Special events weeks

Through our unique special events weeks both pupils and teachers can immerse themselves in engaging hands-on activities within breath-taking historical locations.

Each engaging two-hour session consists of three or four activities running simultaneously, focusing on historical enquiry, chronology, experiential discussion and interaction. These sessions cover a diverse range of curriculum subjects including History, English, Science, Maths, Geography, PSHE and Drama.

All sessions are led by skilled educators who bring our venues to life through interactive activities.

Sessions run 10am – 12noon or 12.30 – 2.30pm

Maximum group sizes may vary depending on which sessions you book.

 

Autumn Term Events

WW2 – 'Secret War' 3-14 Nov 2025 at the Museum of Lancashire in Preston

Bring your pupils to this popular and exciting half-day WW2 event which will train you in aerial reconnaissance with a representative from RAF Medmenham, learn the tricks of the SOE Executive in operating as a spy abroad, receive and understand a message sent via Morse code and discover the top-secret plans for the D-Day invasion!

Suitable for KS2

Monday 3 to Friday 7 Nov 2025 and Monday 10 to Friday 14 Nov 2025

 

Victorian Christmas at Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham and the Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster

Let our costumed facilitators introduce you to the delights of a Victorian Christmas: meet Father Christmas and discuss with him the traditions of the season, enjoy some traditional Victorian games, make a cornucopia for the tree and experience 'The Smells of Christmas' – spices, Christmas puddings and Victorian kitchen artefact handling.

Suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2

Monday 24 to Friday 28 Nov 2025 at Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham

Monday 1 to Friday 5 Dec 2025 at the Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster

 

Spring Term Events

Shakespeare at Gawthorpe Hall

Enjoy a 'round robin' of four activities: explore the chronology of Shakespeare's life and plays, try your hand at 'word tennis' in the Long Gallery with a Shakespearean text, learn the etiquette of the sword with the armaments of the day and conduct a historical enquiry by delving into the hidden treasures in Mr Shakespeare's travelling chest.

Suitable for KS2 and KS3

Monday 16 to Friday 20 March 2026 and Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 March 2026

 

Summer Term Events

Victorian Seaside at Fleetwood Museum

Meet the boarding house landlady (and be sure to follow her rules!), make a souvenir pebble picture to take home, dress up and have a photograph taken, talk to the train driver about the importance of steam trains and round it all up with our Punch and Judy finale!

Suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2

NEW DATES SPLIT BETWEEN SUMMER 1 AND SUMMER 2

Summer 1: Monday 18 to Friday 22 May 2026

Summer 2: Monday 8 to Friday 12 June 2026

 

Dark Ages Week (Saxon and Viking)

Details TBC

Monday 8 to Friday 12 June 2026

 

Costs per session

£4 LCC pupil

£4.50 non LCC pupil

Maximum group sizes may vary depending on which sessions you book.

 

To book a session

To check availability or for more information about booking;

Telephone: 01772 530382

Email: heritagelearning@lancashire.gov.uk

Online Enquiry Form: Enquire about a learning or an outreach session form.