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.
Egyptian School Escape Rooms
School Trip All UK Regions
Subjects: 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?
Egyptian School Escape Rooms
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Mayan Music
South West History, Ancient Civilisations, Music
An exciting musical journey into the Maya civilization. With (slit)drums, shakers and flutes the children recreate the music of the Ancient Maya. They learn about Mayan society, the role of music and the instruments the Maya used.
African Drumming & (Gumboot) Dancing
South West History, Black History, Music, Dance, SEN, Team Building
Give your pupils an exciting musical experience packed with rhythm, fun, creativity and self-expression with an African Drumming, Dancing or Gumboot Dancing workshop by FabDrumming. No experience is required and suitable for all ages and abilities.
Pirate pantomime entertainment and history
West Midlands, South West Art, History, Georgian, Significant Individuals, Pirates
As Captain Barnacle the Bristol pirate, I will perform a pirate pantomime using tabletop puppetry and props, comedy, music, magic and lashings of audience participation. Follow up history presentation with lots of props, or treasure map making.
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.
Outreach
North East History, Greeks, Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Monarchs, Victorian, World War, Local History
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.
World Museum - Virtual Classroom
All UK Regions English, History, Egyptians
World Museum's virtual classroom on mummification in ancient Egypt takes students through the various stages of the embalming process and offers a pop quiz based on the museum’s handling collection and ancient Egyptian artefacts.
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.
Roman Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, Yorkshire Archaeology, History, Celts, Romans
The Romans made a huge impact on life in Britain through their invasions and conquest, but how did life change for the people already living in Britain at the time? Discover what Roman Britain was like with an in-school workshop from Days Gone By!
Ifly Spitfire Simulator
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland History, World War
Don't miss your chance to take control of the UK's exclusive mobile Spitfire simulator, equipped with a fully functioning instrumentation and control panel. Feel the rush of being a WW2 pilot as you soar through the skies of London, over the Channel,
Chocolate Collective
All UK Regions English, Food, Geography, Physical Geography, History, Ancient Civilisations, Sustainability
Chocolate Collective facilitate chocolate workshops that are a fantastic introduction into the world of chocolate. Our tailored, interactive workshops inspire pupils and teach them new skills either as an after-school activity or as part of a Nation
Viking and Anglo-Saxon Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, Yorkshire Archaeology, History, Medieval, Saxons, Vikings
Looking to elevate your Viking and Anglo-Saxon history topic? Want to bring costumed Historical Interpreters to launch your subject in the classroom? Then book Days Gone By to bring history to life for your students with artefacts and activities.
Ancient Egyptians
London & South East, South West, East of England, East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Egyptians
This fun, absorbing and interactive workshop introduces children to the fascinating and enigmatic world of the ancient Egyptians.
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
Shang Dynasty
All UK Regions Performing Arts, History, Ancient Civilisations
Get ready for a drama-filled journey to the banks of the Yellow River, where the powerful Shang Dynasty used to dwell. With a One Day facilitator, your pupils will discover this impressive civilisation, its warriors, customs and religious beliefs.
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.
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...
Tudors & Elizabethans Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West English, History, Elizabethans, Monarchs, Tudors, Dance
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.
The Maya VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, History, Ancient Civilisations
Take your class to the ancient city of Chichen-Itza with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Our VR workshops immerse pupils in another location, without actually leaving the classroom! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
The Great Fire of London
All UK Regions History, Tudors
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring The Great Fire of London! Children will learn about the history of The Great Fire of London, exploring the tragic event, how it happened and how we survived it!
Great Fire of London
All UK Regions History, Tudors, Performing Arts
A fire that burned across London... can you even imagine a fire that big?! Using role play and drama, journey back in time to the fateful night of the Great Fire of London.
Ancient Egypt Workshop & Wow Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales History, Egyptians
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Ancient Egyptian Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
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.
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!
Life in Roman Britain Day
East Midlands, London & South East, East of England History, Romans
Put your children in a Roman fort at the height of Britain’s Boudican Rebellion. While they labour in the fort’s workshops – making mosaics, wax tablets, maps and more – news arrives about the Ninth Legion’s battles. Which side will prevail
Mary Seacole-Black History Month
All UK Regions History, World War, Significant Individuals, Black History, Performing Arts
During this Drama Hut Workshop, travel back in time to the 1850’s with Mary Seacole herself and explore her extraordinary life and work. Through role play and improvisation we reimagine life through Marys eyes as a nurse during the Crimean War!
The Coronation of King Charles III
All UK Regions Citizenship, History, Monarchs
Meet royal enthusiast Sally Spade, who is so excited about the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III. Through drama, explore how the monarchy helps to shape our society and celebrate along with Sally all things British!
CSI - Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Science STEM Workshop
All UK Regions Careers, Citizenship, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Ancient Civilisations, Edwardian, Egyptians, Greeks, Victorian, Maths, PSHE, Religious Education, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, SEN, Team Building
Proven to excite children's curiosity in Science, supporting KS2 National Curriculum and offering a cross-curricular "hands-on" interactive, full-day onsite STEM - CSI Forensic Science Workshop - Raising Aspirations and Attainment in Science & STEAM
Viking Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Art, Geography, Human Geography, History, Saxons, Vikings, Performing Arts
An exploration of all things Viking! We bring interactive history right to your school via a full range of resources including a mini-museum, replica weapons and games; all hosted by our experienced actors who bring history to life in the classroom.
Vikings VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, History, Vikings
Learn all about Viking raids, trading and culture with PrimeVR! Your class can travel back in time to visit a reconstructed Viking village in Scandinavia! Step onboard a Viking longship and explore a weapons armoury! Enquire with PrimeVR today!
Irish dance workshops
All UK Regions Celts, Dance, History
Looking to learn some traditional Irish dance moves? Look no further! Our Irish dance workshops are designed for dancers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Our experienced 'Vivian Gayle' will guide you through the Irish traditional steps.
Victorians 1897 Day
East Midlands, London & South East, East of England History, Victorian
Sit up straight and pay attention! Our Victorian classroom day teaches children the 3 Rs using traditional techniques. Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee approaches – the children can join the nation in celebrating!
Learn the lessons from the Holocaust: Online Workshops
All UK Regions History, Twentieth Century, World War, Citizenship, English, PSHE, Religious Education
We ask the big questions facing your students: why does hatred persist? How should we treat others? How do we think for ourselves? In a world of online hate and conspiracy, now more than never we need to learn the lessons of the Holocaust.
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
Hands on History
All UK Regions History, Prehistory, Greeks, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Edwardian, World War, Egyptians, Industrial
Immersive historical learning experiences take you back in time with fully custom-made experiences.
Vikings and Saxons
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Saxons, Vikings
We offer exciting, immersive and inspiring Viking & Saxon workshops for schools, presented by a charismatic team of “performing historians” with a deep-rooted passion for their subject.
Viking and Saxon Workshops
All UK Regions History, Saxons, Vikings
History has never been so exciting! Bring the Viking and Anglo Saxon age to life from the comfort of your school hall with our fast paced, hands on workshops. The action packed day is loaded with activities and facts, and we cover all of England!
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.
Open Air Shakespeare!
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West Performing Arts, English, History, Elizabethans, PSHE, SEN
Would you like your students to explore Shakespeare in a completely new way? Let's take it outside! Drama in the Woods take your students into your school's outdoor space to explore, design, rehearse, build and perform your play of choice!
Ancient Egypt VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, History, Egyptians
Take your class on a Virtual Reality trip with PrimeVR to see the Pyramids of Giza, an Ancient Egyptian city and even inside an Egyptian tomb...all from the comfort of your own classroom!
Roman Wales Workshop - Cymru Rhufeiniaid
South West, Wales History, Romans
Learn all about the life of a Roman with our fun and hands on Roman Wales workshop! With 2 exciting activities, dress up, holding real shields and swords, trying on armour and helmets, and seeing/holding artefacts from the era!
China VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Ancient Civilisations
Take your class on a guided tour across China with PrimeVR! Your pupils will visit famous sites including the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Bring the school trip to you!
Roman Workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Romans
This engaging and motivating day studies life in Britain under the Pax Romana, the long period of relative peacefulness experienced by the Roman Empire.
A Victorian Christmas
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire English, History, Victorian, Performing Arts, SEN
During this Drama Hut Workshop, we meet 'Flora', a Victorian carol singer! She is eager to share her tales and experiences of the infamous 'Ebenezer Scrooge'! Using improvisation, song games and role play, explore what a Victorian Christmas was like!
Life in Saxon or Viking Britain
East Midlands, London & South East, East of England History, Saxons, Vikings
Place our children in the action as Saxon and Viking kings prepare to battle for Britain. Your children work as settlers – creating weaving, pottery, runes and more – as tenstions grow. Will Alfred or Guthrum prevail?
Stone Age
London & South East, South West, East of England, East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Prehistory
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 world today...
Windrush - Migration Workshop
East Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland History, Black History, Twentieth Century, Cultural Education
During this workshop, the children will pack their bags leaving the Caribbean Island of Jamacia and board HMT Windrush to journey to post war Britain. Through drama, song and poetry we will explore how the Windrush generation helped re-build Britain.
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...
Marvellous Monarchs
All UK Regions History, Elizabethans, Monarchs, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts
Start practising those airs and graces, because you’re about to meet two of Britain’s marvellous monarchs in this KS1 workshop. Your pupils will use drama to walk through history with Queens Elizabeth I and II, learning their roles and influence.
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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