Visiting us at the Grosvenor Museum
If you are bringing a school group to Chester (Deva), then there is no better way than to visit us through our partners at the Grosvenor Museum. A visit to the museum’s Roman exhibits and artefacts combined with a Roman soldier patrol is an ideal way to start the topic or reinforce any teaching that has been done already.
The day includes a workshop led by one of the museum’s education officers, which includes hands‑on artefact handling. Worksheets are also provided, created using information drawn directly from the exhibits.
Groups arriving are met at the museum by a Roman soldier in full and authentic armour and brought to attention in the style of a sergeant major, who welcomes them to 25 years of service in the legion.
Our new recruits are then given an insight into the life of a Roman soldier and the rigours they must endure in the British climate. They swear an oath to the emperor before heading out to Chester’s own Roman Amphitheatre.
A day at the Grosvenor Museum includes:
A Roman soldier patrol and legionary formation training
Time in the museum galleries
A free lunch room for schools
Museum Workroom and artefact handling session
A visit to the museum shop.
The day starts at 10.30am ends at 2.00pm
Book Your Visit
For full details and bookings of this service, please contact the education team at the Grosvenor Museum on 01244 972120. Make sure you leave your name and contact details if you get through to the answering machine. The team is brilliant at getting back to you.
Alternatively, you can send an email directly to the educational team.