Full Day

Victorians

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KS2

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Queen Victoria and Victorian Life KS2

Name: Burghley House
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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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Duration

Full Day
Group size

Up to 120
Price*

£9 per learner

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Significant Individuals

Monarchy

Victorian Britain

Social History

Historical Enquiry

Spoken Language

Questioning Skills

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Bring Victorian history to life through a full-day learning experience set within the historic surroundings of Burghley House. Designed for Key Stage 2 pupils, this curriculum-linked programme explores the life and reign of Queen Victoria, the changing role of monarchy and the experiences of people living and working in Victorian Britain.

Queen Victoria visited Burghley House twice in her lifetime – first as a young princess and later as queen – making Burghley a unique setting for exploring Victorian history. Throughout the day, pupils meet Queen Victoria through an educator-in-role session, discover the lives of servants working below stairs, investigate Victorian artefacts and enjoy traditional parlour games played by Victorian families.

A guided tour of Burghley House allows pupils to follow in Queen Victoria's footsteps and explore the rooms, collections and stories connected to her visits.

Working in rotation groups, every pupil takes part in each learning session, discovering how different people experienced Victorian Britain. From royal visits and family life to servants' work and everyday objects, pupils gain a rich and memorable insight into the Victorian era.

Learning outcomes

Develop an understanding of life in Victorian England.

Develop an understanding of Queen Victoria and her role as monarch.

Understand how Britain changed during Victoria’s reign.

Identify key features of Victorian monarchy.

Understand the connections between Queen Victoria and the Cecil family.

Investigate the lives of wealthy families and servants in Victorian society.

Learn about the jobs carried out by servants at Burghley House during the Victorian era.

Understand the different roles within a Victorian servant hierarchy.

Explore the differences between rich and poor in Victorian society.

Learn about leisure activities enjoyed by Victorian families.

Use questioning and observation to learn about the past.

Develop speaking and listening skills through participation and discussion.

Use historical vocabulary related to Victorian society and monarchy.

Work collaboratively with others.

Develop an understanding of life in Victorian England.

Develop an understanding of Queen Victoria and her role as monarch.

Understand how Britain changed during Victoria’s reign.

Identify key features of Victorian monarchy.

Understand the connections between Queen Victoria and the Cecil family.

Investigate the lives of wealthy families and servants in Victorian society.

Learn about the jobs carried out by servants at Burghley House during the Victorian era.

Understand the different roles within a Victorian servant hierarchy.

Explore the differences between rich and poor in Victorian society.

Learn about leisure activities enjoyed by Victorian families.

Use questioning and observation to learn about the past.

Develop speaking and listening skills through participation and discussion.

Use historical vocabulary related to Victorian society and monarchy.

Work collaboratively with others.

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Victorians

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Coach parking, lunch spaces, toilets and bag storage available onsite.

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Supporting documentation available to assist with visit planning.

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