Irchester Field School Home Learning Day – KS2
We're excited to open our National Award-winning Irchester Field School Learning Programme to home-educated learners on Friday 20th June 2025
Your day:
- Explore a live excavation alongside experienced archaeologists from the University of Leicester.
- Learn from passionate staff and volunteers at The Chester House Estate (CHE) and the University of Leicester School of Archaeology and Ancient History.
- Uncover the secrets of the Roman town through a fun and educational program.
Find out about your day via this link
Teaching level:
The activities will be taught at a level appropriate for children working at UKS2 (years 5 and 6). Whilst we welcome children outside of this range, you may need to provide differentiation support if you bring children working above/below this level.
Timings:
- Please aim to arrive by 9:30. All activities will start promptly at 10:00. If you are late you may have to wait to join your group until activity two.
- The programme will finish by 14:15
- You will receive an itinerary of your activities at least 1 week before your visit.
Ticket Options:
- Standard Ticket: Admission for one adult and one child.
- Additional Adult/Child tickets must only be purchased in addition to standard tickets.
- All children attending must have a ticket and be supervised by an adult at all times.
- As the activities take place on a live site, this event is not suitable for children (including babies) under the age of 7.
What to bring:
- Suitable outdoor clothing for the forecasted weather (this event will run regardless of the weather)
- A Pencil
- Outdoor shoes (no heels, open-toe sandals or flip flops)
- Packed lunch/water bottles
Capacity:
This event has a limited capacity, however, subject to demand, additional dates may become available.
Questions:
If you have any questions email learning@chesterhouseestate.org
Ticket options
We're excited to open our National Award-winning Irchester Field School Learning Programme to home-educated learners on Friday 20th June 2025
Your day:
- Explore a live excavation alongside experienced archaeologists from the University of Leicester.
- Learn from passionate staff and volunteers at The Chester House Estate (CHE) and the University of Leicester School of Archaeology and Ancient History.
- Uncover the secrets of the Roman town through a fun and educational program.
Find out about your day via this link
Teaching level:
The activities will be taught at a level appropriate for children working at UKS2 (years 5 and 6). Whilst we welcome children outside of this range, you may need to provide differentiation support if you bring children working above/below this level.
Timings:
- Please aim to arrive by 9:30. All activities will start promptly at 10:00. If you are late you may have to wait to join your group until activity two.
- The programme will finish by 14:15
- You will receive an itinerary of your activities at least 1 week before your visit.
Ticket Options:
- Standard Ticket: Admission for one adult and one child.
- Additional Adult/Child tickets must only be purchased in addition to standard tickets.
- All children attending must have a ticket and be supervised by an adult at all times.
- As the activities take place on a live site, this event is not suitable for children (including babies) under the age of 7.
What to bring:
- Suitable outdoor clothing for the forecasted weather (this event will run regardless of the weather)
- A Pencil
- Outdoor shoes (no heels, open-toe sandals or flip flops)
- Packed lunch/water bottles
Capacity:
This event has a limited capacity, however, subject to demand, additional dates may become available.
Questions:
If you have any questions email learning@chesterhouseestate.org
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