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.