National Curriculum Key Stage 2: History

Immerse your pupils in the history of Harewood House during the World Wars.

They’ll discover how the Estate supported the war effort through food production, explore wartime medicine, and get a glimpse into the life of an officer recovering in a convalescent hospital.

Each session is led by staff in authentic wartime costume, bringing history lesson to life. The day can be tailored to focus on either the First or Second World War, depending on your class’s area of study.

Activities include: 

  • Learn about Harewood as a hospital and match the ailments to the symptoms and causes  
  • Learn how to bandage like a VAD nurse 
  • Discover how Harewood was used for food production and plant a seed that was grown in the gardens to take home