about this session
Key stage 2 | Subject: History | Topic: Victorians, Stuarts | Session Type: Route-based
Travel through time at Kensington Palace to discover how the English monarchy has changed over the centuries.
Led by a costumed presenter, children will explore the lives of those who lived at Kensington Palace, including Queen Victoria, William and Mary, as well as many others.
Designed to develop children's chronological understanding of British history, this session covers a range of time frames that helps it to fit into any unit of study that explores the monarchy post-1066.
Learning objectives
Children will:
- Explore the changing role of the monarchy in terms of the balance of power with Parliament.
- Concepts of continuity and change
- Explore the significance of Kensington Palace through the ages.
National Curriculum links
This session supports:
History
- Investigating a theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
- Constructing informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.
- Noting connections, contrasts and trends over time and developing the appropriate use of historical terms.
Booking information
Availability
Wednesday - Friday
11.00, 12.15, 13.45
Duration
60 minutes
Capacity
Up to 35 students
Price
£104 plus admission
Learning Resources
Queen Victoria's family tree
Trace the royal lineage from William III to Queen Victoria in this illustrated school resource.
Stuart Family Tree
Trace the royal lineage from James I to Mary II and William III.
Georgian to Victorian Kings and Queens Biographies and key facts
Short editable biographies of Georgian to Victorian Kings and Queens. Use key facts, activities and historic sources to explore these famous monarchs and their lives at Kensington Palace and Hampton Court Palace.