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

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 to Friday 16 May 2025 and Monday 19 to Friday 23 May 2025

English Civil War Revisited! at Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham

Get ready for action with Pike & Musket drill, investigate the causes of the war, discover the role of Charlotte De Tremoille in the siege of Lathom House and take an active part in the Battle of Preston!

Suitable for KS2, KS3

Monday 16 to Friday 20 June 2025

Castle Crushers! at Clitheroe Castle

Combines the exciting ingredients of science, team building and effective communication in a fun-filled challenge to 'crush the castle'. Use teamwork to build bridges, try your hand at archery, set and fire catapult at a target and investigate the weapons of the age.

Suitable for KS2

Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 July 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