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.
Roman Workshop
During this workshop, the children will be met by Queen Boudicca, leader of the Celts. With her guidance they will explore what life was like in the Roman army, including battle formations and look at the difference between the two tribes.
We are able to visit you either online or on-site and work around your time constraints with up to 30 children at any one time. We offer special day rates for multiple classes and can deliver two different topics to different year groups on the same day. If on-site, all we require on the day is the school hall or similar to work in and a member of staff to observe or join in the session/s. ...
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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..
The Puzzle Tomb Escape Rooms
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland English, Maths, Geography, History, Egyptians, Art, SEN
Sometimes, taking your pupils on a school trip just isn't do-able. 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 prim
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.
The Stone Age Time Travel Escape Rooms
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland English, Maths, History, Prehistory, Physical Education, Art, PSHE
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!
Dinosaurs, Rocks and Fossils
London & South East, South West, East of England, East Midlands, Midlands, North East, North, Yorkshire History, Prehistory
COVID-19 OFFER
This exciting and action-packed workshop will bring out the hidden palaeontologist in your pupils, giving them a chance to get hands-on with a vast collection of scale model dinosaurs and real fossils.
Pirates
All UK Regions History, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me! Before we jump straight onto our vessel let’s find out what life as a pirate would have been like. Let’s learn how to talk like a pirate, walk like a pirate and find out the how lawless the high seas really ar
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
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.
Ancient Maya
All UK Regions History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
Ever heard of the Ancient Maya? They're a fascinating lot, and so are the terrifying gods that reigned over them! One Day Creative uses drama, imagination and storytelling to explore life as part of this ancient civilisation.
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!
Stone Age to Iron Age
All UK Regions, East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales History, Prehistory
COVID-19 OFFER
Let us to take you back to the time when we first settled on the British Isles. We will teach your students all about the hunter gatherers - what they made, what they found, and how they evolved into the modern day people we are today!
Ancient Greece!
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales History, Greeks
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!
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
Rosa Parks-A Time for Change
All UK Regions, London & South East, North History, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
At the Drama Hut, we believe that schools should have affordable access to drama in order to support learning. The Drama Hut was created in order to provide an on-site service that teachers could access, to help bring the curriculum to life.
Victorians
All UK Regions, East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland History, Victorian
COVID-19 OFFER
Let us to take you back to Victorian Britain. We will teach you about the Great Exhibition, Life for children (both rich and poor), the workhouses and how Queen Victoria furthered the British Empire with her explorations and conquests.
Maya Activities and VR Day
East Midlands, Midlands, East of England, South West, North, Yorkshire, Wales Archaeology, History, Ancient Civilisations
COVID-19 OFFER
DISCOVER THE MAYA IN A DAY!
*Visit ancient sites, using VR headsets (optional)
*Learn ancient skills with hands-on activities.
*Explore the past, with interactive sessions
*Handle a range of high-quality artefacts
The Super Stone Age
All UK Regions History, Prehistory, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
One of our professional actors will arrive at your school with our fully interactive Super Stone Age Workshop. From the moment it starts with Professor Trimbold digging for bones to hunting a woolly mammoth, the pupils will be inspired.
Ancient Greece VR
All UK Regions English, History, Greeks
A not to be missed opportunity to visit and experience Ancient Greece. This experience will allow you to see and hear first hand what life was like for the Ancient Greeks
Prehistory Online Learning Workshops
All UK Regions History, Prehistory, Celts, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Live stream a Prehistory Person direct from a Palaeolithic Cave or Chieftain Roundhouse at Celtic Harmony Camp into your classroom for a unique remote learning experience.
Feeding the Nation, online WW2 workshop
All UK Regions History, worldwar, Twentieth Century
COVID-19 OFFER
Who were the Land Girls and just how important was their role in the Women's Land Army during World War 2? Come with us as we find out how women challenged stereotypes during WW2 and worked to feed our nation.
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?! What would it have been like to fight to save your family, you animals and your home? Let's find out how the Great Fire started and who was involved!
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!
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.
Ancient Egyptians
All UK Regions Citizenship, History, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Performing Arts
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.
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!
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!
Ancient Rome
All UK Regions History, Romans, Performing Arts
We already know LOADS about the Romans - fantastical myths, powerful gods, ferocious gladiators and epic wars. But did you know they were amazing engineers too? You can still spot Roman influences in Britain today - let's explore what they might be!
Stone Age
London & South East, South West, East of England, East Midlands, Midlands, North East, North, Yorkshire History, Prehistory
COVID-19 OFFER
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...
Tales and Treasures online Anglo-Saxon workshop
All UK Regions History, Saxons
COVID-19 OFFER
Horses, birds, snakes, why did the Anglo-Saxons decorate their treasures with these creatures and what did they mean? Come with us as we discover Anglo-Saxon culture and the many ways animals were important to both their beliefs and everyday lives.
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.
Decades Dance Workshops
London & South East, North, Yorkshire Citizenship, History, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Decades dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. These workshops focus on the 20th Century dance styles, and they work very well if your school are celebrating an anniversary.
Tudors
All UK Regions History, Tudors, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Tudor and Elizabethan interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the Tudor world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
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.
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!
Victorians
All UK Regions History, Victorian, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Interactive Victorian workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the Victorian world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
Hands on History Online
All UK Regions History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Monarchs, Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, worldwar
Immersive historical learning experiences take you back in time with fully custom-made experiences.
Ancient Greeks
All UK Regions History, Greeks, SEN
So much fun they won't even realise they're learning! Ancient Greek interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the world of the Ancient Greeks to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
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.
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
Medieval/Middle Ages
All UK Regions History, Medieval, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Medieval/Middle Ages interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the Medieval world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
Ancient Egypt: The Gift of the Nile
East Midlands, Midlands, North, Yorkshire, Wales History, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians
COVID-19 OFFER
Would the Ancient Egyptian civilization as we know it have been able to develop without the Nile River? Come and join us as we travel back in time to explore how a river enabled a civilisation to grow and flourish!
Chocolate Collective
All UK Regions English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Prehistory, Ancient Civilisations, Design Technology, Food, SEN
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
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!
Roman Workshop
All UK Regions History, Romans, Significant Individuals, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
During this workshop, the children will be met by Queen Boudicca, leader of the Celts. With her guidance they will explore what life was like in the Roman army, including battle formations and look at the difference between the two tribes.
Saxon Workshops
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales Citizenship, Maths, History, Saxons, Design Technology, SEN
Workshops need to take place in the school dining hall, gym or sports hall. Please allow a minimum of 2 Square Metres of space per student.
Greeks
All UK Regions, East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland History, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations
COVID-19 OFFER
Let us teach you about the Ancient Greeks - their inventions, their Gods and their way of life. Find out about how order was kept using Democracy. You will come away knowing how much of our life today is base on the Greek way of life.
Middle Ages Medieval Workshop
Midlands, South West, North, Wales History, Medieval, Performing Arts, Dance, Art
COVID-19 OFFER
A totally interactive exploration of the Middle Ages and all things Medieval through Stories, Artefacts, Costumes, Coin Making and a whole lot of 5th - 15th century history.
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!
Ancient Greece Workshop & Wow Day
All UK Regions History, Greeks
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Ancient Greece 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!
Castles in Workshop - daily life in a mediaeval castle (1144)
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. The pupils will learn about medieval life in a castle through a combination of practical making activities, drama and role-play all without leaving your school hall.
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.
Stone Age to Iron Age
All UK Regions History, Prehistory
Stone Age to Iron Age is, consistently, one of most popular topics – as drama helps bring this complex period of history to life for children. Stone Age to Iron Age in a Day covers all of the key elements of life across the Stone, Bronze and Iro
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Gweithdy Hanes Cymru (Wales History Workshop)
Wales History, Celts, Medieval, worldwar
Bring the history of Wales to life in your school with World War Wales Workshop! Step back in time to World War 2, the Iron Age or the Middle Ages!
Florence Nightingale Workshop
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North, Yorkshire History, Victorian, Significant Individuals, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Travel back in time with the famous Lady with the Lamp and learn about her life during the Victorian times and in particular the impact she had on nursing and the sanitisation of our hospitals.
We come to you activities
East Midlands Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, History, Prehistory, Vikings, Medieval, worldwar, Physical Education
Notts Outdoors will be offering activity sessions at your school grounds. We can provide a wide range of activities that we'd normally deliver from our day and residential centres. Our activities enrich the curriculum and engage learners in a fun way
Victorian Workshop
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales Citizenship, Maths, History, Victorian, Design Technology, PSHE, SEN
Hands-On Building Workshops For KS2 to fit in with your Victorian Topic. Pupils work individually in teams and altogether to produce a 3m high, 12m long structure that represents the central spine of the Crystal Palace, which they then parade through
WW2 Workshops
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire History, worldwar, Twentieth Century, 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.
Viking Workshops
All UK Regions, 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.
World War 2
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland Citizenship, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Archaeology, History, worldwar, Performing Arts, Music, Physical Education, 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.
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Egyptian Workshops
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales Maths, History, Egyptians, SEN
Designed to stimulate imaginations and excite children and teachers alike, these workshops focus on simple ideas to great effect. Using numbers, counting, shapes and space pupil’s work together to build simple modular forms.
The Romans!
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales History, Romans
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
The Victorians!
All UK Regions History, Victorian
COVID-19 OFFER
From the slums of Victorian London, with children being pickpockets, mudlarks, chimney sweeps & Miners, to the strict Victorian Classroom via our fully operational Railway workshop....our Victorian sessions are without rival!
Vikings
All UK Regions, East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland History, Vikings
COVID-19 OFFER
Let us to take you back to the time when Vikings first invaded the British Isles. We will teach your students all about Viking culture, crime & punishment, Gods, longboats and much more!
Romans
All UK Regions, East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales History, Romans
COVID-19 OFFER
Let us to take you back to the time when the Romans first settled in Britain. We will teach your students all about the rise of one of the greatest armies in history. Find out about how they lived, what they eat and how they were entertained!
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.
Tudor & Stuart Workshop & Wow Day
All UK Regions History, Tudors
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Tudor Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our engaging & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
The Troublesome Tudors
All UK Regions History, Tudors, Monarchs, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
An Elizabethan visits your school to spill the beans on Henry VIII's life, wives & executions. Then proceeds to gossip about Elizabeth I's reign and what has Sir Walter Raleigh brought back from the Americas. Find out by book the workshop.
Roman Workshops
East Midlands, Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North, Yorkshire History, Romans
COVID-19 OFFER
This engaging and motivating day studies life in Britain under the Pax Romana, the long period of relative peacefulness experienced by the Roman Empire.
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.
The Vikings
East Midlands, Midlands, North East, North, Yorkshire, Wales Citizenship, History, Vikings, Performing Arts
An fun and participatory day of drama exploring Viking history. Children will learn about the history of the Vikings, exploring their traditions and way of life and considering how this relates to their lives today.
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.
