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About this session
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) | Subject: History | Topic: Victorians | Session type: Route-based and classroom
What was it like for Queen Victoria growing up in Kensington Palace?
Students will explore the palace in which Victoria spent her childhood, learn about some of her favourite toys and pastimes and experience some of the sounds and smells of the time.
This session features:
- A sensory story about Victoria’s childhood at the palace.
- Trying on Victorian costume and learning about when Victoria became Queen.
- A sensory tour around the palace, exploring the rooms in which Princess Victoria spent her childhood.
- Object handling, focusing on the toys and games that Victoria played with as a child.
What to expect?
- This 75-minute-long session takes place in our learning centre and the palace. Both spaces can be accessed in a wheelchair.
- The session will be facilitated by a presenter trained in working with audiences with a range of learning needs.
- The session is flexible according to the needs of your pupils but can involve interactive storytelling, drama-based activities, games and smells.
- You will be contacted in the run up to your visit to check access and learning needs.
- You will receive resources to help prepare your students prior to their visit.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- Learn about Kensington Palace’s stories and history.
- Be empowered to use their senses to explore new historic environments.
- Develop social and emotional skills.
This session is suitable for students with MLD, SLD and PMLD, aged between 6 and 16 years, who attend special schools or units. Please note that the presenter will be in costume unless requested otherwise by the school.
Who is this session aimed at?
This session is suitable for students with MLD, SLD and PMLD, aged between 6 and 16 years, who attend special schools or units. Please note that the presenter will be in costume unless requested otherwise by the school.
Booking information
Availability
Friday 3 October 2025
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Thursday 29 January 2026
Thursday 26 February 2026
Wednesday 11 March –2026
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Friday 8 May 2026
Thursday 11 June 2026
Thursday 2 July 2026
Thursday 25 June 2026
Wednesday 15 July 2026
10.45, 13.00
Duration
75 minutes
Capacity
Up to 10 students plus additional accompanying adults.
We aim to be as flexible as possible and would be happy to discuss class size further with you at point of booking.
Price
£70 (includes admission)