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The Roman Empire and its Impact on Britain

Grosvenor Museum 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Investigate the Romanisation of Britain and explore life in Roman Chester with our partners www.romantoursuk.com

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A Day at the Mill: Covering Science and History

Stretton Watermill Mill Lane, Stretton, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Your themed visit includes a guided tour of our fully working watermill explaining the machinery, the history and the importance of the mill in food and farming.

Rivers

Grosvenor Museum 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Discover the history of the River Dee and how it has shaped the lives of people in Chester from Roman times to the present day.

Anglo-Saxon Settlers

Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Meet Ceolwulf, our resident Saxon, find out how his ancestors invaded and about his life in the settlement of Nort Wic in 975.

Viking Raiders

Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Step into the world of the Vikings with our Viking Trader. Discover fearsome weapons and how to form a shield wall.

Vikings and Anglo-Saxons combined

Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Step into the world of the Vikings, then work as an archaeologist to discover more about the Anglo-Saxons.

The Victorian Workhouse Experience

Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Experience the hard life of the poor in Victorian times by visiting the original workhouse for mid-Cheshire.

Prehistoric Britain

Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Find out how to survive as a Pre-historic hunter-gatherer and as a Bronze Age farmer.

The Innkeeper Tour

Lion Salt Works Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

All students meet the Red Lion Innkeeper, who will show you around this Scheduled Monument. Discover how salt was produced and the difficult conditions that workers endured, then explore our gallery space. In the afternoon take part in one of our education sessions. All tours and sessions are tailored to meet the needs of your […]

Much Ado Workshops: A Two Day Promenade Performance Project for KS2

Lion Salt Works Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

After taking a tour around our unique site, children will use the knowledge and understanding they’ve gained to devise their own drama, sound and dance pieces. These pieces bring history to life and are incorporated into a unique and inspiring performance at the end of the two days. For prices, further information and to book, […]

KS2 STEM – Local History (includes geography)

Lion Salt Works Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Join our Salty Scientist and discover more about salt through fun, educational experiments and hands-on activities!

KS2 World War 2

Grosvenor Museum 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Explore what life was like for people at home during World War 2. This session is held at the Grosvenor Museum and the nearby Cheshire Military Museum.