KS2 History Workshops

Primary History Workshops

We pride ourselves on providing engaging, exciting and informative workshops for KS2! Our workshop leaders are either primary trained teachers or have worked in primary educational settings, so we are not your 'stuffy, old' historians. We know how to engage, excite and encourage critical thinking in our audience, whilst also maintaining the high standards your school sets.

Where we travel to

We can visit your school in:

What activities are available during this school workshop?

All of our activities are hands on and accessible for all abilities. We ensure that every session has something to engage every learner you have in your school setting.

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Prehistory

Stone Age Bronze Age

Ever wondered where modern humans came from? Curious of how Homo sapiens and Neanderthals survived? Want some handy tips on creating your own hunting gear?

All of this and more can be explored with our stunning Stone Age sessions.

Egyptians

Pharaohs Mummies Gods and Goddesses Egyptian Religion Clothing Pyramids and Tombs Hieroglyphics Belief in the Afterlife

This intriguing and ingenious society had a lot to offer!

Do you want to learn more about what values the Egyptians held dear?
Are you excited to understand the importance of leisure for the elite?
Will your class enjoy a hands on day filled with activities?

Great, we cover all of this and more!

Romans

The Roman Conquest and Hadrians Wall Romanisation and ways of life The Roman Army Boudicca Rebellion Our Roman Legacy

Let your children explore the history of the Romans through item handing and investigation.
Discover how the Romans became so great, so fast!
Develop your understanding of the Roman economy and roles within society.

If you want a fantastic experience for your class, then please get in touch today!

Saxons

Invaders and Settlers Saxon Settlements Saxon Laws and Justice Arts and Culture Edward the Confessor

A nation split into 7 kingdoms. Invaders from overseas murder and plunder.
A fight for power like no other in British history. Who will save them?

Learn about Anglo-Saxon life using a wide range of resources. You decide if the pen really is mightier than the sword.

Vikings

Invaders and Settlers Viking Raids and Invasion Viking Trade Mythology and Culture

Beards, axes, pillaging... and growing vegetables.
Not all People from Scandinavia were vicious bloodthirsty raiders. Some just wanted to grow a few carrots in peace...

Learn all about the ruthless raiders of Lindisfarne, savage seafaring settlers and green fingered farmers with a brutal session on Vikings... Raagh!

Tudors

Restoration Period

An epic view of the most dramatic family feud in history. A chilling tale of murder and betrayal.
On one side we have a noble, powerful and intimidating king. The other, we have a far removed cousin, who believes the family throne should be his.

This workshop covers a range of themes and showers your children with exciting artefacts and theories about this era!

World War

How and why the War started War and the British Empire Trench Warfare Technological developments War Propaganda Women in wartime Air Raids Blitz and Battle of Britain The Home Front Rationing Evacuation D Day Landings and VE Day Drills and Marches

Learn how the Nazi party planned to invade Britain and how ordinary people stepped up to do out of the ordinary feats.
A workshop that focuses on case studies of actual SOE agents and Home Guard operatives.

Do your children have what it takes to complete their spy training?

Archaeology

All of our workshops are run by experimental archaeologists! We pose enquiry questions and develop investigatory skills throughout our different activities.

What size groups do we cater for?

90 (120 at a push!)

Access for visitors with disabilities

We adapt all activities to suit every learner.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)