Historic Venues – Page 2
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News & IdeasSchools invited to discover more about Reading Abbey for its 900th anniversary
Schools are now able to book an educational workshop at Reading Museum, giving pupils the chance to learn more about the nearby ruins of Reading Abbey in its 900th year.
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News & IdeasEnglish Heritage offering teacher training session at Gainsborough Old Hall
English Heritage, the charity which looks after over 400 historic sites across the country, will host a ‘Teacher Twilight’ education session at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire to offer a taster of what pupils can expect on a visit.
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News & IdeasLeighton Hall unveils new learning programmes and facilities
The new packages at Leighton Hall in Lancashire include outdoor learning programmes with facilities such as an outdoor kitchen, weatherproof woodland log circle and an insect corner.
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News & IdeasShakespeare’s Globe plans to offer drama-themed school sessions
The learning team at Shakespeare’s Globe in London has said it is hoping to resume limited activity with schools on-site from 12th April onwards.
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News & IdeasShakespeare’s Globe is offering online CPD courses for teachers
Shakespeare’s Globe will provide affordable online CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses for teachers as well as free streaming and online resources throughout February.
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News & IdeasBletchley Park keen for pupils to take part in virtual sessions to support the attraction
Bletchley Park is calling on schools to take part in its new virtual learning sessions, which aims to bring the best of the attraction to the classroom, and demonstrate how popular it they can be, so that jobs within its learning team can be saved.
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Case StudiesHow one school trip went virtual with videos, podcasts and even home cooking
Ian Mitchell, deputy headteacher of Kingswood House School in Surrey, talks about their pivot to a virtual school trip experience that included videos, podcasts, web links, Microsoft Teams… and even cooking.
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News & IdeasHistory video series launched by The National Wallace Monument
The team at The National Wallace Monument in Scotland have launched an online video series to help young people learn about history from home.
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SponsoredHands-on history at 400 English Heritage sites
See how big a castle really is, delve into secret wartime tunnels and marvel at the wonders of Stonehenge. Bring your teaching to life and inspire your students on a school trip to one of English Heritage’s 400 historical sites across the country.
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Features6 must-see attractions for school groups visiting London
The capital is filled with museums, historical venues and one-of-a-kind sites linked to learning outside the classroom.
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FeaturesTop Tudor history trip locations
Take Tudor learning outside of the classroom with educational activities at these four exciting sites.
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News & IdeasTeachers invited to Lincoln Cathedral to find out about new learning programme
The team at Lincoln Cathedral have invited educators to learn about its upcoming opportunities for schools at a free event.
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News & IdeasSchool activities available at The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London will host a range of activities across the 2019-2020 academic term, covering a different subjects to get children thinking about the historic disaster in the capital.
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News & IdeasWork starts on new Clore Learning Centre at the Roman Baths
Victorian buildings near the site of the Roman Baths will undergo a major regeneration over the next year to be transformed into a Clore Learning Centre for the Roman Baths and a World Heritage Centre for the city.
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News & IdeasEnglish Heritage’s Walmer Castle and Gardens opens new learning centre
Walmer Castle and Gardens in Kent has opened a new learning centre - the first new substantial building at the castle for 145 years, giving schools a base from which to explore its historic grounds.
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News & IdeasEnglish Heritage to rebuild Bronze Age roundhouse at Beeston Castle
English Heritage volunteers are reconstructing a Bronze Age roundhouse at Beeston Castle in Cheshire, to educate visiting schools on life from the era.
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News & IdeasLocal school assists with Tower Bridge’s exhibition
Boutcher Primary School in Southwark worked closely with artist Imogen Piper to create a new exhibition inside the landmark.
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FeaturesFocus on: Skipton Castle
Skipton has what is said to be one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England, standing watchful over the market town as it has for over 900 years.
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News & IdeasHeritage schools programme to benefit 120,000 children
The Department for Education has announced an injection of £1.6million into Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme, allowing the scheme to continue for the next two years.
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Case StudiesSailing to success: MBNA Thames Clippers
An excited group of seven to 11-year-olds really pushed the boat out on their first trip to London that also involved the majority of them travelling by boat for the very first time.
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