Romans Return! Celebrating the Ilminster Ring

Romans Return! is part of the half-term programme at The Museum of Somerset in Taunton. Step back into Roman Somerset this half term and enjoy a day packed with family-friendly activities inspired by life in Roman Britain. The Ilminster Ring, a Roman gold ring from around AD 297, goes on display for the first time.

What to expect:

• Saturday 24, Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 October 2026, 10am to 5pm, drop in
• Make your own Roman ring and design your own Roman mosaic
• Roman drill sessions with a Roman soldier at 11.00 am, 12.30 pm, 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm
• Meet a Roman, handle real Roman artefacts and dress up in a toga
• Giant chariot race game, Roman name generator and a Jewellery Trail
• "Activities are FREE, with a small charge for trails and to make a ring"