Exploring Life in Roman Britain: Year 8 Visit to Bath

Our Year 8 Latin students recently brought their classroom studies to life with an immersive, hands-on trip to Aquae Sulis (modern-day Bath). Moving away from the classroom, the students spent the day walking in the footsteps of the Romans to better understand the realities of life in Roman Britain.

The day centred on a lively and collaborative workshop where students acted as historians, debating the provocative question: “To what extent was Aquae Sulis a typical Roman town?” By carefully analysing authentic artefacts and examining regional evidence, the students weighed the impact of Roman cultural influence against the site’s unique local character. This exercise encouraged them to look beyond surface appearances and consider how diverse cultures blended during this fascinating period of history.

Following the intense debate, a guided tour of the iconic Roman Baths allowed everyone to walk through history and experience the architectural brilliance of the ancient world firsthand and to feel a connection to those who visited this sacred site two millennia ago. Ultimately, it was a day when the history they study in class became real, giving everyone a much clearer, more vivid picture of what daily life was actually like in Roman Britain.