Step back in time and cook like a medieval knight with this KS1 Castles bundle — combining our Castles topic pack (including a Cooking in Castles activity) with our structured Recipe Journal, for a fun and memorable cross-curricular experience.
Children can explore what people ate in castle kitchens, try their hand at a simple medieval-inspired recipe, and record it all in their own Recipe Journal. The journal is topic-neutral — use it beyond castles for any recipe theme.
Instant PDF download — ready to print and use today
Ideal for KS1 History, food technology, and cross-curricular topic weeks
Aligned to the KS1 History and Design & Technology (Food Technology) curriculum
Included Resources +
The Castles topic pack — including a Cooking in Castles activity — plus our full structured Recipe Journal with 100+ pages of recipe recording templates, kitchen equipment vocabulary, a preparation checklist, measurement reminders, and recipe index pages.
Key Details +
Format: Instant PDF download
Age range: KS1 (Years 1 & 2, ages 5–7)
Adult support recommended for younger children
Fully printable — use for individual students or whole-class sets
Suitable for classrooms, topic weeks, and home education
Curriculum Alignment +
Supports the KS1 History curriculum through the study of castles and significant historical periods. The Cooking in Castles activity links to Design & Technology (Food Technology) objectives for KS1, including preparing simple dishes and understanding food from different times and cultures.
Teaching Tips +
Use as a highlight activity during a castles topic week — the Cooking in Castles activity works brilliantly as a hands-on Friday afternoon session. Pair with castle-themed art, drama, or a local castle visit for a full immersive topic experience. The Recipe Journal pages make a great keepsake from the topic that children can take home and share with families.
