History School Workshops and Outreach Programmes
Curriculum linked school history workshops are available for a wide range of topics and historical periods. Outreach workshops really come into their own by bringing history into the classroom in an engaging and inspiring way.
Historical school trips in your classroom
Delve into the past and bring historical events and eras to life with interactive sessions designed to extend the knowledge of your class beyond a list of significant historical dates in a textbook. These history school workshops are often run by knowledgeable historians and allow children to role-play as historical figures, handle authentic artifacts, or participate in hands-on activities that bring the curriculum to life.
The cost of a school trip is not insignificant. As schools tighten their belts and parents are more reluctant to sign those all important permission slips, venues are adapting to give you the opportunity to host a workshop visit from them. History school workshops that visit your school benefit schools and children who cannot afford the time or expense of a traditional school trip, by developing ways for you to bring their knowledge and expertise into your classroom.
Lasting anywhere from an hour to a full day, skillful education teams can deliver exciting and engaging history school workshops. A few of our favourites include constructing a round house in the playground, and bringing a real life viking into the classroom! The benefits associated with school workshop visits include not having to arrange and pay for transport, the children not having to bring along a packed lunch, and no need for risk assessments! You could even team up with another nearby school to reduce the cost further.
Alternatively, view this page to see our full range of school workshops covering more curriculum subjects.
Roman School Escape Rooms
School Trip All UK Regions
Subjects: History, Romans
Have you experienced the excitement of an Escape Room? We've turned it on its head for schools. Your pupils will have to solve a series of puzzles, locked up in a box, to find the key to stop the timer! Are yours pupils up for the challenge?
Roman School Escape Rooms
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Roman Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West Art, History, Celts, Romans, Performing Arts
We bring interactive history right to your school via a full range of resources including our mini-museum, replica weapons and games; all hosted by our experienced actors who bring history to life in the classroom
Living History Workshops Ks1 & Ks2
West Midlands, London & South East, North West, Yorkshire Archaeology, English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, History, Egyptians, Elizabethans, Greeks, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Tudors, Victorian, Vikings, World War, Performing Arts, Science, Biology
Theatre Workshop have been Wowing for over 25 years with fun filled active Living History workshops. Our session certainly have the WOW factor and will get you pupils scrabbling for the internet to research for themselves. Book NOW
History Through Toys
London & South East, East of England History, Twentieth Century, Victorian, Toys
A fascinating and fun visiting workshop using a wide selection of modern and historic real toys to explore the topic of History through Toys, it has been created to be a resource-rich engaging and interactive learning experience for pupils!
ToysInSchool
East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Design Technology, History, Beyond Living Memory, Egyptians, Victorian, Toys
An exclusive, fully hands-on toy making experience for your children where they get to make their own wooden toy from examples in Ancient Egypt through to 1940’s Lego (before the plastic). Includes a presentation looking at history and forces.
Viking Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Archaeology, History, Vikings
Learn all about the ruthless raiders of Lindisfarne, savage seafaring settlers and green fingered farmers with a brutal session on Vikings... Raagh! Beards, axes, pillaging... and growing vegetables.
Rubbish Shakespeare- 5 Star, Theatre Quality Shows and Workshops
All UK Regions English, History, Elizabethans, Performing Arts, Drama
Performances and workshops delivered at school! Less fuss, less cost and (dare we say it) better quality than a trip to the theatre. "Set up so cleverly, it really sings." Daily Record. "Like Horrible Histories, but funnier!" Primary Times.
Decades Dance Workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, North West, Yorkshire Citizenship, History, Twentieth Century, Music, Performing Arts, Dance, PSHE
Book The Best "Dance Days" - Decades dance workshops for schools. These workshops focus on the 20th Century dance styles, which are ideal for history topics and school anniversaries. With over 1000 5⭐ reviews from verified teachers!
Stone Age Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Archaeology, History, Prehistory
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.
Outreach
North East History, Celts, Greeks, Local History, Medieval, Romans, Saxons, Tudors, Victorian, Vikings
Newcastle Castle outreach brings history right to your classroom. We deliver hands on historical workshops covering almost every period on the Primary Curriculum. Your class won’t just learn about history, they’ll relive it.
Themed Storytelling
All UK Regions English, Human Geography, Ancient Civilisations, Local History, Medieval, Tudors, History, Geography
In the year that the IoE found reading for pleasure to have "a powerful influence on children’s cognitive development," our European Lifelong Learning study saw learners score 26% better in a standardised test. Bring these results to your school!
World War II Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West History, World War, Dance
QUICK! The sirens are sounding, it's time to get to shelter. Discover the lives lived by people here at home while the world is at war. Hear sirens, learn procedures and enjoy the pastimes that formed the lives of those on the Home Front...
Romans Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West Human Geography, History, Romans, Languages, Drama, Geography
Salve amicis! Join the Roman Army and see the world. Meet different cultures and experience... a fierce resistance! Don't worry though, you are part of the Roman Empire an innovative and formidable force taking the world by storm...
World War II and World War I
West Midlands, London & South East, South West, Wales History, World War
We bring World War II and World War I to life with modern 360° projection technology at 4K resolution (the same quality as fixed planetariums). Students and teachers will be left with vivid and lasting memories to motivate classroom learning
Ancient Egyptians Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West Egyptians, History
Discover the wonderous world of Ancient Egypt through the lens of early Egyptologists. Join Edward as he unravels the mysteries and stories of a Kingdom that lasted for thousands of years...
Victorian School Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West Victorian, History
Class you may be seated! Step into a Victorian classroom in your own school. Your pupils might be in for a bit of a shock when they experience firsthand what school was like 150 years ago Children get to try using a dip pen and more...
Ancient Greeks Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West Human Geography, History, Greeks, Languages, Drama, Geography
Step into the world of Ancient Greece, a fractured land of city states often quarrelling for power. In this experience day a hoplite named Demodocus helps you traverse the domestic and military worlds of Athens and Sparta...
Tudors Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West History, Elizabethans, Monarchs, Tudors, Drama
Hello and welcome to the time of the Tudors! Are you sure that you want to step inside? Life can be very tough in the 16th century (and sometimes very gruesome)! Very well, in you come, there is lots of fun to be had too mind. Just watch your step.
Toy Making Experience Days
East Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West Art, Design Technology, History, Beyond Living Memory, Victorian, Science, Physics, Toys
Open your pupils to the world of toys! Whether studying "Toys from the Past" or you just want to offer your pupils an enriching DT experience where they get to make their own wooden toy, in our Toy Making Days children always amaze themselves!
Stone Age Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West Archaeology, History, Prehistory, Team Building
In this exciting and activity filled experience day, let your pupils journey back to the Stone Age and discover if they have what it takes to survive. All the while learning features of the period of history
A Vikings Tale
All UK Regions History, Vikings, SEN
Journey into the turbulent era of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings in this thrilling historical adventure. Join the fearless Freya as she voyages across the seas from Norway to Britain.
Knights & Castles Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West History, Medieval, Monarchs
Knights, Squires, Damsels and Dragons, the Middle-Ages awaits! Discover the start of the era of chivalry, train to be a knight, build a castle and unleash the trebuchet...
Get Medieval
All UK Regions English, History, Medieval, Physical Education, Team Building
Inspire your students with unforgettable lessons! It's time to Get Medieval with a range of activities, workshops, and challenges designed to ignite a curiosity of the past.
Vikings Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West Archaeology, History, Vikings, Languages, Drama
Hail Saxons, I am Ottar, a trader from Northway, I have travelled far and seen much. I bring fine wares for trade. Come, let us sit awhile and share tales of our travels...
Identity & Diversity
London & South East, East of England History, Black History, PSHE
Embark on an unforgettable journey with “The World and Us”, a captivating storytelling workshop exploring Identity and Diversity, presented by The Drama Geezers, perfect for Black History Month.
Curse of the Mummy
All UK Regions History, Egyptians, Performing Arts, Drama, SEN
Join us as we visit a museum of Egyptology on a very exciting day! Today, Tutankhamun's amulet is going to be displayed... until it goes missing! Learn about Ancient Egypt as the mystery of the missing amulet unfolds.
Egyptian School Escape Rooms
All UK Regions History, Egyptians
Have you experienced the excitement of an Escape Room? We've turned it on its head for schools. Your pupils will have to solve a series of puzzles, locked up in a box, to find the key to stop the timer! Are yours pupils up for the challenge?
Great Fire of London Day
East Midlands, London & South East, East of England Archaeology, History, Significant Individuals, Tudors
Place your children in the action as the Great Fire devours 1666 London. The children work as tradespeople — trying their hands at practical crafts — as the fire draws nearer. Can they stop the blaze from spreading?
Seaside Day
East Midlands, London & South East, East of England History, Beyond Living Memory, Victorian
Journey to the seaside – without leaving your school hall! Children can explore the wonders of a traditional pier – including old-time games and a Punch and Judy show – while making their own souvenirs.
VR Time Travel: Journey through the World Wars
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales History, World War, English
Travelling back in time to World War I or II in VR gives students a different perspective on the horrors of war and allows them to empathise with the topic more than ever before.
World War 1
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West Archaeology, Art, Citizenship, Geography, Human Geography, History, World War, Music, Performing Arts
Humph’s Histories is led by Steve Humpherson who has a passion for history and passing on this passion. Steve combines fun and learning through his exciting and engaging activity based workshops. Just click to see the full list of workshops offer
Indus Valley
All UK Regions History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring the Indus Valley! Children will learn about the history of the Indus Valley, exploring their civilisation and how this relates to their lives today.
Ancient Egyptians
All UK Regions Performing Arts, History, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring Ancient Egyptians! Children will learn about the history of the Egyptians, exploring their civilisation and how this relates to their lives today.
WW2 VR Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire English, History, World War
Learning about WW2 and its impact on Britain? Why don't you transport your class back in time to learn about the Blitz, the Cabinet War Rooms and D-Day with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company for schools!
Maya Workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, South West, North West History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts, SEN
During this Drama Hut workshop we meet 'Sally Spade', a history and archeologist enthusiast, who has been asked to write an article about The Maya Civilisation. Help her to uncover who they were, how they lived and explore what their beliefs were.
Ancient Sumer
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
A fun and creative workshop exploring The Ancient Sumer through drama!
Inventors Workshop with Ada Lovelace
All UK Regions Computing, History, Significant Individuals, Victorian
During this Drama Hut Workshop, we meet Ada Lovelace, a pioneer of STEM, often considered to be the first computer programmer. Discover other famous inventors in history and find out what it takes to make a great inventor!
Victorians
All UK Regions History, Victorian, Performing Arts
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring The Victorians! Children will learn about the history of The Victorians, exploring their way of living and how this relates to their lives today.
Knights & Castles Workshop & Wow Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales History, Medieval
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Knights & Castles Wow Days! Your pupils will be engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Roman Workshop
All UK Regions History, Celts, Romans, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts, SEN
During this Drama Hut Workshop, we meet 'Queen Boudicca', leader of the Celts. We explore what life was like in Roman Britain and help her try to defeat the Roman army using their discipline, battle formations and the differences between two tribes.
Stone Age Workshops
East Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire History, Prehistory, Performing Arts, SEN
During this Drama Hut Workshop we meet 'Sally', our enthusiastic archaeologist! She leads the children as they travel back in time to explore The Stone Ages, discovering how it developed from the chaotic to the domestic, in a fun, interactive session
Significant Women
All UK Regions Performing Arts, History, Significant Individuals
Using drama and discussion, your pupils will be joined by a One Day facilitator to learn about four trailblazing women: Ada Lovelace (mathematician), Amelia Earhart (aviator), Malala Yousafzai (education activist) and Mary Seacole (nurse).
Olympic Games 2024
All UK Regions History, Ancient Civilisations, Greeks, Performing Arts, Drama
Book your school's Summer celebration for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! Take your pick from a drama-filled journey to this year's host country, France, or discover the History of the Olympics. around the History of the Olympics, or
Early Islamic Civilisations
All UK Regions Citizenship, Performing Arts, History, Ancient Civilisations, Team Building
An exciting drama day, exploring Early Islamic Civilisations. Children will learn about the ancient city of Baghdad, the House of Wisdom and the key buildings, people and customs of the time through creativity that supports historical enquiry.
Suffragettes Workshop
All UK Regions History, Victorian, Edwardian, World War, Twentieth Century, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts, SEN
During this Drama Hut Workshop, we meet Sylvia, (the daughter of WSPU founder Emmeline Pankhurst) as she leads the children to explore the Suffragette movement, how it was formed and the gruelling fight to secure equal rights and the vote for women!
Aztec, Inca & Mayan Workshop & Wow Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales History, Ancient Civilisations
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Aztec, Inca & Mayan Workshop & Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Workshop Facilitators
Kings, Queens & Castles Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, South West, North West Design Technology, English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Elizabethans, Medieval, Monarchs, Tudors
Characters, Stories, Artefacts, Games,Costumes and Coin Making. An engaging workshop discovering the lives of Kings and Queens and where they lived! What castle would you choose?
Historical Experiences
All UK Regions History, Prehistory, Greeks, Romans, Saxons, Medieval, SEN
Providing inventive historical activities across the UK for both schools, business and private parties. These experiences have been designed to transport your audiences into a period and time, as close to the real thing as possible.
Immersive Experiences
All UK Regions History, Dinosaurs, Prehistory, Greeks, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Industrial, Victorian, World War, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, SEN, Egyptians
Immersive Experiences is the UK's leading multi-disciplinary mobile planetariums and sensory learning experiences company. Over 15 subjects | National Curriculum & Common Entrance 13 level | Over 160 programs to suit all ages | SEN/SLD/PMLD
History School Workshops
Getting school children to really understand and get enthusiastic about events and periods in history can be difficult, especially at Key Stage 1 and 2. Trips to visit museums or stately homes can really help, but not all schools can afford the time or expence, especially if they do not have anything suitable close to the school. Instead, bring a history themed workshop into your classroom and allow experts to bring the topic to life for your children.
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