History School Workshop Ideas

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.

How do history workshops for UK schools turn timelines into living stories for pupils?

History in-school workshops use costumes, artefacts, drama, and hands-on activities to dive into eras from Prehistory and Ancient Egyptians to Tudors, Victorians, and World Wars, helping kids connect emotionally with the past while hitting key national curriculum points in an unforgettable way.

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.

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Popular school workshop May 2026 !

Egyptian School Escape Rooms

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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?

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World War II and World War I
World War II and World War I
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Breathe life into history with 360° projection technology inside a digital dome. Students & teachers are left with vivid and lasting memories to motivate classroom learning. Escort students back to...
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Vikings
Vikings
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Who were the Vikings? Where were they from? Why did they come to Britain? Time line Immigration and settlement Raiding and trading Daily life Food Clothing Money War and Conquest The Gods:...
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World Book Day Workshops
World Book Day Workshops
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During our storytelling workshops your students will learn new skills for being a captivating storyteller. Your students will learn how we can use a wide vocabularly to make our stories...
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Roman Workshop
Roman Workshop
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The Celts remain to this day one of the most enigmatic and elusive people from history. Through our Roman workshop, discover how the Celts lived, ate, farmed and hunted in the British isles long...
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Outreach
Outreach
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As a Medieval castle all of our staff and volunteers are medieval enthusiasts. Through activities like weapons training with foam sword and lances, medieval dance and music, medieval food tasting,...
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Viking and Anglo-Saxon Workshop
Viking and Anglo-Saxon Workshop
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The Anglo-Saxons ruled in Britain for c.650 years. In that time, kingdoms like Northumbria, Mercia, Kent and Wessex rose and fell. The Anglo-Saxons brought with them their own distinct language,...
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Anglo Saxons
Anglo Saxons
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Topics could include: Who were the Anglo Saxons? Where were they from? Why did they come to Britain? What evidence do we have? Time line Immigration and settlement Daily life Food Clothing...
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Romans and Britons
Romans and Britons
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Our workshops are designed to give a good overall view of the Romans and Celts, inspiring children with practical activities and hands-on exploration of the Roman invasion and the Ancient Britons who...
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Stone Age Thrive or Survive Specials - Starring your class, in your school
Stone Age Thrive or Survive Specials - Starring your class, in your school
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From the dawn of time we have been learning the key concepts of citizenship. From what we perceive as being the lawless uncultured past of our Neanderthal cousins we are beginning to discover a...
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Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Egyptians
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This interactive workshop not only introduces children to the fascinating world of the Ancient Egyptians through the eyes of an Egyptologist, but also takes them on a journey through the mysteries of...
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Chocolate Collective
Chocolate Collective
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Primary level Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. The children to make their own chocolates either at the end of their learning or in parallel. The children will get given lots of interesting facts about chocolate including where it comes from and how sustainable it is.
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WW2 - BRAND NEW Escape Room Game
WW2 - BRAND NEW Escape Room Game
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In this immersive WW2 escape room, pupils are transported back to 1939-1945 to help Churchill recover three missing items from the Cabinet War Rooms, pack a suitcase ready for evacuation, and track...
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The Greeks - BRAND NEW Escape Room Game
The Greeks - BRAND NEW Escape Room Game
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In this immersive Greek escape room, pupils are transported back to Ancient Greece to restore a damaged mosaic, rebuild a broken statue of Alexander the Great, and recover three missing props needed...
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Ancient Greeks
Ancient Greeks
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Covering everything from the warring city states and the birth of democracy to Greek legends and Greek culture, our warriors make learning about the Ancients Greeks a fun and inspiring experience,...
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World War Two Workshops
World War Two Workshops
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A captivating workshop that vividly brings World War II to life. Pupils will participate in a range of educational activities, and have the chance to explore genuine WWII artefacts and try on real...
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Irish dance workshops
Irish dance workshops
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Irish Step Dance: Irish step dance is perhaps the most famous form of Celtic dance. It is characterized by quick and precise footwork, with dancers often performing intricate steps and jumps while...
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African Dance and Drumming workshops
African Dance and Drumming workshops
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Pupils will explore Djembe drumming, with its rich history, cultural significance, and rhythmic complexity, which offers a unique opportunity for pupils to explore African music traditions, develop...
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To be or not to be a Roman - You decide
To be or not to be a Roman - You decide
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Archaeology provides a window through time from which we can use artefacts to recreate the narratives of that time period through the thoughts and ideas of your pupils. Here they will learn chronology...
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Stone Age
Stone Age
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Who are we and where do we come from? Our workshop leaders are trained bush-craft experts, and have a detailed understanding of ancient technology and how is still used by some societies around the...
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NatureLab Naturalist Maria Merian: Life Cycles
NatureLab Naturalist Maria Merian: Life Cycles
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Discover Maria Merian and her pioneering work on butterfly life cycles. Find out about modern naturalists and follow in their footsteps.
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