Step into the remarkable world of Roman Britain with our engaging KS2 Romans LEGO workshop. In this 75-minute hands-on session, students will uncover when and where the Romans settled in Britain, explore their impact on British life, and understand their legacy as builders, innovators, and conquerors. Through a collaborative building challenge, students will work together to create a Roman settlement, choosing from structures like bathhouses, forts, villas, and transport routes. This immersive workshop offers students a memorable journey into Roman Britain, blending history, creativity, and teamwork to bring the ancient world to life through LEGO.

Topic: Roman Britain – History KS2

Main Activity: Building a Roman settlement, choosing from structures like bathhouses, forts, villas, and transport routes.

Duration: 75 Minutes

This workshop is part of our KS2 School Workshops series, focusing on the topic of Roman Britain. In addition to this workshop, we offer a variety of other engaging history themed workshops, such as Ancient Egypt, Vikings and Mayans. These workshops are designed to educate and inspire young learners about historical topics and what we can learn from them.

In our KS2 Roman Britain workshop, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Roman society and its significant impact on Britain’s history. They will explore the arrival of the Romans in Britain, the expansion of their settlements, and the influence of Roman trade routes and infrastructure.

Students will delve into the roles of Roman leaders, the design and purpose of Roman roads, buildings, and forts, and the cultural beliefs that shaped daily life in Roman Britain. Additionally, they will investigate the construction techniques used to build Roman settlements, learning how Roman engineering and architecture played a key role in their legacy. Through interactive and creative LEGO building activities, students will bring Roman Britain to life, constructing roads, buildings, and defensive structures to create a collaborative Roman settlement.

By the end of this KS2 school workshop, students will be able to define and describe key elements of Roman society and understand the historical and cultural significance of Roman Britain. They will identify important aspects of Roman life, such as the roles of builders, soldiers, and settlers, and explain the purpose of Roman roads, architecture, and fortified settlements.

Additionally, students will demonstrate their understanding by constructing detailed LEGO models of a Roman settlement, incorporating building techniques inspired by Roman engineering. Through these models, they will reflect on the Romans’ enduring legacy as builders and innovators, and the skills that helped shape their influence on Britain’s history.

Our KS2 Roman Britain LEGO Building Workshop is a 75-minute session filled with immersive, hands-on learning. We begin with an engaging visual presentation that introduces Roman Britain, exploring who the Romans were, why they came to Britain, and the significance of their roads, forts, and architectural advancements.

This sets the stage for an exciting LEGO building challenge, where children first construct elements of Roman transportation, such as boats or carriages, and then collaborate to build a Roman settlement complete with structures like bathhouses, villas, or forts. This approach helps students understand the importance of Roman engineering, craftsmanship, and community life in Britain.

We conclude the workshop by summarising the key lessons learned and encouraging teachers to capture photos of the LEGO creations. This workshop not only educates but also inspires creativity and critical thinking through the playful construction of Roman history.