KS2 History Workshops

Primary History Workshops School Workshop

We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales

Why book 'KS2 History Workshops' with 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.

What activities are available during this educational 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 Subjects do you cater for?

Curriculum topics available: 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.

Curriculum topics available: Pharaohs, Mummies, Gods and Goddesses, Egyptian Food 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!

Curriculum topics available: 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!

Curriculum topics available: 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.

Curriculum topics available: 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!

Curriculum topics available: 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!

Curriculum topics available: 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?

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 you cater for?

90 (120 at a push!)

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

We adapt all activities to suit every learner.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

We adapt all activities to suit every learner.

Who are Primary History Workshops?

We are a small, family run company that delivers KS2 workshops across the country!

Collectively we have been teaching primary school children for over 30 years, and love what we do. We pride ourselves on the quality of our workshops as well as the quantity of the artefacts that we provide. Your children will be engaged throughout any of our workshops, with our interactive, and practical activities!