Mr Dilly’s KS2 History Workshops are high-energy, curriculum-linked sessions for primary schools, designed to make history vivid, surprising and memorable.

Through performance, unforgettable characters, humour, historical detail and carefully structured learning, each workshop helps pupils step closer to the people, places and events of the past — from Romans, Ancient Egyptians and Vikings to World War II, Ancient Greeks, Anglo-Saxons, Mayans and more.

Trusted by over 1,500 schools and with more than 2,000 workshops delivered, Mr Dilly’s workshops support the primary history curriculum while creating the kind of shared school experience children talk about long after the day is over.

 
 
 

Why Choose Mr Dilly?

➡️ Proven Track Record – Mr Dilly has worked with over 1,500 schools and delivered more than 2,000 workshops, with many schools booking again and again for different year groups and history topics.

➡️ Designed for KS2 – Fully aligned with the Key Stage 2 history curriculum and learning objectives

➡️ Interactive & Engaging – Uses drama, storytelling, and role play to spark curiosity and bring history to life

➡️ Unforgettable Impact – Sessions that excite pupils and leave a lasting impression in the classroom

➡️ Tailored for Schools – Workshops delivered on-site, with clear structure and flexible group sizes

➡️ Professional & Trusted – Loved by teachers, booked year after year by schools across the UK

 
 
 
 

Choose Your Workshop

Ready to dive into a specific topic? Mr Dilly offers curriculum-linked history workshops for primary schools, including: Romans, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Mayans, Tudors, Victorians, World War II, Stone Age to Iron Age, Crime and Punishment, Great Fire of London and Explorers. Each page gives you everything you need: what’s covered, who it’s for, and how to book.

 
Illustration of The Tudors for KS2 – Henry VIII, Tudor executioner, the Tower of London and the Tudor rose

The Tudors

KS2 History - The Tudors School Workshop


KS2 history artwork of Ancient Maya pyramid, calendar, and mask"

The Maya

KS2 History - Ancient Maya School Workshop

Illustration of Ancient Egypt for KS2 history workshop featuring mummies and hieroglyphs"

Ancient Egypt

KS2 History - Ancient Egypt School Workshop

Viking shield and longship, Norse runes  – KS2 history workshop illustration"

The Vikings

KS2 History - The Vikings School Workshop

KS2 history workshop image – Roman gladiator punishments, ball and chain, hammer and gaveland a blood splatter

Crime & Punishment

KS2 History – Crime & Punishment Workshop


Illustration of Ancient Greece with Medusa, drama masks and Greek patterns for KS2 workshop"

Ancient Greece

KS2 History - Ancient Greece School Workshop

KS2 history illustration showing King Alfred the Great, Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms map, Saxon sword and shield"

Anglo-Saxons

KS2 History - Anglo-Saxons School Workshop

Illustration of the Great Fire of London with burning houses, Samuel Pepys, plague doctor and Pepys' diary from 1666 London streets – KS1 history workshop

Great Fire of London

KS1 History – Great Fire of London School Workshop

KS2 history illustration of Victorian Britain, street child, Queen Victoria, factories, and steam train

The Victorians

KS2 History - Victorians School Workshop

KS2 history illustration showing wartime Britain, air raid warden, union jack flag and poppies"

World War II

KS2 History - Second World War Workshop

KS1 and KS2 illustration of famous explorers including Columbus's ship,  and Neil Armstrong on the moon

Great Explorers

KS1 / KS2 History - Explorers Workshop

Roman soldiers, Roman emperor and Romulus and Remus – KS2 history workshop illustration"

The Romans

KS2 History - The Romans School Workshop

 
 

Have Questions Before You Book?

We’ve answered the most common questions from schools — including workshop length, group sizes, room setup, and what you can expect on the day. Whether you’re planning your first visit or booking again, everything you need is right here.