Castles - Kings & Queens Outdoor Workshop

Building castles and memories—where learning and teamwork reign

KS1 Castles Workshop at your school

Build Castles, Design Flags, and Explore Medieval History

EXPLORE the Secrets of Kings, Queens, and Castles

with an exciting, fully-resourced outdoor workshop delivered right on your school grounds.

Your pupils will build large-scale castles, explore medieval design, and create their own coats of arms; all while applying key history, maths, and D&T skills in a meaningful, memorable way.

Perfect for Year 1 & 2 pupils:

Covers KS1 history, maths, and D&T objectives
Fully resourced and led by experienced educators
Delivered on your school grounds
Inclusive and engaging for all learners

Castles, Creativity, and Curiosity Await

This immersive outdoor workshop transforms your school field into a medieval castle-building zone, where pupils become architects, historians, and creative designers.

Why schools choose this workshop

Teachers consistently tell us this workshop delivers exceptional engagement and meaningful learning.

This workshop:

Brings history to life through hands-on, outdoor experiences
Strengthens understanding of shapes, symmetry, and design technology
Increases engagement through creative, curriculum-linked activities
Supports collaboration, communication, and teamwork
Builds confidence in practical skills
Creates lasting memories linked to classroom learning
Offers a high-impact experience without leaving school

It’s the impact of a school trip, without the cost, paperwork, or travel.

Everything is taken care of

We make the process simple and stress-free for teachers.

We provide:
All materials and resources for castle building and flag creation
Fully planned and structured workshop
Experienced, DBS-checked workshop leader
Risk assessments and safety procedures
Full setup and pack down

Where CREATIVITY meets the CURRICULUM

By connecting learning to real experiences, pupils develop a deeper understanding of history, maths, and D&T.

History

Explore castles, kings and queens, and medieval life
Identify key features and understand their purpose
Learn about identity, symbolism, and medieval traditions
Understand chronology and the past through practical investigation

Maths

Explore 2D and 3D shapes in real building projects
Measure, compare, and plan structures
Apply shape and symmetry knowledge in meaningful contexts

Design & Technology

Build large-scale castles collaboratively
Solve practical problems with hands-on materials
Design and create personal flags using natural resources
Develop fine motor skills and spatial reasoning

Kind words from our teachers:

Our Year 1 children had a fantastic time taking part in the castles workshop. They particularly loved making their own flags using natural materials. Thank you for a fantastic experience for them!

What a fabulous afternoon for our Year 2 pupils. This workshop really brought history to life and grounded the pupils learning. They all enjoyed the session!

All the children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. The activities were well planned and suited to the age of the children and the topic being covered. The instructor was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and the children were kept focused throughout. Thank you it was great!

Our children had a great time in a cross curricular manner. It helped reinforce the learning done in class in a fun, hands on way with the children working cooperatively using the well prepared resources. Thankyou!

LOCATIONS we currently serve:

Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
Some parts of Lancashire (please contact to check your location)
North East England - County Durham, Sunderland, Darlington, Middlesbrough and surrounding areas
West Yorkshire (all areas)
North Yorkshire - including Harrogate & York
Some of South Yorkshire (Please contact to check your location)
Some parts of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire (please contact us to check your location)

Pricing

1 class

£235 (+VAT)

2 hours

10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm

2 classes

£375 (+VAT)

2 hours per class

10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm

3 classes

£475 (+VAT)

1.5 hours per class

9am – 10.30am, 10.30am – 12pm & 1pm – 2.30pm

(Please note this option is subject to workshop leader locality)

Bring your Castle ADVENTURE to school grounds

This workshop combines curriculum learning with hands-on outdoor fun, helping pupils develop teamwork, creativity, and historical understanding.

It’s meaningful learning, made memorable.

Check availability and request your workshop dates today.

Common QUESTIONS:

What kind of outdoor space is required for this workshop?

We can work with a wide range of outdoor spaces and love showing schools new ways to make the most of what they already have. For this particular workshop, we do need a small grassy area—but even a narrow verge is enough, so please don’t worry if most of your outdoor space is concrete.

All we ask is that the area we’re using can be cordoned off during break and lunch times, so the day can run smoothly from start to finish.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Your workshop leader will keep an eye on the weather in the days leading up to your booking. If heavy rain, strong winds, or storms are expected, they’ll get in touch via email 1–2 days beforehand to rearrange your workshop for the nearest possible date—working around the weather and our availability to find the best fit.

Do I need to prepare any resources?

Nope—there’s no prep needed from you! We’ll arrive with everything ready to go, including all the natural resources your class will need, so you can enjoy a stress-free day.

All we ask is that the school is ready to host us: please make sure there’s suitable parking for your workshop leader and easy access to the outdoor space (our resource trolleys are on wheels!). We’ll also need access to the building to fill up water when needed. It’s helpful if reception staff are expecting us to sign in and can point us in the right direction.

Thanks so much—we can’t wait to get started!

Do staff need to attend the workshop?

Yes, your usual classroom staff will need to join the workshop. While our workshop leaders are experienced in working with a wide range of children, no one knows your class like you do. Having familiar adults present helps us ensure the session runs smoothly and allows us to give the best support—especially when it comes to behaviour and any additional needs.

We see it as a team effort and really value your input on the day!