Learning at Bolling Hall
Welcome to Bolling Hall Museum's Learning & Outreach programme. To make a booking or for further information, please contact 01274 431206/435865 or email daniel.willoughby@bradford.gov.uk becky.davies@bradford.gov.uk
Bolling Hall Library is now located in Bolling Hall Museum. Further information on the Bradford Libraries website
Visiting & Risk Assessment Guidelines (PDF 130kb)
Digging the Tudors
KS2 History: 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 7, 8a, 10
KS2 English: En1 Speaking 1e, 2a, 2b, 2e, 3a, 3c, 4d, 6b.
This workshop introduces the students to how Tudor life was lived at Bolling Hall through carrying out an archaeological dig and exploring the museum. There are two parts to the workshop, half of the students learn the skills of the archaeology and take part in a mini dig, the second half of the students take part in a trail around the museum, students then swap over after an hour. Through the workshop students find out about the everyday lives of Tudors, from those working in the kitchens to Lord and Lady of the House.
2 hour session, £111 (max 32 pupils)
Booking essential
Homes in the Past
KS1 History
Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past
a. recognise why people did things, why events happened and what happened as a result
b. identify differences between ways of life at different times.
KS1 Historical enquiry
a. how to find out about the past from a range of sources of information
b. to ask and answer questions about the past.
What was the housework like in the old days? Find clues and join in activities in the actual rooms where families used to live at Bolling Hall.
1 hour Education Officer led workshop.
£67 per class (max 35 pupils)
The Tempest Family
KS2 History Chronological understanding
a. place events, people and changes into correct periods of time.
Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past
a. about characteristic features of the periods and societies studied, including the ideas, beliefs, attitudes and experiences of men, women and children in the past.
b. about the social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity of the societies studied, in Britain and the wider world.
KS2 Historical enquiry
a. how to find out about the events, people and changes studied from an appropriate range of sources of information.
An introduction to Tudor times which includes some children dressing in reproduction costumes and a chance for all children to handle Tudor objects.
11/2 hour Education Officer led workshop.
£88 per class (max 35 pupils)
A Tudor Mystery at Bolling Hall
KS2 History Chronological understanding
a. place events, people and changes into correct periods of time Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past.
b. about characteristic features of the periods and societies studied, including the ideas, beliefs, attitudes and experiences of men, women and children in the past.
c. about the social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity of the societies studied, in Britain and the wider world.
KS2 Historical enquiry
a. how to find out about the events, people and changes studied from an appropriate range of sources of information.
KS2 English Speaking and Listening
It is midwinter 1600. A stranger arrives at Bolling Hall. Who is this midwinter guest? Where does he come from? Is he who he says he is? Story-telling and discussion with suggestions for follow-up work back at school.
1½ hour Museum’s Learning Team led hands-on workshop
£88 per session (max 35 pupils)
The Stranger’s Case Drama Workshop
KS2 and KS3 English Speaking and Listening
KS2 History
Chronological understanding
a. place events, people and changes into correct periods of time
Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past
b. about characteristic features of the periods and societies studied, including the ideas, beliefs, attitudes and experiences of men, women and children in the past
c. about the social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity of the societies studied, in Britain and the wider world.
KS2 Historical enquiry
a. how to find out about the events, people and changes studied from an appropriate range of sources of information.
KS3 History
1.1 Chronological understanding
1.2 Cultural, ethnic and religious diversity
1.5 Significance
Working with two actors, the children meet the Protestant servant Joan Beldon and the Catholic travelling player Nick Nidderdale. This drama/workshop vividly illustrates the religious tensions of the Tudor period and brings a Tudor house to life.
2 hour Museum’s Learning Team led drama/workshop.
£166 per session (max 32 pupils).
Free Self Service Resources
Tudors Handling Boxes (KS1/ KS2)
Investigate domestic objects and try on costumes from the time of the Tempest family.
Civil War Cipher Trail (KS2)
The English Civil War has started. Rich families like the Tempests who own Bolling Hall support the King. These are dangerous times. Follow the cipher trail around the house to unlock the hidden messages. Ask on reception for your cipher trail.
SEN/ Early Years Activities
Print off the attachments and visit the various rooms of the house and complete activities. Clipboards and paper are available on request from reception.
- The Bedrooms (doc 83kb)
- The Civil War Room (doc 103kb)
- The Georgian Dining Room (doc 500kb)
- The Georgian Drawing Room (doc 500kb)
- The Nursery (doc 49kb)
- The Red Couch Room (doc 49kb)
NEW Tudors Trail for KS2
Follow the trail around the hall and learn about how people lived in Tudor times.
Download and print the attachments and bring them with you on your school visit.
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