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Key Stage 2


Key Stage 2 sessions


These lively and creative sessions are led by expert presenters and are designed to support a range of subjects across the curriculum.

Sessions are devised for groups of up to 35 children.
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Creative writing sessions


 Practical sessions


New Tales of Wonder

There’s a mystery to solve at the court of King George I! Come and explore the State Apartments and the glittering world of the 18th century court at Kensington. Using the portraits of court characters on the King’s Stairs as their cast, students become story detectives as they journey through the palace picking up inspiration for completing the mystery. These sessions develop literacy, speaking and listening skills as well as encouraging the use of imaginative language and vocabulary.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11.00 and 13.00
Friday, 11.00 only
1 hour
£90 (student admission free)

King's stairs servants


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New Patterns at the palace

Explore the wealth of patterns on display at Kensington! The palace is brimming with wallpapers, painted ceilings, carvings and fabrics to inspire young artists. Students will go on a pattern treasure hunt and then come back to the classroom to create their own wallpaper prints using block printing methods. The session will be led by artist Natalie Ryde, our palace Artist in Residence in 2011. This session supports skills of investigating and making art, as well as historical enquiry and interpretation. 

Thursday, 11.00 and 13.00
1.5 hours
£100 (student admission free)

Artist Residence2

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Investigating history sessions  


Rags to Riches: Victorian childhood in Kensington

This session compares the very different lives of two girls growing up in Kensington in the early 1830s. Young Princess Victoria spends her days in the luxury of the palace. Orphaned Annie Jarvis lives and works in the Kensington Workhouse. Using primary sources, students will investigate Victoria and Annie's daily routines. They'll also see the rooms where Victoria spent her childhood and try on replica costume.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11.00 and 13.00
Friday, 11.00 only
1 hour
£90 (student admission free)

Victoria's replica dolls 

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