KS3 Six Queens Exploration Days

About this day

Inspired by our Teach the Six Queens Differently Campaign, spend a day at Hampton Court Palace exploring the lives of each of these fascinating women.

Taking lyrics from SIX the Musical as a starting point, learners can interrogate different interpretations of the queens and walk in the footsteps of each queen at Hampton Court Palace. Students will consider why there are different views of the queens before using evidence to create their own interpretations. They will consider the women in their own right, rather than just through their connection to Henry VIII.

During the day your students will have the opportunity to:

• Meet historical interpreters portraying some of the queens to ask the questions they would really like answered

• Take part in drop-in creative workshops to learn more about daily life for the queens

• Use a trail to explore the palace each queen would have known, and what it can tell us about them

• Handle costumes from SIX the Musical to learn about how the show has chosen to interpret each queen through both a historical and a contemporary lens

• Explore evidence about each queen

• Develop and share their views of each queen

More details, including a full timetable and map of activities, will be sent to schools in advance.

Please Note: On Monday 5 July Hampton Court Palace will only be open to schools. This means not all areas of the Palace will be open, similar to Schools only Tuesdays.

Booking information

When:
Monday 5 July & Wednesday 7 July 2027
10:00 - 15:00

Price:
Students Aged 11-14 (KS3): £4.40 per student

Teachers and accompanying adults:
Adults within the 1:10 ratio: Free 
Additional adults: £26.70 
Adults providing 1:1 assistance: Free

How to book:
Complete the form linked below