Housesteads Roman Fort – English Heritage
Haydon Bridge, Hexham, NE47 6NN. England
Book a visit and fulfil your curriculum needs as you and your class explore Housesteads Roman Fort. March in the footsteps of the Roman soldiers through the fort, exploring the buildings where they lived and worked. Then learn about the life of a soldier, including the tools and weapons they used and the clothes they wore, through the objects that were excavated at the fort and are now on display in the museum.
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Discovery Visits at Housesteads Roman Fort
Meet a Roman solider
Students can discover what life was life for a Roman solider stationed at Housesteads. They will get put through their paces as Roman soldiers by Roman Veteran Rufus Aelius Victor and be guided in marching and drill.
Availability: April to July: Tuesday and Wednesday during term time, September to October: Monday to Thursday. Sessions last for 1.5 hours.
Murder at the Fort: A Roman murder mystery
Two skeletons have been found buried at the fort and students must explore the possible murder suspects. In the process, they will learn about life in the Roman fort, developing discussion skills and judgements based on evidence.
Availability: March to October: Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions last 1.5 hours.
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Education at English Heritage
Inspire your students in the places where history really happened on a free self-led visit or an expert-led Discovery Visit workshop. The following offers are included as part of The Great British School Trip:
FREE SELF-LED VISITS
You can bring your class to any of our sites entirely free of charge. We offer free entry to pre-booked schools, as well as free planning visits to help you make the most out of your day. Use our free downloadable resources to help with your planning and risk assessment.
EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS
Award-winning and immersive Discovery Visits are available at selected sites from just £100 per session per class. Students of all ages and abilities can meet characters from the past, role-play or handle intriguing objects.
Venue Details
Contact
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/housesteads-roman-fort-hadrians-wall/schools/
Address
Haydon Bridge, Hexham
NE47 6NN. England
Opening Hours
April-October: Monday-Sunday 10-5pm. Discovery Visits available Monday-Friday, November-March: Monday-Sunday 10-5pm