Learning at Manor House
Welcome to the Manor House's Learning & Outreach programme. To make a booking or for further information, please contact 01943 600066 or email becky.davies@bradford.gov.uk
School visits to the manor house
Schools are welcome to come on free, self-guided visits to the Manor House. An indoor space for eating packed lunches is available on request – please contact us in advance to arrange your visit.
Schools workshops
These workshops are available throughout the year. They can be adapted to your needs in discussion with the museum Learning Team.
*new* Time travellers
KS1 History Knowledge, skills and understanding 1a, 1b, 2b, 4a, 4b, Breadth of Study 6a, 6b; KS1 English En1 Speaking and Listening 2a – e.
Pupils use real historical objects to find out about the lives of the people who made them in this interactive workshop which includes dressing up and role-play. The session compares two historical periods out of the Stone Age, the Romans and Celts, and the Victorians.
11/2 hour session, £80 (max 30 pupils)
Booking essential
*new* Toys through time
FREE Special Offer with Ilkley Toy Museum
KS1 History Knowledge, skills and understanding 1a, 1b, 2b, 4a, 4b, Breadth of Study 6a; KS1 English En1 Speaking and Listening 2a – e.
Schools visiting the Ilkley Toy Museum can book a free session at the Manor House using our 'toys through time' handling boxes – a fantastic collection of real toys from Victorian times to the present day – plus use of the Activity Room for packed lunches.
1 hour session, Free (max 30 pupils with a minimum of 3 teachers or teaching assistants)
Booking essential
*new* Meet the Robinsons
KS2 History Knowledge, skills and understanding 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3, 4a, Breadth of Study 6, 7, 11a; KS2 English En2 Reading 2a, 3a, 3c.
Pupils find out all about the Robinsons, a real family who lived in the Manor House in Victorian times, through handling authentic Victorian objects, dressing up, and learning how to read the Census. Recommended for Years 3 and 4.
2 hour session, £80 (max 30 pupils)
Booking essential
The children of castle yard
KS2 History Knowledge, skills and understanding 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3, 4a, Breadth of Study 6, 7, 11a; KS2 English En2 Reading 2a, 3a, 3c.
Pupils discover the real Victorian children who lived in the Manor House when it was a Victorian slum, using Census evidence, handling objects, dressing up, toys and games. Suitable for Years 5 and 6.
2 hour session, £80 (max 30 pupils)
Booking essential
Hands-on romans
KS2 History Knowledge, skills and understanding 1a, 1b, 2a, 3, 4a, 4b, 5c, Breadth of Study 6, 7, 8a; KS2 English En1 Speaking and Listening 1c, 1e.
Children become archaeologists and find out how the Romans fought and lived in this popular hands-on session using genuine Roman objects and replica armour.
2 hour session, £80 (max 30 pupils)
Booking essential
Heads up
KS2 Art & Design Knowledge, skills and understanding 1a, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3b, 4a, 4b, Breadth of study 5a, 5c, 5d.
This workshop gives pupils the opportunity to enjoy our stunning and beautiful collection of ancient carved stone heads, reputed to date back to Celtic times. Pupils will explore tone and texture through charcoal drawing and then make low-relief sculptures to take back to school.
11/2 hour session, £80 (max 30 pupils)
Booking essential
Roman drama 'cui bono?'
KS2 History Knowledge, skills and understanding 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3, 4a, 4b, 5c, Breadth of study 6, 7, 8a; KS2 English En1 Drama 4a.
A vivid portrayal of life in Roman times. Pupils meet Celtic tradeswoman Vedica and Roman soldier Vericundus and hear all about their lives – and their very different opinions of Roman Britain! The pupils prepare for and watch a drama which explores what happens when two cultures clash. With self-led activities in the afternoon.
Full day session, £150 (max 30 pupils)
Booking essential.
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