Got Questions about booking a session?
Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions from teachers about how sessions work, what to expect, and how to book.
The History Guy delivers immersive Stone Age and Viking workshops for primary schools across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Lancashire North Wales and beyond, all designed to be engaging, practical, and easy to organise.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Current programmes include The Stone age and The Vikings with additional workshops coming in the very near future!
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Typically a Full day I usually arrive at your school around 07:00 to begin set up and the activities will run from 9:15—3:15 though timings can be adjusted to suit your time table
Sessions can be a FULL day with one class (up to 35 pupils) or wo HALF day sessions with two classes -
Many school workshops focus on presentations or basic activities.
The History Guy sessions are designed to be fully immersive, hands-on experiences that keep pupils active, engaged, and genuinely involved throughout the day.Rather than simply listening, children take part in carefully designed activities that allow them to interact with the materials, sounds, and atmosphere of the past, creating a far more memorable and meaningful learning experience.
Every session is built with a clear focus on engagement, authenticity, and curriculum value — ensuring that all pupils are involved, regardless of ability.
Sessions are delivered by an experienced outdoor educator and professionally trained archaeologist, combining real historical knowledge with proven teaching practice.
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Just the Space! If you want our outdoor experience we need a playing field of at least 12×12m or sessions can be run in a school hall or classroom
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What’s it like to work with you?
I’ve provided sessions for school groups for 15 years so i know how difficult and stressful teaching life can be! So aim is to make the whole process as straightforward and stress-free as possible from the first enquiry through to the end of the day.
Communication is simple and clear — once you get in touch, we’ll sort out the details, confirm what works best for your school, and make sure everything is in place ahead of the session.
On the day itself, everything is set up and ready to go with minimal disruption. The session runs in a structured but flexible way, so it fits around your timetable while keeping pupils fully engaged throughout.
Teachers are always welcome to get involved, but there’s no pressure — you can step back and enjoy the day knowing everything is being handled.
It’s designed to feel easy, organised, and genuinely enjoyable for both staff and pupils.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email Peter@thehistoryguy.co.uk. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
If you have any questions what so ever please, don’t hesitate to ask
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School workshops are delivered as a full day with a typical cost of £400 per day for both the full day session or two half days.
This includes
Our travel to site
Full set up and take down
All resources for the sessions
A fully immersive day for your pupils (and teachers!)
Is it good value compared to a school trip?
No transport, coach or parking costs
No time lost travelling
multiple classes can benefit across the day
Very easy to book and next to no logistics needed in organising.
Many Schools use pupil premium or topic budget to fund their programmes
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Teachers are welcome to be as involved as they like during the day, but there’s no expectation to lead anything — the session is fully delivered for you.
The aim is to keep things simple and hassle-free, so you can focus on enjoying the experience with your class.
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What to expect from a History Guy workshop
Each session is designed to be a fully immersive, hands-on experience that turns your school day into a real journey into the past. Whether it’s the Stone Age or the Vikings, children aren’t just listening — they’re involved from the very start.
Once everything is set up, pupils are encouraged to get stuck in straight away — asking questions, handling artefacts, and taking part in practical activities that bring the past to life in a way the classroom simply can’t.
The day is structured to keep children active, engaged, and involved throughout, while still making sure it links clearly to the curriculum and supports their learning.
The aim is simple: to give pupils a genuine feel for what life was like in the past, in a way they’ll remember long after the topic has finished.
Still have questions?
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to get in touch — I’m always happy to help.