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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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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Women in History Workshop & Wow Day
Women in History Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with our Women in History Workshop & Wow Day! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of artefacts & activities With over 150 five star reviews, this is a topic hook your students won't forget!
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The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
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Through out the workshop there is reference to Archaeology and as a society what we can gain and learn from it. There is a replica piece of treasure from a Saxon dig available for the children to see.
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Ancient China Workshop & Wow Day
Ancient China Workshop & Wow Day
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Ancient China is a fascinating way for children to explore one of the world's earliest civilisations, ancient beliefs, warfare, society and everyday life Dan Tastic Education brings that history...
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Ancient Rome Workshop & Wow Day
Ancient Rome Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with our Ancient Rome Workshop & Wow Day! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of artefacts & activities With over 150 five star reviews, this is a topic hook your students won't forget!
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Knights & Castles
Knights & Castles
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Let us teach you and your students all about life in times of old. The first thing they will learn is how to greet their Kings and Queens. Then begins a day of fun celebrating all things Knights & Castles with your ruler for the day!
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Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans
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Let us take you back to the time of the Romans. When invasions and expansion were rife. We will teach your students about the baths, the emperors and how to become great gladiator - Roman style!
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Mary Seacole-Black History Month
Mary Seacole-Black History Month
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During this workshop we meet Mary Seacole, listen to her incredible story and experience life as a nurse during the Crimean war. Led by Mary herself, the children will explore the Victorian era and...
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Tudor Workshop & Wow Day
Tudor Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with our Tudor Workshop & Wow Day! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of artefacts & activities With over 150 five star reviews, this is a topic hook your students won't forget!
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Seaside Holidays of the Past
Seaside Holidays of the Past
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Seaside Holidays of the Past Drama Days: - Seaside holidays in Victorian times (including class divides) - Activities at the seaside - Holiday clothing of the past - Holiday entertainment...
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World War II Workshop
World War II Workshop
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Students explore the causes of World War II, evacuation, the Blitz, the Home Front, rationing, air raids, wartime technology, propaganda, significant battles, and the impact of war on society....
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The Titanic
The Titanic
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Discover and deepen your knowledge of the Titanic and its fateful journey using our workshop that incorporates dance, drama, oracy, codebreaking and a big quiz to round off the day! Our costumed...
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Space Travel
Space Travel
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At The Drama Hut all of our workshops include tailored, fully interactive, drama games, role play, teamwork exercises, group activities, songs, movement and more, led by a professional costumed actor.
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Maya Workshops
Maya Workshops
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Travel back in time with our professional actor who takes on the role of Sally Spade, our enthusiastic archaeologist to explore lots of key themes from this fascinating period of history.
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Shakespeare
Shakespeare
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Children will learn about: - Up to 8 of Shakespeare's plays. - Shakespeare's language and its relevance to the vocabulary we currently use. - Shakespeare's life. - Key Shakespearean characters...
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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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The Tudors
The Tudors
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Let us take you back to the time of the Tudors. When Kings & Queens were at their most powerful. We will teach your students about the Crime & Punishment, witchcraft, the Spanish Armada how to tell who a witch is - traitor style!
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Indus Valley
Indus Valley
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Children will learn about: - The position of the Indus civilisation within the timeline of world history - The geographical importance of the Indus Valley, and how this helped and hindered daily...
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Marvellous Monarchs
Marvellous Monarchs
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Your pupils will compare the reign of two of Britain's marvellous monarchs: Queen Elizabeth I and II. This includes the historical context that each of these queens lived in. For Queen Elizabeth I,...
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Pre History Workshops
Pre History Workshops
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Construction Elements Included, where pupils have to follow instructions together to form the structure, so need to help and guide one another to ensure a successful build.
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World War I
World War I
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Let us take you back to the World War I battlefront. Learn about the Tommy's, rationing, life on the front, life back home. They will also have the chance to play our real life spy game "traitor" style!
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