Horrid Historia

Our Workshop Menu

Hands-on historical experiences covering thousands of years of human history

30-45 minute
activity slots
Up to 35
students per session
Your School
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How to Choose Your Workshops

Full Day (4 activities)

09:30 - 14:45 • £300 + mileage

Select four activities from our menu below

Half Day (2 activities)

09:30 - 12:00 • £200 + mileage

Select two activities from our menu below

Note: Activities marked in blue provide resources your pupils can keep. Activities marked in red are longer and count as two activities if booked.

Detailed Workshop Information

Download our comprehensive guide containing detailed summaries of all workshop activities, including learning objectives, and curriculum links.

Comprehensive activity summaries and curriculum information

Stone Age Workshops

Immerse your students in the stone age period with authentic, hands-on activities

Cave Painting

Create authentic cave art using natural pigments and techniques

Tracking Skills

Learn to read animal tracks and signs like our ancestors

Den Building

Construct shelters using Stone Age techniques and materials

Stone Age Jewellery

Craft beautiful jewellery using traditional methods

Resources to Keep
Pottery

Hand-build pottery vessels using ancient techniques

Resources to Keep
Stone Age Music

Create and play instruments from the Stone Age period

Cordage

Make rope and string from natural plant fibres

Resources to Keep
Fire Lighting

Master the ancient art of making fire without matches

Universal Activities

These activities are suitable for all periods and will be adapted to suit your chosen historical topic

Music

Period-appropriate musical instruments and songs

Cooking

Prepare and taste authentic historical recipes

Resources to Keep
Handling Kits

Examine real historical artefacts and replicas

Trash Archaeology

Discover history through archaeological investigation

Clothing

Try on authentic historical costumes and garments

Cordage

Make rope and string using historical techniques

Resources to Keep
Jewellery

Create beautiful period-appropriate jewellery

Resources to Keep
Fire Lighting

Master historical fire-making techniques

Armour & Weapons

Explore historical warfare and protection

Pottery

Hand-build pottery using traditional methods

Resources to Keep

Ready to Book Your Historical Adventure?

Contact us to discuss your curriculum needs and create a bespoke workshop experience