Nayland Primary School: Year 3 and 4 visit to Colchester Castle (October 2025)

Year Three and Four pupils from Nayland Primary School brought their study of Romans in Britain to life during an exciting trip to Colchester Castle. The day was filled with hands-on activities, including dressing as Romans and Celts, building a Roman villa, exploring mosaic designs, and discovering how Roman underfloor heating compared with the simplicity of a Celtic roundhouse.

Inside the museum, children examined genuine Roman artefacts, including jewellery, pottery, and coins, marvelling at how these everyday items have survived for nearly two thousand years. A highlight of the visit was a storytelling session deep beneath the castle, where pupils descended twenty-one steps into the Roman vaults, vividly illustrating their journey back in time.

The visit not only deepened historical understanding but also inspired lasting enthusiasm for classical learning and Britain’s rich Roman heritage.