Outdoor History Workshops

Growtheatre

What: Outdoor Workshops

When: Times/dates to suit

Where: Your school grounds or nearby green spaces

Who: KS1 & KS2

Growtheatre's Outdoor History Workshops bring the primary history curriculum to life.

Using drama, role-play and outdoor exploration, pupils step into the past by meeting historical characters, taking part in hands-on activities, and exploring how people lived in different time periods. Delivered in your school grounds or nearby green spaces, each session transforms familiar environments into living historical landscapes.

Outdoor History Workshops Support

·         Historical enquiry and questioning.

·         Understanding of daily life in the past.

·         Chronological awareness across time periods.

·         Discussion, reasoning and spoken language.

·         Collaboration and problem-solving.

·         Using sources and evidence.

KS1 & KS2 Workshop Themes Include

·         Toys and Games Through Time

·         History on Your Doorstep (KS1 or KS2)

·         Stone Age Survival

·         Roman Life & Legacy

·         Settlers & Raiders - Anglo-Saxons & Vikings

·         Medieval Power

·         WW2 Children's Stories

Workshop Details

·         Length: Typically, 2 – 2.5 hours, plus indoor / outdoor transition — timings vary by site and season.

·         Capacity: 1 class per workshop

·         Costs: £175 per workshop (up to 2 workshops per day)

·         Delivered by experienced drama practitioners, combining active exploration, discussion, and creativity.

Why Schools Choose Growtheatre

·         Drama-led approach that brings history to life.

·         Learning through outdoor exploration and movement.

·         Curriculum-linked and easy to integrate.

·         Engaging, memorable experiences for all learners.

·         Builds confidence, curiosity and communication.