Romans
Workshop One
Let’s Discover – The Romans in Doncaster
Subject: History
Length: 1.5 – 2 hours
Key Stage: KS2
Location: Danum Gallery Library and Museum
Synopsis
Learn about Ancient Roman culture. Find out why the Romans invaded Britain and why they decided to settle in Doncaster.
During this workshop pupils will have the chance to dress in Celtic or Roman clothing and in an auxiliary soldier’s uniform, They will handle genuine Roman artefacts that are around 2000 years old!
Workshop Two
Let’s Dig – The Romans
Subject: History & Science
Length: 1.5 – 2 hours
Key Stage: KS2
Location: Danum Gallery Library and Museum
Synopsis
Learn about the Romans through archaeology. Find out more about the techniques of an archaeological investigation, how & why an archaeologist chooses an excavation site and how this helps us to understand life in the past. During this session pupils will take part in an archaeological tray study and handle genuine and replica artefacts. They will take part in a coprolite study to find out more about the Roman diet.
Price April 2026 – March 2027
Doncaster Local Authority schools are all Gold Members
Gold Members: 4 workshops onsite and 1 outreach workshop per package
Silver Members: 2 workshops onsite and 1 outreach workshop per package
Workshops on site at Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
Full Day (2 workshops per class): £10.30 per pupil (up to 35 pupils)
a minimum charge of £215+VAT for a full day
Half Day (1 work shop per class): £6.20 per pupil (up to 35 pupils)
a minimum charge of £160+VAT for a half day
Outreach Workshop
£7.20 per pupil (up to 35 pupils)
a minimum charge of £200+VAT per workshop
Lunch Space
Spending the whole day? Don’t worry we can reserve you our lunch space in the Rail Heritage Centre.
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Invoicing
You will be invoiced for your workshop after your visit. All payments are made via Buy Doncaster. Your workshop will be added to your basket upon booking.
