Dive deeper into Blackpool's history with our engaging school workshops!
Our workshops offer a cross-curricular introduction to Blackpool’s history and a memorable out-of-classroom experience, ensuring that your learners leave with an enriched knowledge of this fascinating town. And we think you'll enjoy them as much as the rest of the class!
Workshops start at just £4 per child.
Bright Lights in Dark Times
Best suited for: KS2
Duration: 2 hours including time to explore Showtown
Overview: Meet a 1940s landlady as she delves into what Blackpool was like during World War II. Learn about the evacuees and military personnel who called Blackpool home during this period, and get hands on with Morse Code communication.
Curriculum Links: Geography, History, Science, English
Seaside Fun
Best suited for: Early Years Foundation Stage
Duration: 40 minutes plus time to explore Showtown
Meet a sleepy Blackpool tourist as they tell you all about their perfect day at the beach. Learn about all the things they’ve done, take a look at some souvenirs old and new, and join them in sending a postcard back home.
Curriculum Links: Communication and Language, Physical Development, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design
Beside the Seaside
Best suited for: KS1 and KS2
Duration: 2 hours including time to explore Showtown
Overview: Meet a 1950s walkies photographer as they help the class explore Blackpool’s history.
Curriculum Links: Geography, History and depending on activities chosen: Science, Maths, English, Design and Citizenship
Sensory Seaside
Best suited for: Special Educational Needs (KS1 & KS2)
Duration: 40 minutes plus time to explore Showtown
Overview: Immerse yourself in the seaside with our sensory seaside workshop.
A day at the seaside is perfect for relaxing and taking everything in. What can you see, smell, touch, taste and hear when you visit the seaside? Use your senses to explore a day by the sea and have fun singing along to our favourite seaside tune.
This activity will be tailored and adapted to the needs of the class.
Curriculum Links: Communication and Spoken Language, History, Science
Selling the Seaside
Best suited for: KS3
Duration: 50 minute activity plus time to explore Showtown
Overview: Come and visit England’s favourite playground for glowing health and dazzling lights!
Discover how Blackpool’s entertainment attractions have helped keep landladies in business for over 100 years. The class will then be tasked with keeping Blackpool’s entertainment industry alive by creating a brand new attraction for the town.
Curriculum Links: English Language, History, Business Studies
To add a fun-filled workshop to your visit to Showtown, please complete the enquiry form below and we'll get in touch.
Alternatively, you can call us on 0808 175 6929 with information about when you’d like to visit and how many pupils and adults will be attending the workshop and we'll do the rest!
Feedback from teachers
“The children really enjoyed the session and were engaged throughout”
“The actor really added the WOW factor and had the children enthused from the start”
“The activity was a fabulous idea, and the children really enjoyed it”
“Session leaders were really enthusiastic and had excellent knowledge to share with the children”
