Roman Tours

10/07/2025

28/06/2025

23/06/2025

🎉 Roman Weekend at Park in the Past! 🏛️
Step into the world of ancient Rome with real Roman soldiers!

📅 When: Saturday & Sunday
📍 Where: Park in The Past

🪓 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Axe & Spear Throwing
🎯 Test your aim with traditional Roman weapons!
💰 £5 per person
👦 Spear throwing: Ages 5+
👧 Axe throwing: Ages 13+

🛡️ 12:30 PM: Sign-Up for the Kid's Army
📋 Minimum of 10 children needed to start

🏃‍♂️ 1:00 PM: Kid's Army Begins!
Join the ranks and train like a young Roman legionary!

⚔️ 2:00 PM: Roman Combat Display
Watch history come alive with thrilling demonstrations of Roman battle tactics.

🪓 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Axe & Spear Throwing (Again!)
Missed it earlier? Here's your second chance!
💰 £5 per person
👦 Spear throwing: Ages 5+
👧 Axe throwing: Ages 13+

📸 Don’t miss this exciting chance to walk in the footsteps of Roman warriors!
Only at Park in the Past – an unforgettable adventure awaits!

29/05/2025

Hi all
We hope you are looking forward to auxilia at Park in the past as much as we are 😁.
Here is the time table for weekend activities.

11:00am axe spear throwing 15 minutes sessions till 11:45am

12pm first horse display.

12:30 sign up for kids army

1pm kids army

2.30pm military display

3:00pm horse display

3:30pm kids sign up

4pm kids army

Kids army free. If not enough kids turn up ( 10 minimum required) then we will do spear competition with kids and parents.

Axe and spear throwing charge is £5 per person. For axe throwing they must be aged 13 to 18+
Spear throwing aged 6 to 12+

13/05/2025

We're thrilled to share this glowing review from Ms. Swan at Tushingham- with- Grindley CofE Primary School - thank you for the kind words!

A huge shout-out to Thrax for delivering another unforgettable school visit!

Thinking about bringing your class to Park in The Past? Get in touch with us at [email protected] to plan your adventure!

"Our recent visit to Park in the Past as part of our primary school's history unit on the Romans was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, the trip was engaging, educational, and filled with fun hands-on learning opportunities that brought the topic of Roman history to life for our students.
A special mention must go to Cellan, who led our group with such enthusiasm and expertise. He was incredibly knowledgeable and had a natural talent for storytelling that kept the children completely captivated throughout the day. His entertaining approach made the history feel real and exciting, sparking curiosity and genuine interest among all the pupils.
The hands-on activities were a real highlight. Whether it was handling replica Roman artefacts, trying out Roman marching drills, or exploring reconstructed historical features, every part of the day was designed to immerse the children in the world of the Romans. The interactive nature of the sessions made learning so much more impactful and memorable.
The setting itself was beautiful and well-organised, with plenty of space for exploration and discovery. It was clear that a lot of care and passion had gone into creating an authentic and enjoyable educational environment.
We would highly recommend Park in the Past to any school looking for a high-quality, engaging educational visit. A huge thank you to Cellan and the team for making history come alive in such a fun and meaningful way."

12/05/2025

"Rome wasn't built in a day… but Mount Snowdon? Conquered in 9½ hours— by Romans in full kit!"

This weekend, three determined members of Roman Tours took on the incredible challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon wearing full Roman auxiliary gear— including studded, flat-soled caligae (definitely not your typical mountain attire!). Together, the team brought history to life with every step to the summit and back.

Along the way, we handed out over 100 leaflets promoting our partner Park in The Past and our upcoming 'Auxilia' event at the end of May. We had fantastic conversations and shared many laughs with very surprised hikers, many of whom felt like they had traveled back in time.

Don't miss 'Auxilia', 31st May– 1st June at Park in the Past, Hope, Wrexham, LL12 9HB.

This major event will feature Roman cavalry, traders, delicious food and drink, live demonstrations, and re-enactors from across the UK and beyond. It's a celebration of history, learning, and hands-on discovery for all ages.

It was a tough climb— but well worth it to spread the word about 'Auxilia' and share our passion for Roman history in such a memorable way!

08/05/2025

This Saturday, members of our re-enactment team will be challenging themselves to walk up Snowdon in order to promote our big event 'Auxilia' at the end of the month!

Auxilia will take place on the Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st of June at Park in the Past in Hope LL12 9HU.

There you can seize the opportunity to see different Roman groups from, not only across the U.K, but also from different parts of Europe. This event will consist of military displays, kids army, axe/spear throwing, Roman cavalry, Roman military war machines, incredible traders and more!

To find out more information about our event 'Auxilia,' keep an eye on our page and follow Park in The Past for key updates.

17/04/2025

Celebrating 29 Years of Roman Tours!

Today marks 29 incredible years since Roman Tours began—and what an amazing journey it has been!

From humble beginnings to becoming Chester's "Number One Tour", we've had the privilege of working with thousands of people from around the world, sharing our passion for Roman history and proudly supporting our local community and schools.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has helped shape our story—our brilliant team, our enthusiastic guests, and all those who continue to support and promote what we do. As we look to the future, we'd love your continued support in sharing our posts, raising awareness, and helping us inspire even more people to discover the power and relevance of history.

Some of our proudest achievements over the years include:

• Creating the first Roman kids army display, earning recognition as the "youth workers of Roman reenactment."

• Educating over 60,000 children in schools across the UK, in Chester, the Grosvenor Museum and at Park in the Past.

• Promoting Chester's heritage across the world through collaborations with the Grosvenor Museum, Heritage Festival, Heritage Action Zone, and Marketing Cheshire.

• We created and run Chester's beloved Saturnalia event annually, which has attracted the interest of Ghetti images. Their images of this festival have since been showcased across the world.

• Building the Roman Fort at Chester Racecourse to establish an international Roman festival, to now working with Park in the Past to reconstruct a working Auxiliary fortress. This has then created the foundations for a new Roman Festival which takes place every year called "Auxilia" at Park in the Past.

• Hosting the UK's largest Roman event, "This is Dewa," with 170 reenactors attending from across Europe.

• Running with the Olympic Torch as it passed through Chester at Eastgate in 2012.

• Participating in a Founders Day march through Rome, Italy.

• Welcoming thousands of visitors annually on our Roman Tours and Medieval Tours of Chester.

• Holding the No.1 spot on TripAdvisor for our Roman Tours, and No.7 for our Medieval Tours.

• Doing 10 mile sponsored walks for charity in full Roman marching kit.

• We have brought Chester's Roman Amphitheatre to life with the spectacle of gladiatorial combat displays.

And much much more...

We're proud of what we've accomplished—and even more excited for what's still to come.
Thank you for being a part of it all. Keep sharing, keep supporting, and let's keep history alive—together.

14/04/2025

12/04/2025

What a fantastic day full of discussions, craft and learning at the Roman Bath House in Prestatyn today!

Thrax thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone who came and we highly recommend taking the time to visit this well-preserved Roman site soon!

28/03/2025