Chesters Roman Fort and Museum Education Visit

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We offer free entry to qualifying learning groups. Book a free education visit, and plan your day in your own way. Explore the remains of a tranquil riverside bathhouse and imagine the bustle of the cavalry fort, which used to house over 500 Roman troops. Then visit the museum to see the large collection of Roman finds from the site, and learn more about antiquarian John Clayton who discovered them.

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)

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KS1-3 History: Local history study
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KS2 History: The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain; the 'Romanisation' of Britain and the impact of technology, culture and beliefs
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KS2-3 Geography: Consider why the fort was built in this location
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KS3 History: A study of an aspect or theme in British history from before 1066