Boy in Roman Costume

Manor House Education Programme

Welcome to The Manor House’s Learning & Outreach programme. All sessions must be booked in advance. A space for eating packed lunches is available on request. Sessions to suit the specific needs of your class are possible. School Groups are welcome to come on self-guided visits to the Manor House.

To make a booking or for further information and small group rates (15 and under) please contact:

Manor House Museum
Tel: 01943 600066
email: manor.house@bradford.gov.uk

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

Washday Workshop
KS1 QCA History Unit 2, KS2
Children will find out what it was like to do the washing in the past, using washboards, possers, dolly blue and the mangle. 1 hour session, £60 (max 30 pupils)

The Families of Castle Yard
KS1/2 QCA History Units 1, 2 &11
Trace the story of the Robinson family who lived in the Manor House in Victorian times and find out what kinds of games the Robinson children played. 2 hour session, £80 (max 30 pupils)

Getting a Head
KS2 Art & Design
This practical art workshop uses our collection of ancient and beautiful carved stone heads. After drawing the heads children will make their own low-relief clay sculptures. 1 hour session, £80 including materials (max 30 pupils)

Toy Detectives
KS1 QCA History Unit 1
In the setting of this ancient house children discover the difference between toys old and new in a fun session playing toy detective and handling authentic toys from Victorian and modern times. 1 hour session, £55 (max 30 pupils)

Roman Drama ‘Cui Bono?’
KS2 History Unit 6A and KS3
A vivid portrayal of life in Roman times. Working with two actors the children will prepare for the drama involving a Celtic woman and a Roman soldier, and then debate the rights and responsibilities of citizens in role as the people of Roman Ilkley. 4 hour session part-led by 2 actors. £160 (max 30 pupils)

Free Introductory Visits

  • Roman handling box A box of authentic Roman artefacts and replica armour and clothing for use during a self-guided visit.
  • Gallery trail
  • Introduction to the Manor House Discover the history of this ancient and fascinating building. Drawing materials provided.
  • Introduction to the exhibitions An introduction to the current exhibition. Drawing materials provided.