Key Stage 1

Give your students an unforgettable day of learning

Bring 250 years of history to life with an immersive and curriculum-linked learning experience at our open-air living museum. 

Connect their studies to real history with a bespoke educational visit featuring a guided museum tour, a hands-on activity* of your choice, and downloadable resources to extend learning back in the classroom.

Select one of the Key Stage 1 guided tours options below 

Each Key Stage 1 visit will include:

  • A guided tour
  • Edwardian School Lesson
  • Teachers’ notes for the day
  • Downloadable resources (pre and post visit)
  • A choice of additional activities (*subject to availability)

Please note: That unless otherwise requested, the Edwardian School lesson will not be as strict or severe as a true 1912 school lesson. 

Price: 

Key Stage 1 per student  £8.40 (+ VAT) 
Supervising adults (1 free per 10 students) £15.00 (+ VAT) per additional adult

 

How to book

These education prices are for visits from October 2025 to August 2026. Prices for after this period are subject to change.

Key Stage 1 - Guided Tours

  1. Houses and Homes

    Explore how people lived in the past!

    Your class will investigate a variety of houses and homes, discovering what life was like for the people who lived there. Students will look closely at the features of different buildings and household objects from the past, comparing them to the things we use today. 

    Objectives

    • Identify and describe different types of homes from the Victorians through to the 1960s

    • Recognise and talk about key features of buildings

    • Explore what life was like for different people in the past, comparing rich and poor homes, noticing similarities and differences.

    • Compare homes and everyday objects from the past with those we use today, discussing how things have changed over time.

  2. Toys Past and Present

    Discover, Play and Learn!

    On this fun-filled trail, your class will explore the toys that children played with in our historic houses between 1880 and 1940. Students will investigate what playtime looked like in the past, handle old-fashioned toys, and even join in with street games and other traditional pastimes from the Black Country.

    Objectives

    • Identify and explore toys from the past

    • Recognise and describe the materials used to make toys

    • Explore how toys differed for children from rich and poor families

    • Compare toys from the past with those children play with today, identifying similarities and differences.

  3. Transport Through the Ages

    Travel Through Time!

    During this visit, your class will explore a fascinating range of transport at the Museum, from horse-drawn carts to early motor vehicles. Students will discover how people travelled in the past, look closely at real examples from our collection, and compare them with the vehicles we use today.

    Objectives

    • Identify and explore different types of transport from the past

    • Recognise and describe the uses of different modes of transport

    • Compare transport from the past with vehicles used today, identifying similarities and differences.