key stage 2 tudor trail

about this trail

KS2 | Subjects: English, History, Geography | Topic: Tudors | Session Type: Self-led trail

This activity trail gives children a new way to explore Hampton Court Palace.

Children will use the activity trail to explore the key sights at the palace and to discover its secrets and stories.

The activity trail includes facts about Hampton Court Palace's history, as well as a variety of challenges to help children make the most of their visit.

Hard copies of the student trail maps will be available on arrival.

Learning Objectives

Children will:

• Develop skills of historical enquiry using Hampton Court Palace as source material.
• Construct informed responses to historical information.
• Use historical terminology appropriately.

National Curriculum Links

This session supports:

History

• Selecting and organising relevant historical information.
• Understanding how a site can reflect aspects of national history.

Geography

• Use simple fieldwork and observational skills.

English

• Consider and evaluate different viewpoints, attending to and building on the contributions of others.

Booking Information

Availability
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (during term time).

Capacity
You will receive one activity trail per pupil and we advise that pupils work in groups of ten with a supervising adult.

Price
Free (included in £4.10 price of admission)