The Ancient Greeks Experience Day
Today, you’re stepping back over 2,500 years — into the world of the Ancient Greeks.
As the day begins, you’ll be welcomed by Demodocus, a hoplite soldier, who introduces you to life in an Athenian household. Here, you’ll discover that not everyone in Ancient Greece lived the same life. You’ll meet members of a wealthy family and explore how age, gender, and status shaped daily life — including the lives of enslaved people and how they were woven into Greek society.
Through discussion, storytelling, and role-play, you’ll explore the myths and legends that helped the Greeks make sense of their world. Gods, heroes, and monsters aren’t just stories — they reveal what the Ancient Greeks believed, feared, and valued.
But life in Ancient Greece wasn’t always comfortable.
As the day progresses, the focus shifts from Athens to Sparta. You’ll prepare for war, examining the weapons and armour Greek soldiers relied upon (replicas), and discovering what it really took to fight as a hoplite. Can you work together to hold formation in the famous Greek phalanx?
If you succeed, you may even earn some downtime, taking part in the kinds of games and activities soldiers used to pass the time between battles.
By the end of the day, you’ll have explored daily life, belief, warfare, and society in Ancient Greece — and experienced first-hand how very different lives could exist within the same civilisation.
"The battle scenario and the knowledge of the visitor was fantastic."
Miss Williams-Grace - Teacher
What activities are included?
Our Ancient Greeks Experience Day is a full-day, immersive workshop where pupils become part of the story, rather than simply hearing about it.
Activities typically include:
Myths and legends in context
Exploring Greek stories through guided role-play and discussion to understand belief and culture.Life in Ancient Greece
Comparing the lives of men, women, children, and enslaved people in Athenian society.Hoplite training
Learning how Greek soldiers fought, worked together, and relied on discipline and formation.Weapons and armour
Seeing and handling replica equipment to understand how it was used and why it mattered.Games from Ancient Greece
Taking part in real historical games played by soldiers and civilians alike.
How many children can take part?
Our Ancient Greeks Experience Day is designed for mainstream KS2 classes, from single-form entry through to four-form entry (approximately 30–120 pupils).
We can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, provided there is:
a clear hall with enough space for movement-based activities
sufficient staffing to support pupils throughout the day
Special Educational Needs (SEN / SEND)
Our experience days are designed to be inclusive, engaging, and flexible.
To ensure all pupils can take part safely, schools are asked to provide appropriate staffing and any specialist support required for individual needs. As we bring a range of physical props and equipment that are integral to the workshop, maintaining appropriate supervision is essential.
We have worked successfully with SEND settings and high-needs groups in the past. If your pupils require additional adaptations, we are very happy to discuss this in advance and advise on how best to deliver an excellent experience.
What do we need to run the day?
To deliver a high-quality, immersive Ancient Greeks Experience Day, we require:
secure on-site parking
exclusive use of a school hall for the duration of the day
two trestle tables
sufficient staff to remain with pupils throughout the workshop
(These requirements allow us to deliver a safe, structured, full-day experience.)
Why choose Classroom Adventures?
Designed for learning, not just entertainment
Every experience day is carefully structured to support KS2 history objectives, encouraging enquiry, discussion, and critical thinking alongside enjoyment.Immersive, full-day experiences
We don’t deliver short workshops or assemblies. Each visit is a complete day of learning, allowing pupils time to explore ideas in depth and fully engage with the period.Led by costumed historical interpreters
Pupils learn from knowledgeable facilitators who bring history to life through storytelling, discussion, and hands-on activities — not scripts or performances.Hands-on, object-based learning
Pupils see and handle replica artefacts, tools, weapons, and equipment, helping them make tangible connections with the past.Inclusive and adaptable
Our days are designed to be accessible, with flexibility built in to support a wide range of pupils and school settings.Clear structure and professional delivery
We work alongside school staff, maintaining high standards of behaviour, safety, and safeguarding throughout the day.Experience you can trust
Classroom Adventures’ staff have been delivering educational experience days since 2016, working with schools across the UK to provide high-quality, memorable learning.
Ready to step into the Ancient Greek world?
Click the button below to send us your enquiry and begin your Ancient Greek adventure. We’ll be happy to discuss dates, group sizes, and how the day can support your curriculum.
