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Meet Queen Elizabeth I:  A live and interactive Tudor Experience for Schools 

Step back in time and welcome one of England's most famous monarchs into your classroom with this exciting live and interactive online session featuring Queen Elizabeth I. 

Suitable for pupils in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, this engaging educational experience brings Tudor history to life through a memorable encounter with the legendary Queen herself. 

Through storytelling and interaction, pupils will gain fascinating insights into life at the Tudor court and discover what it was really like to rule England during one of the nation's most important historical periods. 

Adding an unexpected and entertaining element to the experience, Queen Elizabeth will also introduce pupils to her pet rat.  Rats were a common sight during Tudor times and were never far away from people, whether they lived in grand palaces or modest homes.  This unique feature will help pupils understand the realities of everyday life in the Tudor period in a fun and memorable way. 

Combining historical learning with lively interaction, this virtual visit offers an engaging curriculum-linked opportunity to inspire curiosity, support classroom learning, and deepen pupils' understanding of Tudor Britain.

Date and Time  Tuesday 13 October 2026 - 10 am (the session will last approximately 45 minutes)

Session Highlights
● Who is a monarch?: Learn what a queen does and how Tudor rule works. 
● Significant Individual: Explore information about Queen Elizabeth’s older sister Mary I.
● The Spanish Armada: Hear the dramatic story of the 1588 battle against Spain.
● The White Face and Black Teeth: Discover the real reasons behind Tudor makeup and sugar habits.

Key Benefits
● Interactive format: Students can ask questions directly to Queen Elizabeth I.
● Curriculum linked: Aligns with KS1 and KS2 history topics.
● No travel needed: Enjoy a high-impact theatre experience right in your classroom.

Cost  Learning Resources Hub member schools (Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze) - £45 per session. Non member schools / educational settings - £57 per session

Please note  
The price charged is per school/setting - as many children as you wish can attend the session.  
You will be invoiced following the event.  
Sessions will not be recorded.

Following registration, you will be emailed a MSTeams link to sign in for the session on the morning of the event.

Contact  If you have any questions, please get in touch wslr@wiltshire.gov.uk 

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