The Roman Empire
Learning Outcomes -
By the end of the Roman Empire VR Workshop, pupils will be able to:
✔ Explain why the Romans invaded Britain
✔ Describe life for Roman soldiers and civilians
✔ Identify Roman buildings and technology
✔ Explain how the Romans changed Britain
✔ Use key historical vocabulary
Step into Roman life
Travel back in time and experience life in Roman Britain with our immersive Romans VR Workshop. Using virtual reality, pupils explore Roman towns, roads, villas and army camps while learning how the Romans changed Britain forever.
This workshop brings KS2 history to life by allowing pupils to experience the sights and environments of the Roman world.
What Is the Roman VR Workshop?
The Romans VR Workshop is a fully guided, curriculum-linked experience designed for KS2 pupils. Using VR headsets, pupils can:
🏛️ Explore Roman towns and cities
🛡️ Visit Roman army camps and forts
🛣️ Travel along Roman roads
🏠 Step inside Roman villas and homes
⚔️ Learn about Roman soldiers and battles
The workshop is fully guided, age-appropriate, and designed to support classroom learning.
What Will Pupils Learn?
🏛️ Who Were the Romans?
Discover where the Roman Empire was and why the Romans came to Britain.
⚔️ Roman Soldiers and the Roman Army
Learn how Roman soldiers trained, lived and helped the Romans control large areas of land.
🛣️ Roman Britain
Explore how the Romans changed Britain by building roads, towns, bathhouses and forts.
🏠 Daily Life in Roman Times
Find out what Roman people ate, wore and did for work and entertainment.
🏺 Roman Technology and Engineering
Discover Roman inventions including roads, aqueducts and building techniques.
📜 Roman Legacy
Learn how the Romans influenced Britain today, including language, roads and cities.
Curriculum Links
This workshop supports key History objectives:
History
✔ The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain
✔ Understanding how people lived in the past
✔ Using historical evidence and sources
Cross-Curricular Links
Geography — Roman Empire maps and locations
English — diary writing and historical reports
Art — mosaics, shields and Roman patterns
Design & Technology — Roman engineering and structures
For all booking enquiries and for any further information then please get in touch below.
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This workshop will last approximately 45 minutes.
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Students will have their own individual headset in order to maximise the immersive experience.
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This workshop is suitable and can be adapted for KS1 - KS3 students.