The Tudors Experience Day
Step carefully… you’re entering the 16th century.
Queen Elizabeth I is on the throne, the country appears prosperous, and England is becoming a powerful nation. But step off the main road, and Tudor life can be harsh, noisy, smelly — and dangerous.
For many people, survival is a daily struggle. Even wealth offers no guarantees. In Tudor England, comfort can disappear as quickly as your fortunes change… and keeping your head firmly on your shoulders is sometimes a matter of politics as much as luck.
To navigate the muddy, winding streets safely, you’ll need a guide.
Meet Christopher, a Tudor playwright. He moves between all levels of society — from the poorest labourers to the richest nobles — gathering stories, gossip, and inspiration. Through him, you’ll discover how different Tudor life could be depending on who you were and where you stood.
If you’re fortunate, you might attend school. Education is a privilege, not a right, and learning to read and write sets you apart from most people you’ll meet.
But danger is never far away. Disease spreads quickly through crowded towns, and if you fall ill, the cures on offer might worry you more than the sickness itself. Doctors, barber-surgeons, and apothecaries all promise help — but would you trust them?
As you move through Tudor society, stay alert. Thieves and criminals lurk in busy streets and marketplaces. If they’re caught, punishment is swift and public. Without modern entertainment, crowds gather to watch justice being done — and for many, it’s considered a day out.
So, steel yourself. Watch your purse. Mind your manners.
Welcome to the world of the Tudors.
"Stephen's interaction with the children made it so fun and exciting for them."
Fareen - Teacher
What activities are included?
Our Tudors Experience Day is a full-day immersive workshop that explores everyday life, power, belief, and survival in 16th-century England.
Activities typically include:
Meeting Tudor monarchs
Exploring power, succession, and why the Tudor period was so unstable.Re-enacting the Battle of Bosworth
Understanding how the Tudors came to power and why this battle mattered.Crime and punishment
Examining laws, justice, and the brutal consequences of breaking the rules.Tudor medicine
Discovering some of the interesting (and alarming) ways people tried to cure illness.A Tudor schoolroom
Experiencing how education worked — and how different it was from today.Handling replica artefacts
Making tangible connections with Tudor life through real objects.Playing Tudor games
Exploring leisure and play in a world without modern entertainment.
How many children can take part?
Our The Tudor's Experience Day is suitable for mainstream KS2 classes, from single-form entry to four-form entry (approximately 30–120 pupils).
We can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, provided there is:
a clear hall with sufficient space for movement-based activities
appropriate staffing to remain with pupils throughout the day
Special Educational Needs (SEN / SEND)
Our experience days are designed to be inclusive, flexible, and engaging.
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, suitable supervision is essential.
We have worked successfully with specialist SEND settings and high-needs groups. 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 The Tudor's 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 Tudor England?
Click the button below to send us your enquiry and begin your Tudors adventure. We’ll be happy to discuss dates, group sizes, and how the day supports your curriculum.
