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Aday at the palace 5 THINGS TO DO // HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES 1 Visit incredible palaces With 1,000 years of evidence to interpret, Historic Royal Palaces’ interactive sessions for KS3–5 students are designed to encourage them to delve deeper, consider historical concepts, and engage in discussion and debate in the very spaces where history happened. 2 The Tower of London Investigate the Tower as a hotbed of protest and rebellion, consider the consequences of religious turmoil during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and examine primary evidence to complement the study of the Wars of the Roses and Henry VIII’s reign. 3 Hampton Court Palace Investigate the English Reformation, the challenges facing Elizabeth I, and more. New for summer 2025: visit the “Henry VIII on Tour” Schools Tudor Festival, and explore hidden spaces and lesser- known stories in a brand-new KS3 session, “Secrets of the Palace”. 4 Kensington Palace Interpret historical evidence to explore the role William III, Queen Anne and George II played in the development of the British Empire, with a focus on enslavement and the colonisation of North America. 5 Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Uncover the role the Castle played in Northern Irish history, use evidence to balance competing historical narratives, and explore the Castle’s collection of art and objects to create historically inspired textile designs. www.hrp.org.uk/schools Choose from four fascinating sites and a range of interactive school sessions to help your students get hands-on with history… GOOD TO KNOW Visit the Historic Royal Palaces website to plan your educational visit, search for learning resources, and take advantage of CPD and training opportunities for teachers. HISTORY Immerse yourself in where it happened Book a visit at www.hrp.org.uk/schools • Enquiry-based sessions for KS3-5 • Activity trails aligned to the national curriculum • Free pre- and post- visit resources PARTNER CONT ENT www.teachwire.net/school-trips | 57