WOW Day workshop ideas for schools

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How can I book a WOW day that turns the school day into something truly memorable with big-impact activities?

WOW days pack high-energy workshops, themed events, team challenges, performances, or multi-activity rotations into one exciting day; perfect for end-of-term rewards, transitions, or boosting morale while still tying loosely to learning themes.

Planning a WOW Day or a week of WOW activities for your class? Whether you are planning a single theme for the whole school, or a range of topics across a year group, we have plenty of inspiring workshops to deliver that wow, and kick start your experience.

Maybe you want to get your children excited to learn more about an aspect of Science or Technology. Or perhaps your goal is to get their creativity flowing with an art workshop, or an African drumming session. Workshops can be tailored to your goals and delivered in a classroom setting, or as a whole school assembly.

WOW days are often about new experiences as a way to spark enthusiasm, so incorporating a workshop is a great way to provide children with an opportunity to learn something out of the ordinary; an experience you can build upon with whole class projects leading to your desired outcome.

If you plan to teach about The Romans, Greeks or Egyptians next term, we have a WOW day for that. If you want a mad scientist to blow their socks off with chemistry and physics, we have a WOW day for that. Or if you just have a germ of an idea for something that would be amazing for your new topic, we probably have a WOW day for that too. Use the short form to let us know what you want to achieve, or take a look a the various sections below for plenty more WOW day ideas and inspiration.

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Biology Online Workshops

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Link up live with The Royal Parks' Learning team for a unique interactive experience for your students. These curriculum-linked sessions will inspire your students to explore the parks' incredible environments.

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Ancient Egypt Workshop & Wow Day
Ancient Egypt Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with our Ancient Egypt 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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Fairy Tales Workshop & Wow Day
Fairy Tales Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with our Fairy Tale 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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Outer Space Workshop & Wow Day
Outer Space Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education brings the galaxy to life with our Space 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 and Castles Workshop & Wow Day
Knights and Castles Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with our Knights + Castles & 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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Explorers and Polar Regions Workshop & Wow Day
Explorers and Polar Regions Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education brings exploration to life with our Polar Regions 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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Dinosaur Workshop & Wow Day
Dinosaur Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with our Dinosaur 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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Conquering Concepts - Iron Age and the Celts
Conquering Concepts - Iron Age and the Celts
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Written accounts vs archaeological evidence vs preconceived concepts. These workshops celebrate the wonder, innovation and creativity of our Iron Age heritage. Exploring the richness of its culture and revealing the hidden secrets to its customs.
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Kidslingo - Spanish Enrichment Days
Kidslingo - Spanish Enrichment Days
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UK-wide. Our immersive 'Visit Spain' experience transforms your school hall into a school Spanish trip. Pupils will pass through passport control, board the plane, then visit an ice cream stand, souvenir stall, market, cafe and write a postcard home.
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World War 2 Experience at Bewdley Museum
World War 2 Experience at Bewdley Museum
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Explore what life was like on the Home Front for evacuees during World War Two with our jam-packed experience day, full of interactive, immersive activities.
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Skern Adventure Abbotsham: Residential Trips
Skern Adventure Abbotsham: Residential Trips
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Skern Adventure Abbotsham is a leading outdoor learning centre in North Devon, offering residential school trips and adventure programmes in a safe, supportive environment.
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Outdoor & Adventure School Residential Trips
Outdoor & Adventure School Residential Trips
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Our Buddens Activity Centre trips benefit from 96 acres of adventure playground and over 32 activities to choose from. Our activities include both land and water based experiences for your pupils to engage with.
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Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
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Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre is a Charitable Organisation, providing outdoor adventurous activities for all. Our activities are designed to stimulate, educate and motivate all participants at affordable prices throughout the year.
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Arc Adventures
Arc Adventures
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Perfect Mountain side activity centre with no fabricated environments - Real activities in real locations. We aim to provide new elements to the residential experience that take Outdoor Ed. to the next level.
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Viking and Anglo-Saxon Workshop
Viking and Anglo-Saxon Workshop
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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.
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Tres, dos, uno - Immersive Spanish Theatre
Tres, dos, uno - Immersive Spanish Theatre
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We are delighted to offer the brand new Spanish-language workshop, Tres, dos, uno! This fully-immersive workshop is in the format of a gameshow, with three hilarious quizzes and lots of interactivity.
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Bewilderwood Norfolk
Bewilderwood Norfolk
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Think of the biggest wonky wooden play structures high up in the trees! Explore giant slippery slides, extra-long zip wires, muddled mazes, arts and crafts, plus lots, lots more!
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Hangloose Adventure Eden
Hangloose Adventure Eden
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Hangloose Eden offers thrilling adventures including England's fastest zipline, SkyTrek high ropes course, and the Gravity Swing, designed to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience in a safe, fun, and unforgettable experience.
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Newcastle Castle - Learning & Discovery
Newcastle Castle - Learning & Discovery
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Whatever their age, your group will find an amazing learning experience at Newcastle Castle! If you're planning a trip to Newcastle for your students, a visit to the castle that gave the city its name is bound to inspire discovery of the past!
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Cosmic Chemistry
Cosmic Chemistry
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Suitable for Upper KS2 and above, this show delves into natural chemistry and its origins
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The World Outside Ltd
The World Outside Ltd
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Bring the curriculum to life outdoors! The World Outside offers exciting, curriculum-linked Forest School visits at Bodenham Arboretum, Worcestershire. Led by experienced practitioners, we've been inspiring children through outdoor learning for 15 ye
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