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 group work, experiential discussion and interaction. These sessions cover a diverse range of curriculum subjects including history, English, science, maths, geography and drama.

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

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

Events

WW2 - Secret War at the Museum of Lancashire in Preston

Meet the Special Operations Executive, codebreaking, aerial reconnaissance and plan for D-Day.

Suitable for KS2

Monday 4 to Friday 8 November and Monday 11 to Friday 15 November 2024

Victorian Christmas at Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham

Meet the cook, make a cornucopia, play traditional games and talk to Father Christmas about seasonal traditions.

Suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2

Monday 25 to Friday 29 November 2024

Victorian Christmas at the Judges' Lodgings in Lancaster

Meet the cook, make a cornucopia, play traditional games and talk to Father Christmas about seasonal traditions.

Suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2

Monday 2 to Friday 6 December 2024

Shakespeare Week at Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham

Swordplay, sew a piece of blackwork, Shakespearean timeline and bandy with Shakespeare's words in a unique game of tennis.

Suitable for KS2, KS3

Monday 17 to Friday 21 March 2025 and Monday 24 to Friday 28 March 2025

Victorian Seaside at Fleetwood Museum

Meet the boarding house landlady (and be sure to follow her rules!) , make a pebble picture, 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

Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025 and Monday 19 – Friday 23 May 2025

Costs per session

£4 LCC pupil

£4.50 non LCC pupil

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

Book a session

To check availability or for more information about booking please phone 01772 530382 or email heritagelearning@lancashire.gov.uk