Living History
Living History Sessions
Immerse yourself in the past at Wildwood!
| 1 hour session |
| Max 30 children |
| £45 per session |
Throughout history, woodlands were vital for human survival, providing everything from timber, shelter and food to clothing, medicines and dyes.
Immersively hands-on, our Living History sessions allow pupils to try out authentic historic activities. Examples include weaving, tracking, making ink and lighting fires.
Led by tutors in appropriate historical costume, each session is held outdoors in our woodland surroundings, creating an unforgettable experience.
Choose from the following time-periods:
For further information, contact our Education department on education@wildwoodtrust.org or 01227 937451.
Living History Tours
| 1 hour tour |
| Max 30 children |
| £45 per session |
While half a class undertake their Living History workshop, the rest can enjoy a special History Tour around Wildwood, to discover how people from that particular time-period interacted with British animals.
Stone Age
Discover which of Wildwood’s animals were painted on cave walls, made of clay or engraved on bone during the Ice Age and how important our native animals were to the survival of the human race.
Saxon
Find out which animals played a central role in Saxon mythology and also in the everyday lives of the people on our Saxon-themed tour.
Viking
Who are the wolves Hati and Skol, that are attempting to swallow the Sun and the Moon and why were Odin’s Ravens called Hugin and Munin? These are just some of the animals at Wildwood that inhabit the rich tales of Norse mythology. Come and meet them on a Viking-themed tour.
For further information, contact our Education department on education@wildwoodtrust.org or 01227 937451.