Manor House Education Programme

Welcome to The Manor House’s Learning & Outreach programme. To make a booking or for further information and small group rates (15 and under) please contact:

Mary Bentham Museum Officer (Education)
telephone 01943 600666
email mary.bentham@bradford.gov.uk

Alternatively contact - Dan Willoughby, Learning Team Support Officer
telephone 01274 435865
email daniel.willoughby@bradford.gov.uk

Introduction to Exhibitions
An introduction to the current exhibition plus the use of drawing materials and space for a packed lunch.
1 hour Education Officer led session
£45 per session (Max 35 pupils)

Introduction to the Manor House
An introduction to the Manor House plus the use of drawing materials and space for a packed lunch.
1 hour Education Officer led session
£55 per session (Max 35 pupils)

Observational Drawing from Objects
From archaeological artefacts to Victorian objects, the museum collections can help students develop their artistic or scientific observational drawing skills.
An introduction with drawing around the museum, or in the Activity Centre, drawing materials provided. 1 hour EducationOfficer led session
£55 per session (Max 16 pupils)

Victorian Ilkley
KS2 Unit 2 & 12 (Year 5/6)
What does evidence about specific families from the Census tell us about Victorian Ilkley? Children look at photographs and artefacts in the Activity Centre as well as displays in the gallery.
2 hours Education Officer led session
£80 per session (Max 35 pupils)

KS2 Understanding the Romans - History Unit 6A
This session provides a perfect introduction to evidence for the Romans. Following an introduction children are divided into two groups to study the objects on display in the Manor House and handle original Roman objects to find out more about Roman Ilkley .
2 hours Education Officer & Teacher led session. Teachers' pack available
£80 (Max 35 pupils)

KS2 Roman Drama 'Cui Bono?' History Unit 6A
A vivid portrayal of life in Roman times. Working with two actors the children prepare for a drama involving a Celtic woman and a Roman soldier.They then debate the rights and responsibiltities of citizens, while in role as the people of Roman Ilkley. Half Day session led by 2 actors £150 per session (Max 35 pupils)

Archaeology Workshop
KS4 History & A Level Archaeology
An in depth study of archaeology from excavation through analysis to interpretation using material from the Roman site at Ilkley.
2 hour Education Officer led workshop.
£80 per session (Max 16 pupils)