The Great Fire of London- Outdoor Workshop

Bringing the past to life—in the muddiest, most memorable way.

Ready to IGNITE your topic for the Great Fire of London?

A hands-on, outdoor workshop that brings 1666 to life—right in your school grounds.

Let's make this history topic STICK

Bring the Great Fire of London to life—right outside your door.

Take your Great Fire of London topic beyond the classroom walls, without leaving school grounds.
In this hands-on outdoor workshop, children explore the story of the Great Fire through exciting activities rooted in history, science, and D&T. Including our signature wattle & daub activity, they’ll engage with key curriculum objectives in a truly memorable way.

Our outdoor approach encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity—while supporting all learning styles. And with mud under their nails and ideas sparking in their minds, your class will leave with far more than just facts.

What teachers LOVE about this workshop

DISCOVER the activities in our Great Fire of London workshop

We kick off by diving into 1666 construction methods, as children build their own wattle and daub walls using real sticks and a satisfyingly sticky daub mix (yes, it’s muddy—and yes, they’ll love it).

Next, we explore how wind, weather and building materials contributed to the spread of the fire. Children reflect on cause and effect through discussion and hands-on exploration to deepen their understanding of this significant event.

Then it’s time to get moving with our very own Great Fire of London games; packed with energy, collaboration and key historical facts.

To wrap up, children conduct a science investigation into materials to help poor Thomas Farriner rebuild his bakery. Using their D&T skills, they’ll test, problem-solve and design a strong, waterproof model to support his comeback.

We bring all the resources, manage the setup and pack away at the end. All you need is a grassy outdoor space and a class ready to explore, build, and learn—rain or shine.

Pricing

1 class

£235 (+VAT)

2 hours taking place either

10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm

2 classes

£375 (+VAT)

2 hours per class taking place

10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm

3 classes

£475 (+VAT)

Either book a 1 class & 2 class day (10% discount applied)

Or choose 1.5 hours per class to fit all sessions into a single day, taking place 9am – 10.30am, 10.30am – 12pm & 1pm – 2.30pm

(Please note this option is subject to the locality of workshop leaders)

Please note that VAT is added to the cost of your booking. However, your school may be able to reclaim this VAT, so we recommend checking with your finance team to see if this applies to you. Helpful tip: If you’re planning to ask parents to contribute towards the cost of the workshop, it’s worth confirming this in advance. Being able to reclaim the VAT could help you avoid passing on the additional cost.

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Save with off-peak pricing when you book delivery dates for: 9th - 19th September 2025 or 6th - 16th January 2026
Other KS1 topics we cover

Kind words from our teachers:

We have used Alfresco Learning three times now to hold workshops on The Great Fire of London and Neil Armstrong. The company is brilliant, really organised with pre-workshop info and risk assessments. The day itself has always run smoothly with very engaged children. Jenny and Hollie are brilliant with the children. Wholeheartedly recommend this fantastic company.

The activities were brilliantly resourced and the workshop was pitched perfectly at the children's level. The practical, outdoor learning activities really enhanced the children's experience and brought the learning alive. They loved making their own wattle and daub walls! Thank you Alfresco learning for a fantastic workshop!

Our Key Stage 1 children thoroughly enjoyed the Fire of London workshop. Angharad was fantastic with our children and really got the best out of them. We won't hesitate in booking another workshop in the future!

We had Alfresco Learning in to work with our Year 2 children on the topic of The Great Fire of London. The children got really stuck in to making wattle and daub walls and loved getting messy! Hollie and Rebecca were excellent throughout. Their session was fun, engaging and enjoyed by every single child! Thank you so much!

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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!