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.
Bring historical school trip to your classroom
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 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.
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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African Dance and Drumming workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Black History, Music, Dance, SEN, Team Building, Performing Arts
Our African dance and drumming workshops introduce pupils to the vibrant culture and rhythmic traditions of Africa. West End professional 'Vivian Gayle leads pupils through a series of movements and drumming patterns teaching them African history
Get Medieval
All UK Regions English, History, Medieval, Physical Education, Team Building
Inspire your students with unforgettable lessons! It's time to Get Medieval with a range of activities, workshops, and challenges designed to ignite a curiosity of the past.
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
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.
Meaning in the Mud - WW1 Art and Literature
All UK Regions English, History, World War
In this workshop we look at the poetry and art of WW1 and discuss how their work gives us an insight into the war experience and the way we think about war and peace today. The workshop features many of the war poets studied in schools today.
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.
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.
Chocolate Tasting Workshop
East Midlands, Yorkshire Design Technology, Food, Environmental Geography, History, Ancient Civilisations, Science, Biology
A chocolate workshop with a difference. Delivered by an International Chocolate Judge, a Cocoa Encounters workshop balances the excitement of eating chocolate with the science, history, geography and design technology behind its taste.
WWII Wales Workshop
South West, Wales History, World War
Step back to the 1940s with our WWII workshop! Learn about the Blitz, evacuees, the blackout, rationing and more, through hands on activities, dress up and holding artefacts from the era!
Toys through Time Workshop - Teganau trwy Amser
South West, Wales History, Local History, Twentieth Century, Victorian
Toys Through Time is a fun, hands on workshop all about the history of toys, from as far back as the early 1800s, all the way to the 1990s! The best part? Play with many games and toys from all of these eras, from board games, to dolls, to hoop toss!
Ancient Egypt: The reign of Tutankhamun
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Egyptians
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.
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!
Learn the lessons from the Holocaust: In School 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.
Children of the Mines Workshop - Plant y Pyllau Glo
South West, Wales History, Industrial, Local History, Victorian
Learn what life was like for children working down in the mines during the industrial revolution, through crawling down our blackout tunnel, carrying a bag of heavy coal, dressing like a Victorian child and seeing and holding real artefacts!
Medieval Wales Workshop - Cymru Canoloes
South West, Wales History, Medieval
Bring Medieval history to life in your school with our fun and hands on Medieval Wales workshop! Learn to joust, try on some armour, hold a real sword, dress up like a knight or princess, have a go in the stocks, and much much more!
The Ancient Greeks: Athens & the Battle of Marathon 490 BC
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations
Step back in time to Ancient Athens, where the Persian Ambassador of King Darius has demanded the submission of the city. The Athenians are experimenting with democracy and have a deep mistrust of tyrants. Explore how the Greeks resist the Persians.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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!
Victorian Wales Workshop - Cymru Oes Fictoria
South West, Wales History, Victorian
Victorian Wales workshop brings Victorian history to life in your school, through 2 fun activities, interesting discussions on many different themes, holding and using real items from the era, dress up, and a Q and A to finish!
ToysInSchool
East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Design Technology, History, Beyond Living Memory, Egyptians, Victorian
An exclusive, fully hands-on toy making experience for your children where they get to make their own wooden toy from examples in Ancient Egypt through to 1940’s Lego (before the plastic). Includes a presentation looking at history and forces.
Viking & Saxons Workshop: 878 The Battle of Eðandun
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Saxons, Vikings
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.
Roman Britain Workshop: The Boudiccan Revolt 60AD
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Romans
Step back in time to iron-age Roman Britain. Rumour has it that Camulodunum has been attacked by Boudica and the Iceni, and a revolt has begun. The pupils will learn about the Roman Britain through practical activities, drama and role-play.
1066 Workshop: The Battle for Englalond
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Medieval
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.
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!
Celtic Wales Workshop - Gweithdy Cymru Celtaidd
South West, Wales History, Celts, Local History
Bring the history of the Celts to life with our Celtic Wales Workshop! Dress like a Celt in armour, use a real Millstone to make flour, try on Celtic jewellery, get your face painted like a Celtic Warrior, and much more!
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.
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.
Castles in Workshop - daily life in a mediaeval castle (1144)
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Medieval
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.
World of Ancient Egypt Workshop - Byd yr Hen Aifft
South West, Wales History, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians
Bring the history of Ancient Egypt to life through fun activities, interesting discussions on Mummification, Pyramids, Pharaohs and much more! Look and hold items from Egypt itself, try on Pharaoh crowns, and dress up!
Great Fire of London Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire History, Tudors
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.
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.
Egyptian Workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Citizenship, History, Egyptians, Maths
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.
Great Fire of London Day
East Midlands, London & South East, East of England Archaeology, History, Significant Individuals, Tudors
Place your children in the action as the Great Fire devours 1666 London. The children work as tradespeople — trying their hands at practical crafts — as the fire draws nearer. Can they stop the blaze from spreading?
Viking Longship Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Design Technology, Performing Arts, History, Vikings, Maths, PSHE, Science, Physics
Hands-On Building Workshops For KS2 to fit in with the curriculum on Settlers & Invaders. Complimenting our Saxon Roundhouse workshop and Roman Villa. Pupils build a 12m long Viking Longship and enact the journey through the icebergs of the arctic.
Decades Dance Workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, North West, Yorkshire Citizenship, History, Twentieth Century, Music, Performing Arts, Dance, PSHE
Book The Best "Dance Days" - Decades dance workshops for schools. These workshops focus on the 20th Century dance styles, which are ideal for history topics and school anniversaries. With over 1000 5⭐ reviews from verified teachers!
The Greeks VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, History, Ancient Civilisations, Greeks
Learn all about the Ancient Greeks with a PrimeVR workshop. Fly to Athens to see the famous Acropolis and Parthenon and even travel back in time to learn all about Greek mythology and life in the Aegean Sea. Enquire now with PrimeVR!
Vikings
All UK Regions History, Vikings
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Bring the Viking age to life in your own school with authentically-dressed, experienced specialists and high quality artefacts and activities designed to educate, stimulate and inspire follow-on work
Trojan Horse
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales History, Greeks, Citizenship, Design Technology, Maths, PSHE, Team Building
A compliment to our Greek Parthenon workshop, we present the Trojan Horse. While not large or strong enough to actually climb inside the skeletal structure stands over 4m high
The Romans in Britannia
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Archaeology, Art, Performing Arts, Geography, Human Geography, History, Romans
Humph’s Histories is led by Steve Humpherson who has a passion for history and enjoys sharing it. Steve combines fun and learning through his exciting and engaging activity based workshops. Please see below the full list of workshops offered
Stone to Iron Ages!
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland History, Prehistory, SEN
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 Romans!
East Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, Yorkshire, Wales History, Romans
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!
Stone Age Workshop & Wow Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales History, Prehistory
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Stone Age Wow Days! Your pupils will be engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitator
Anglo Saxons
All UK Regions Performing Arts, History, Saxons
Sutton who? Sutton Hoo of course! As an early medieval cemetery, Sutton Hoo was jam-packed with a wealth of Anglo Saxon artefacts. But what do these objects tell us about the world of the Anglo Saxons and how they lived? Let's use drama to find out!
Pre History Workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Design Technology, History, Prehistory, Maths, PSHE, Engineering
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.
Ancient Egyptian Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales History, Egyptians
Our Ancient Egyptian workshop is hands-down the best Egyptian workshop available! The day begins with a mummification process that the children will never forget! We have more artefacts than any other provider and the children write on real papyri!
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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