Full Day

History

Tudors

Elizabethans

KS1

A Tudor Adventure KS1

Journey into Tudor England with Henry VIII, explore a real Tudor house and discover how people lived in Tudor times.

Package details

  • Time

    Full Day (10am - 2pm)

  • Group size

    Up to 120

  • Price*

    £9 per learner

  • *Free adult entry (within supervision ratios)

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About this package

Meet a king, explore Burghley's historic Tudor rooms and discover what life was really like 500 years ago.

Pupils begin their adventure with Henry VIII, who introduces them to his extraordinary family and the kings and queens of the Tudor dynasty. As they explore Burghley, they’ll follow in the footsteps William Cecil, the man who built it, discover rooms filled with Tudor stories and find out what life was like for everyone, from wealthy householders to the servants working behind the scenes.

There’s plenty of opportunities for engagement too. Pupils can investigate a Tudor kitchen, take their place at a banquet, dance the Pavane and try their hand at Tudor games. With storytelling, role-play, music, movement and lots of opportunities to ask questions, it’s a playful and memorable introduction to the Tudor world.

How the day works

This package includes four learning sessions, combining different activities, settings and teaching styles across the day. You can explore the individual sessions below to find out more about what each one covers.

We can welcome up to 120 pupils on each visit. To keep sessions engaging and manageable, your school group will be divided into smaller rotation groups of up to 30 pupils. The day will be timetabled so that each group takes part in every learning session during the day.

Learning outcomes

01

Understand the role of Henry VIII as monarch.

02

Understand how a monarch would have been greeted in Tudor times.

03

Identify key features of Tudor monarchy.

04

Explore the causes and consequences of Henry VIII’s decisions. 

05

Understand the connection between William Cecil and Queen Elizabeth I.

06

Discover what life was like for wealthy families and servants in Tudor England. 

07

Learn about the servants’ jobs in a Tudor kitchen. 

08

Identify the foods eaten by rich and poor people in Tudor England. 

09

Explore how and why people's diets have changed over time. 

10

Understand the key features of a Tudor kitchen and how they compare with kitchens today. 

11

Learn about music and dance during the Tudor period. 

12

Discover the games played by Tudor children. 

13

Identify the Tudor monarchs and order their reigns. 

14

Develop historical questioning skills.

15

Use historical vocabulary related to monarchy and Tudor society. 

16

Discuss how we learn about important people from the past

17

Learn about the servants’ jobs in a Tudor kitchen. 

18

Identify the foods eaten by rich and poor people in Tudor England. 

19

Explore how and why people's diets have changed over time. 

20

Understand the key features of a Tudor kitchen and how they compare with kitchens today. 

21

Discover what life was like for wealthy families and servants in Tudor England. 

22

Learn about music and dance during the Tudor period. 

23

Discover the games played by Tudor children. 

24

Work collaboratively with others.

25

Identify the Tudor monarchs and order their reigns. 

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Planning your visit

How is the day structured?

Your visit will include time for arrival and orientation, toilet breaks, a morning break and lunch break. Indoor or outdoor lunch spaces will be available, depending on the visit and conditions. Larger school groups may be divided into smaller rotation groups so that pupils can take part in each session. Full timings and practical information will be shared before your visit.

Where will we have lunch?

A range of indoor and outdoor spaces are available for picnic lunches. The location will depend on your visit arrangements and the weather.

What adult-to-pupil supervision ratios are required?

Our required adult-to-pupil ratios for KS1 are 1 adult to 5 pupils.

Adults providing dedicated support for SEND pupils are additional to these ratios.

Visiting school staff and accompanying adults remain responsible for pupil supervision throughout the visit, including during breaks, lunch and activities led by the Burghley Education Team.

Do you provide risk assessments?

Yes. Risk assessments are available for our learning spaces and activities, and we can share the relevant documents with you on request to help with your planning.

These are intended to support your school’s own risk assessment rather than replace it, so visiting schools remain responsible for completing their own assessment and supervising pupils throughout the visit.

Can teachers make a familiarisation visit?

Yes. Once a booking is confirmed, free pre-visits are available for up to four teachers, giving you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the site and complete your risk assessment. Pre-visits must be booked at least two working days in advance with the Education Team.

Can sessions be changed or adapted?

Where possible, our educators can adapt the pace, questioning and delivery of sessions to support the age, existing knowledge and needs of the group. The core content and activities of educator-led sessions will remain as described on the package page. Let us know about any particular requirements when you enquire so we can discuss what adjustments may be possible.

How do I book a visit?

If you'd like to proceed with this package click the Enquire Now button. You’ll be asked to select a preferred date and complete a short enquiry form with details about your group. Our Education Team will then get in touch to confirm availability and explain the next steps. If you'd like to choose an alternative package, return to the package listings, select your package and click the Enquire Now button on that package page.

What happens after we submit an enquiry?

Submitting an enquiry does not immediately confirm the booking. Our Education Team will check availability for your preferred date(s) and package and aim to respond within three working days. After discussing the details of your visit, we’ll send you a booking confirmation form to approve and return, which will secure your booking.

What should pupils bring?

Pupils should bring:

  • A packed lunch and drink
  • Suitable clothing for the weather
  • Comfortable footwear
  • Any medication or personal support items they require

Bag storage is available for school groups, and your arrival information will explain where it is located.

Can our pupils come in period costume?

Of course! Pupils are very welcome to dress in costume to match their learning topic, which can add to the sense of immersive learning. There is no requirement to do so, however, and school uniform or everyday clothes are equally suitable. 

Please note that costumes are not provided by Burghley.

Trusted learning experiences

Why schools choose Burghley

Historic setting

Learning within one of England’s great historic houses and landscapes.

Expert-led learning

Engaging sessions delivered by experienced educators.

Curriculum-linked visits

Learning experiences tailored to Key Stage and classroom topics.

Accessibility support

Supporting a wide range of access and learning needs.

Practical visit facilities

Coach parking, lunch spaces, toilets and bag storage included.

Risk assessments provided

Supporting documentation available to assist with visit planning.

Interested in this package?

Select your preferred date and complete our enquiry form to tell us about your group. Our Education Team will be in touch to confirm availability for this package and guide you through the next steps.

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Contact us

If you have any questions about schools visits, please don't hesitate to get in touch: 

education@burghley.co.uk 01780 761 996

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