Birdoswald Roman Fort Education Visit

We offer free entry to qualifying learning groups. By booking a free education visit, you can discover Birdoswald Roman Fort and get up close to the ruins in your own way. Explore the once bustling fort, see the longest remaining stretch of Hadrian's Wall, and imagine what life would have been like on the edge of the Roman Empire in the visitor centre. Download the free resources below to help ensure students get the most out of their learning before, during and after your visit.

Learning Resource:

• Use the information and activities in this Teachers' Kit to explore the story of Hadrian's Wall. Walk the Wall in your Playground, carry out a Wall Safari or find out more about daily life for people along the wall. You can access your learning resource here: Hadrian's Wall Teachers' Kit (KS1-4)
• Featuring historical information and sources, this pack gives an overview of Birdoswald Roman Fort's history. You can access your learning resource here: Birdoswald Roman Fort Teachers’ Resource Pack (KS2–KS3)
• Engage with the colours, sounds, smells and textures in the gardens at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens with our sensory trail. You can access your learning resource here: Wild Child Sensory Trail (KS1-KS2)
• Use our Activity Trail to help KS2 and KS3 students explore Birdoswald Roman Fort. You can access your learning resource here: Birdoswald Roman Fort Activity Trail (KS2–KS3)
• This pack will help you use the Roman handling collection at Birdoswald Roman Fort. To book this resource, contact our Education Bookings Team. You can access your learning resource here: Birdoswald Roman Fort Handling Collection (KS2–KS3)