Roman Remedy Making

A hands-on family activity at The Roman Baths where children can blend herbs to create a Roman-inspired remedy to take home.

A hands-on family activity at The Roman Baths explores Roman medicine and ancient healing traditions through practical herb-mixing.

Participants use real herbs to blend a remedy based on traditional medicinal uses, learning how Romans used natural plants and how many are still used today. Each participant takes their herbal mixture home.

Need to know

• Takes place in the Panorama Room at The Roman Baths
• Runs between 10:00am and 3:00pm
• Included with a Roman Baths ticket; free for Discovery Card holders
• Ideal for families with children aged 5–12 (younger siblings can join)
• All children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dry activity: mixing herbs into small containers

Booking is recommended to reserve a preferred time slot.