History School Workshops and Outreach Programmes
Bring historical school trip to your classroom
Curriculum linked school history workshops are available for a wide range of topics and historical periods. 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. Outreach workshops 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 workshops. A few of our favourites include constructing a round house in the playground, and Skype a viking! 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.
In School Activity Days
The Outdoor Centre that Comes To You!
WiseUp Team Building brings adventurous activities to your school for safe & fun outdoor learning experiences. Team Building, Bushcraft, Archery & Orienteering are just a few of our many exciting challenges.
WiseUp Team Building bring the Outdoor Centre To You! No more having to deal with long coach journeys, homesick students and huge prices. Our events are rewarding and affordable, which makes them accessible to many students who might usually miss out on a residential trip due to cost. The structure of our mobile team building activities means they are highly flexible and can be tailored to suit your school aims, objectives and timings. By having a wide range of challenges and such a flexible approach, our events can be used for a number of different onsite activity days in schools such as: • Reward Days • Drop Down Days • Enrichment Days • Staff Development Days • Collapsed Timetable Days • Primary/Secondary/Sixth Form Transition Days We are also able to run multi-activity...
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Search by historic period
The history themed workshops below are just a sample of what we have available for schools. Choose your historical topic below to view our full range of workshops..
Ancient Egypt Workshop & Wow Day
All UK Regions 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!
Exciting Egyptians
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Archaeology, History, Egyptians, Performing Arts, Art
COVID-19 OFFER
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
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.
ZOOM into the Stone Age LIVE
All UK Regions History, Prehistory
ZOOM into the Stone age with our live workshop straight into your classroom. Get involved with our entertaining, educational timeline and create your own piece of cave art using charcoal, paints and natural materials along with us.
Anglo Saxon Workshop & Wow Day
All UK Regions History, Saxons
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Anglo-Saxon Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitato
World War VR
All UK Regions English, History, worldwar, Performing Arts
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.
Roman School Escape Rooms
All UK Regions 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?
Ancient Egyptians VR
All UK Regions English, History, Egyptians
An inciteful look at the Ancient Egyptians with a mixture of real-life photos, computer-generated reconstructions and 360 videos to bring the topic back to life.
Early Islamic Civilisations
All UK Regions Citizenship, History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
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.
WW1 Workshop
London & South East, North History, worldwar, Twentieth Century, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Meet Edith Johnson, Mother of 5 and travel with her to London 1914 and discover how the First World War would change ordinary lives, forever.
Roman Workshop
Midlands, South West, North, Wales History, Celts, Romans, Performing Arts, Art
COVID-19 OFFER
A totally interactive exploration of Roman life through Stories, Artefacts, Costumes, Coin Making and a whole lot of 7th century history.
Lost Vikings Escape Rooms
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland English, Archaeology, History, Saxons, Vikings, Significant Individuals, Beyond Living Memory, Physical Education, Art
We don't want your pupils to miss out on these integral childhood adventures any more than you do, which is why we'd love to put UK primary schools at the heart of the action - and bring the experiences to you!
Enigma Machine
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England Citizenship, English, Maths, History, worldwar, PSHE
The year is 1940 and Alan Turing has been set an enormous task. Join him in Hut 8 as he pieces together various codes, messages and mathematical conundrums in order to solve the cryptic messages sent by naval spies!
Immersive Experiences
All UK Regions Science, History, SEN, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Geography, SEN
Immersive Experiences is the UK's leading multi-diciplinary 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
Ancient Greeks
North, South West, East of England, Midlands, London & South East History, Greeks, Maths
COVID-19 OFFER
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, while also providing maximum educational value.
Stone Age Workshops
All UK Regions, Midlands History, Prehistory, Bushcraft, SEN
Our Stone Age programme is a great way to introduce the Stone Age topic. We offer a unique interactive 'show and tell' to really bring the subject alive and pass around the tools and clothes of the past. Touch, taste and smell the Stone Age.
African Dance Workshops
London & South East, North, Yorkshire Citizenship, History, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
African dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. These workshops link with Black History Month or Africa and can be booked at any time during the school year.
The Amazing Greeks
All UK Regions History, Greeks, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
It's all Greek to me and you, in Our Amazing Greek Workshop. Gods & Heroes abound, shrouded in Myth & Legend. Did life begin on Mount Olympus, does the Oracle know all, can a Spartan win the Olympic Games? All this and more. Book NOW
Portals To The Past
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar
COVID-19 OFFER
Portals to the Past provide high quality history workshops in schools for KS2, led by experienced historical re-enactors and historians. Available across most of England. From the Stone Age through to WW2 our workshops come to your school.
Great Explorers-Christopher Columbus and Amelia Earhart
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, Yorkshire English, History, Medieval, Twentieth Century
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut offers on-site school workshops, encouraging learning in a creative environment. With a wide range of topics to choose from, let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
Ancient Greece
All UK Regions History, Greeks, Performing Arts
Ancient Greece - what an empire! Birthplace to some of the greatest philosophers, doctors, writers and athletes of all times. One Day Creative's drama workshop explores the myths, legends and people in Ancient Greece.
Ancient Egyptians
London & South East, South West, East of England, East Midlands, Midlands, North East, North, Yorkshire History, PSHE, Egyptians
COVID-19 OFFER
This fun, absorbing and interactive workshop introduces children to the fascinating and enigmatic world of the ancient Egyptians.
Greek Workshops
London & South East, North History, Greeks, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
During this history workshop, the children will meet Athena, the feisty favourite Goddess of Zeus. who will take the children on a journey to experience life and work in ancient Greece.
Roman Activities and VR Day
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales History, Romans
COVID-19 OFFER
Discover the Romans in a day!
Visit ancient sites, using VR (optional)
Explore the past, with interactive sessions
Learn ancient skills with hands-on activities.
- A truly immersive and interactive day.
Viking Workshops
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North, Yorkshire History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut offers on-site school workshops, encouraging learning in a creative environment. With a wide range of topics to choose from, let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
Oliver Twist production and Workhouse Workshop Experience
All UK Regions English, History, Victorian, SEN
Arty-Fact Theatre has been visiting schools for 20 years. We our proud to be touring the UK with OLIVER TWIST production & fully interactive Workhouse Workshop Experience. The show has it all from poor Oliver being lost in London to meeting Fagin
Viking & Saxons Workshop: 878 The Battle of Eðandun
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire History, Saxons, Vikings
COVID-19 OFFER
Step back in time to Dark-Age Britain. Wessex has been attacked by Guðrum and theGreat Heathen Army, and King Alfred has been driven into the marshes of Somerset. The pupils through a combination of practical making activities, role-play and drama.
Viking Workshop & Wow Day
All UK Regions History, Vikings
Dan Tastic Education brings Vikings to life with incredible Viking Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Gweithdy Ail Rhyfel Byd/WWII Workshop
Wales History, Celts, Medieval, worldwar
A fun and exciting online World War 2 workshop, showing items from the 1940s, taking part in engrossing activities, and having interesting discussions!
The Greeks
All UK Regions Citizenship, History, Greeks, Performing Arts
An action-packed day of drama focusing on the Ancient Greeks. Children will learn about Greek myths, Greek Gods and the lives of the ancient Greek people. They’ll explore the different City States, perform their own Olympics and learn about the i
Archeology of the Ages
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England English, Maths, Archaeology, History, Prehistory, PSHE
Archeologist Ruth Pebble has been told her prehistoric excavation is to be shut down immediately but Ruth is sure there's more to be found! Work your way back through Britain’s Iron, Bronze and Stone Ages to find out what lies beneath the surface!
Roman Workshops
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales Maths, History, Romans, Design Technology
Hands-On Building Workshops For KS2 to fit in with the curriculum on Settlers & Invaders. Complimenting our Viking Longboat workshop and Saxon Roundhouse. Pupils build a Roman Vila 6m square and 2.5m high, large enough for them to all occupy
Maya Workshops
All UK Regions, East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, South West, North History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut helps to bring topic to life with energetic, fast paced workshops, led by professional actors. Explore all about the Maya civilisation, including religious beliefs and even take part in a human sacrifice....if your teacher is willing!
Great Fire of London - Online Workshop
All UK Regions History, Tudors, Beyond Living Memory, Performing Arts
Explore the key events and characters of the Great Fire of London-1666, using a range of drama, movement and musical activities. Explore the story from the perspectives of different characters.
Egyptian Workshops
London & South East, North History, Egyptians, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
With the help of the Goddess Isis, unravel the secrets hidden in an ancient Egyptian scroll and discover how a Pharaoh would journey to the afterlife.
The Medieval World!
All UK Regions History, Medieval
COVID-19 OFFER
At The Past Presents...WE GO BIG! Historical Workshops with the biggest, most well-thought out resources, sessions & experiences available in the UK. You'll wonder why you ever took trips out when you see the value we bring into your classroom!
Viking Workshop
East Midlands, Midlands, South West, North, Wales Geography, Human Geography, History, Saxons, Vikings, Performing Arts, Art
COVID-19 OFFER
A totally interactive exploration of the Vikings through Stories, Artefacts, Costumes, Coin Making and a whole lot of 8th and 9th century history.
The Ancient Greeks
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales English, Geography, Human Geography, Archaeology, History, Greeks, Performing Arts, Art
COVID-19 OFFER
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
Black History month
All UK Regions Citizenship, History, Dance, Music, Art
Celebrate Black History Month this October with an African drumming workshop and African mask painting and dance workshops.
The Vikings!
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland History, Vikings
COVID-19 OFFER
At The Past Presents...WE GO BIG! Historical Workshops with the biggest, most well-thought out resources, sessions & experiences available in the UK. You'll wonder why you ever took trips out when you see the value we bring into your classroom!
Vikings
All UK Regions History, Vikings
This workshop helps to bring the Vikings to life! Look at how they lived and even experience them in battle
Black History Month/Long Walk to Freedom
All UK Regions History, Twentieth Century, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts
Together we will dive in the lives and influences of some of history's most inspiring heroes - Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela. Black History Month is a time to recognise past struggles, and celebrate incredible achievement.
Pre History Workshops
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales Citizenship, Maths, History, Prehistory, Design Technology, SEN
Focused practical tasks taking history as a starting point and using, DT, maths literacy, science and drama to differing degrees pupils create large scale reconstructions of famous architectural landmarks that bring curriculum subjects to life.
Viking School Days
All UK Regions History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
At Viking School Days we provide a range of school visits, workshops and online resources. Through a dynamic combination of acting, questioning and role-play we bring the exciting world of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to life in your classroom!
History VR Day
All UK Regions English, History
COVID-19 OFFER
Bring all of your KS2 history topics to life with PrimeVR! We can cover the Egyptians, Romans, Mayans, Vikings, Tudors and the Stone Age! Bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Titanic
All UK Regions History, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts
It was the largest man-made object ever to move, deemed by the owners and designers to be 'unsinkable'. So why and how did the Titanic sink? And what are the stories of the people trapped on board?
Vikings and Saxons
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire History, Saxons, Vikings
COVID-19 OFFER
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.
The 18th Century!
All UK Regions History, Georgian, Industrial
COVID-19 OFFER
Our 18th Century workshops cover the exciting periods of the Napoleonic Wars, Industrial revolution, American war of Independence, Birth of the British Empire, Agricultural Revolution, the age of Pirates and so much more!
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?
Dan Tastic History
All UK Regions History, Prehistory, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian
Dan Tastic Education brings History to life with incredible 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!
Knights & Castles Workshop & Wow Day
All UK Regions 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!
Outback 2 Basics
All UK Regions Fieldstudies, History, Prehistory, Bushcraft
A fantastic way to get children immersed in the Stone Age. Workshops are Interactive & hands on. An opportunity to get up-close and personal with our ancient ancestors. Smell and feel the Stone Age. We even have a real mammoth tooth to pass around!
Mayan Civilisations
East Midlands, Midlands, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales Citizenship, History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
An exciting drama day, exploring the Mayan Civilisations. Children will learn about Mayan inventions, Mayan games, the Mayan currency and how they bought and sold, the Mayan diet and how this was dictated by farm land and conditions.
Tudor Workshops
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales Citizenship, Maths, History, Tudors, Design Technology, PSHE, SEN
Focused practical tasks taking history as a starting point and using, DT, maths literacy, science and drama to differing degrees pupils create large scale reconstructions of famous architectural landmarks that bring curriculum subjects to life.
Minecraft Education
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland English, Maths, Science, Chemistry, Biology, History, Computing, PSHE, SEN
Our bespoke cross-curricular Minecraft Education workshops are incredibly successful at creating engagement and enthusiasm around a topic. They offer students opportunities to apply knowledge and learning, work collaboratively and get creative.
A virtual audience with Queen Elizabeth I: for schools
All UK Regions History, Elizabethans, Monarchs, Significant Individuals, Beyond Living Memory
Join Queen Elizabeth I as she welcomes you virtually in the Great Chamber at the Charterhouse where she spent time just before being crowned Queen of England. The 45 minute session is fully interactive and held by Spectrum Drama costumed interpreter.
The Anglo-Saxons and/or Vikings
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales Geography, Human Geography, Archaeology, History, Saxons, Vikings, Performing Arts, Art
COVID-19 OFFER
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
World War 2!
All UK Regions History, worldwar, Twentieth Century
COVID-19 OFFER
Our World Wars workshops cover the whole 20th Century but especially WW1 and WW2. Covering everything from Home Guard Training & Home front jobs to Air Raid precautions and Frontline action, our World Wars days put your young people in the action!
Anglo Saxons
All UK Regions History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Authentically dressed Anglo Saxon specialists bring early England to life with replica artefacts, and inventive activities designed to educate, inspire and stimulate. A whole term's learning in a day!
Brave Britain at War
All UK Regions History, worldwar, Twentieth Century, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Your Country Needs You - Join up & fight - Let Nurse Vera show you how you can help. But is her husband safe? or take part in a WWII workshop. The pupils will experience life during the Second World War: Be evacuated, learn about rationing.
Romans and Britons
All UK Regions History, Romans, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Interactive workshops on the Romans and Britons to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the Roman world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
Tudor Workshops
London & South East, North History, Tudors, Monarchs
COVID-19 OFFER
Meet Margery Horsman, a Maid of Honor in the royal household of King Henry VIII. Being in service throughout Henry’s reign, she is an expert in court etiquette and certainly has a tale or two to tell!
1066 Workshop: The Battle for Englalond
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire History, Medieval
COVID-19 OFFER
Step back in time to medieval Britain. Englalond is threatened by two armies, and King Harold is not loved by all. The pupils will learn about the cause and outcome of the Viking and Norman invasions.
History Workshops
All UK Regions History, Prehistory, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Significant Individuals, Beyond Living Memory, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut brings on-site and online workshops directly to your school, covering a wide range of curricular topics. Through drama, improvisation and role play let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
Arty-Fact Theatre
All UK Regions English, Geography, Environmental Geography, History, Performing Arts, PSHE, SEN
Arty-Fact Theatre has been visiting School for 20 years, delivering high quality theatre at affordable prices. We offer an amazing opportunity for your pupils to see live theatre and to interact with professional actors. Available all year round
Great Fire of London Workshop
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire History, Tudors
COVID-19 OFFER
Step back in time to Restoration Britain, England is ravaged with plague and threatened by war with Holland. In the early hours of September 2nd 1666 a fire breaks out in a small bakery on Pudding lane.
Ancient Egypt: The reign of Tutankhamun
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire History, Egyptians
COVID-19 OFFER
Step back in time to Ancient Thebes. A boy king has taken the throne after a time of turmoil, he is bringing back the old ways and restoring ma’at (order). The pupils will participate in the story of Tutenkamun’s reign.
Stone Age/Bronze Age/Iron Age
All UK Regions History, Prehistory, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the prehistoric world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
Tudors VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, History, Tudors, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
With PrimeVR, climb on board Henry VIII's famous warship, The Mary Rose! This workshop is a great way of bringing the Tudors to life and will be a fantastic writing stimulus for your class. Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
WW2 School Escape Rooms
All UK Regions History, worldwar
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?
Search by historic period
The history themed workshops above are just a sample of what we have available for schools. Choose your historical topic below to view our full range of workshops..
School History 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. Outreach workshops really come into their own by bringing history into the classroom in an engagine and inspiring way.
