Why choose Portals to the Past?We are not just 'teachers that get dressed up'. Our multi-talented re-enactors are specialists in their field; true historians with a genuine passion for the past. The Portals team takes great delight in sharing their knowledge and their enjoyment of history with a whole new generation of history buffs.
As seen on film and TV...
Our Time Travellers are very much in demand for their depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for their subject. They regularly take part in historical re-enactments, and have appeared in many films, historical documentaries and on the BBC's 'Horrible Histories'.
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire
What activities are available during this school workshop?
We offer a full day's workshop, with period relevant group work and educational activities in the morning, which include a quiz, games, period artefacts and much more. Our afternoons provide the real fun after the morning's hard work.
Our Reception, KS1 and KS2 workshops have been designed to complement many curriculum areas including Maths, Geography, Science and English, based around group work, with relevant educational based activities and learning experiences appropriate to the period being studied, and at a suitable level for the age of children involved.
Please visit our website to find out more or email us to request specific information.
Our Reception, KS1 and KS2 workshops have been designed to complement many curriculum areas including Maths, Geography, Science and English, based around group work, with relevant educational based activities and learning experiences appropriate to the period being studied, and at a suitable level for the age of children involved.
Please visit our website to find out more or email us to request specific information.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
English Workshop
Storytelling
reading and writing as part of one of our activities
Prehistory Workshop
Stone Age
Graham and Sue have an array of Dino models, fossils and rocks. The children also get to meet Mary Anning.
Greeks Workshop
Greek life and achievements
This workshop has elements of Maths, English and Geography as well as artefacts and activities that bring the Ancient Greeks to life. Lots of fun in the afternoon as well.
Egyptians Workshop
Pharaohs
This workshop has elements of Maths, English and Geography as well as artefacts and having fun.
Romans Workshop
The Roman Conquest and Hadrians Wall
This workshop has elements of Maths, English and Geography as well as artefacts,
Saxons Workshop
Invaders and Settlers
This workshop in elements of Maths, English and Geography as well as artefacts and having fun.
Vikings Workshop
Invaders and Settlers
This workshop in elements of Maths, English and Geography as well as artefacts and having fun.
What size groups do we cater for?
Portals history workshops are designed to cater for up to 100 children, all day, working around your timetable.
Anything else?
Please note, if your school is located in a town or city we will require secure off-road parking for the duration of our visit to your school.
Who are Portals To The Past?
Bringing history lessons to life
We offer exciting, immersive and inspiring history workshops for schools, presented by a charismatic team of 'performing historians' with a deep-rooted passion for their subject.
Hands-on, educational workshops
Drawing upon an unrivalled pool of talented historians, archaeologists and reenactors, we typically visit more than 1,700 UK schools a year to deliver hands-on, educational workshops that leave kids (and teachers) buzzing.
Our Reviews from Schools..
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“a really amazing experience for the children to be a part of.â€
“a really amazing experience for the children to be a part of.†Herongate, Bucks
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“a really amazing experience for the children to be a part of.â€
“a really amazing experience for the children to be a part of.†Herongate, Bucks
★★★★★
“a really amazing experience for the children to be a part of.â€
“a really amazing experience for the children to be a part of.†Herongate, Bucks
★★★★★
“a really amazing experience for the children to be a part of.â€
“a really amazing experience for the children to be a part of.†Herongate, Bucks
★★★★★
a really amazing experience for the children to be a part of
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