£5 per pupil) and lunchroom (£10 per hour)
Duration: One hour workshop. Full timetable is 3 hours, including one hour workshop, one hour in the gallery, half hour per 32 for lunch, half hour seeing ruins in the park.
What happens in the workshop?
This hour-long workshop explores Roman Verulamium through handling genuine artefacts to build a picture of daily life in the town. Students will roleplay as archaeologists through investigating a variety of aspects of Roman daily life. They will consider the similarities, differences, continuity and changes between Roman times and their own lives.
Skills/Learning Objectives
- Students will gain an understanding of Roman daily life at Verulamium
- Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the modern and Roman worlds
- Develop students’ enquiry and analysis skills through artefact investigation
We also offer an artefact workshop for KS3-5.
We are now taking bookings for academic year 2026-27. There are a few slots left for this summer term so do get in touch if you are interested in booking.
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Year 4 teacher"We had a really lovely time. The kids were so excited to see what we have been learning about ‘in real life’ and so close to home! One of the children said it was the best day of her life and that it made her realise that she wants to be a historian. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. Thank you so much for making it such a special visit."
Sandford Award
Our learning programmes have been awarded the Sandford Award for the quality of heritage learning on offer. In order to receive this award, our learning programmes must meet the following criteria:
- The learning programmes are delivered in a way that engages, informs and inspires visitors
- The learning provision at our sites contributes to an understanding of the local and national heritage
- Our learning programmes have been developed through consultation with customers and learning providers and advisers
- There is attention to good management and administrations during all aspects of the visit
- Learning resources and services are provided which enhance the quality of the learners' visit
- The statutory requirements are met and essential additional policies and strategies are in place.