School visits at Burghley

We bring history to life

Name: Burghley House
Price range: $

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Key stage

Subject

Topic

Curriculum link

Duration

Full Day

History

A Tudor Adventure KS1

Journey into Tudor England with Henry VIII, explore Burghley's historic rooms and discover how people lived in Tudor times.

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KS1

Full Day

History

Meet Queen Elizabeth KS1

Meet Queen Elizabeth I, explore Burghley House and experience Tudor life through role-play, games, dance and hands-on activities in this unforgettable full-day experience for Key Stage 1 pupils.

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KS1

Full Day

History

Queen Elizabeth and Elizabethan England KS2

Travel back to Elizabethan England as Queen Elizabeth I, Burghley House and interactive activities reveal the people and events that defined the period.

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KS2

Full Day

History

Elizabethan England: Power, Politics and Propaganda KS3

Through immersive storytelling, guided exploration and historical enquiry, pupils discover how William Cecil used politics, architecture and portraiture to demonstrate power in Elizabethan England.

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KS3

Full Day

History

Elizabethan England: Power, Politics and Propaganda KS4

Explore power, politics and propaganda in Elizabethan England through historical evidence, guided enquiry, architecture and portrait analysis at Burghley House.

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KS4

Full Day

History

Queen Victoria and Victorian Life KS2

Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and discover life in Victorian Britain through the people, places and stories of Burghley House.

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KS2

Looking for something different?

If you don’t see a package that suits your group, get in touch. Our Education Team can adapt existing sessions or work with you to shape a visit around your pupils, curriculum and timetable.

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Full Day

Science

Green Plants and Garden Discovery KS1

Discover the wonderful world of plants through this hands-on workshop and exploration of Burghley’s Gardens..

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KS1

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Half Day

Full Day

All subjects

Explore Burghley's Gardens - Self-guided visit

Plan a flexible, teacher-led visit exploring Burghley's gardens through nature, sculpture and play, with opportunities to support learning across the curriculum.

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KS1

KS2

KS3

KS4

Post 16

Half Day

Full Day

All subjects

Explore Burghley House and Gardens - Self-guided visit

Explore Burghley House and Gardens at your own pace, using the remarkable rooms, collections, stories and landscapes to support your own curriculum focus.

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KS1

KS2