The Great Fire of London- Outdoor Workshop

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

KS1 Great Fire of London Workshop at Your School

Build, Investigate, and Explore 1666—Hands-On History Outdoors

IGNITE your pupils’ CURIOSITY

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

Your class will explore the story of the Great Fire of London through hands-on activities that combine history, science, and D&T—complete with our signature wattle & daub challenge. Learning sticks when it’s active, memorable, and outdoor-based.

Perfect for Year 1 & 2 pupils:

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

MUD and MEMORIES - learning in action

This interactive outdoor workshop transforms your school field into 1666 London, where pupils become historians, builders, and problem-solvers.

Why schools choose this workshop

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

This workshop:

Brings history to life through immersive outdoor experiences
Supports understanding of cause and effect in real historical events
Increases engagement through messy, hands-on activities
Encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and curiosity
Builds confidence in practical skills
Creates lasting, memorable learning experiences
Offers a high-impact alternative to a school trip

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 building, experimenting, and investigating
Fully planned and structured workshop
Experienced, DBS-checked workshop leader
Risk assessments and safety procedures
Full setup and pack down

Where history meets hands-on learning

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

History

Explore the story of the Great Fire of London
Investigate how building materials and city design contributed to the fire
Understand cause and effect in historical events
Learn about people, places, and life in 1666

Science

Test materials for strength and waterproofing
Investigate fire-safe building practices and construction methods
Predict, test, and improve designs through hands-on experiments

Design & Technology

Build wattle & daub walls collaboratively
Design and construct models to solve practical problems
Develop fine motor skills and practical problem-solving

Kind words from our teachers:

We have used Alfresco Learning three times now. The company is brilliant, really organised with pre-workshop info and risk assessments. The day itself has always run smoothly with very engaged 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!

Our Key Stage 1 children thoroughly enjoyed the Fire of London workshop. We won't hesitate in booking another workshop in the future!

The children got really stuck in to making wattle and daub walls and loved getting messy! Their session was fun, engaging and enjoyed by every single child! Thank you so much!

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)
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)

Bringing ENERGY, expertise & a LOVE of learning

This workshop combines outdoor exploration with practical, curriculum-linked learning, helping pupils develop curiosity, confidence, and teamwork.

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!