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News & IdeasTeacher’s kit and exhibition for new experience at Dover Castle
Pupils are being invited to explore Dover Castle Under Siege, which tells the story of the most testing times in its long history.
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News & IdeasHever Castle to invite pupils on new time travelling mission
Hever Castle is inviting young history enthusiasts to embark on an exciting journey through time with Mission History, a full-day immersive educational experience designed for Key Stage 2 students.
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News & IdeasEnglish Heritage unveils new school visits
The charity which cares for more than 400 historical sites across England is welcoming pupils to both Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire and Grimes Graves in Norfolk.
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News & IdeasPupils visit Buckingham Palace for first ever Schools Week
Almost 2,000 pupils enjoyed special access to Buckingham Palace after doors were kept open exclusively for school groups during the very first Schools Week.
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News & IdeasBlenheim's workshops include jigsaw clues and problem solving
Blenheim Palace’s latest school programme offers pupils from Key Stage 1 to 3 the chance to learn about English, history, maths, art and geography in the beautiful setting of Oxfordshire’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Features8 school trip ideas to inspire pupils with British history
Nothing inspires pupils more than stepping away from the classroom to experience times gone by at some of the most historically significant places around Great Britain. Whether it’s wartime visits or Tudor-linked sites, children can get to grips with the past by visiting the rooms that textbooks can only describe. ...
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News & IdeasWindsor Castle opens learning centre featuring three dedicated classrooms
Windsor Castle in Berkshire has opened its Pug Yard Learning Centre, housing three classrooms which are equipped for hosting a range of onsite workshops.
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News & IdeasEnglish Heritage reopens Clifford’s Tower for school trips
Clifford’s Tower in York has opened its doors to schools, following a £5 million project to conserve and transform the interior of the 800-year-old landmark.
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Features5 school trips to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
This year we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since Her Majesty The Queen came to the throne. Here’s our round up of all things royal for schools so you can enjoy a special day out to mark the occasion.
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News & IdeasNew exhibition highlights the life and times of Anne Boleyn for pupils at Hever Castle
The first of a series of exhibitions detailing the life and times of Anne Boleyn will launch at Hever Castle in the spring, 500 years to the day she made her debut at court in 1522.
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News & IdeasSchools invited to experience Tower of London’s ‘Superbloom’ display
A ‘vibrant sea of flowers’ will take over the Tower of London’s moat in 2022 to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Features7 school trip ideas: castles
We’ve rounded up some of the best castles for school visits to help bring history to life by exploring dungeons and grottos and taking part in bespoke guided tours –there are even costumes to try on.
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SponsoredHow English Heritage can help to inspire pupils with history
We speak to Fran Gibbons at English Heritage about how the charity supports teachers and what’s available for school visits in the future.
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Features7 places for fantastic school trips in England
With the Coronavirus affecting school visits abroad for now, there’s plenty of top attractions closer to home for future planning towards the end of this year and into the next.
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News & IdeasHever Castle thanks STO for boost in school trip numbers
More children than ever before are visiting the castle in Kent as part of an educational trip, with Hever’s team thanking School Travel Organiser for the spike in interest.
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FeaturesSTO picks: 5 English Heritage sites for history-themed visits
There’s no better way to bring history to life for your class than by heading away from the classroom. And with so many places to choose from in the UK, we’re spoilt for choice. Here are just a handful of English Heritage attractions for starters.
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News & Ideas‘Ultimate Tudor extravaganza’ for schools at Hampton Court Palace
The palace’s first ever schools festival will be a multi-sensory experience of history, aiming to give pupils an immersive and authentic experience, running from 15th - 19th June.
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FeaturesStepping into the past: Hever Castle & Gardens
A visit to Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, offers an informative educational history trip and provides a stimulating opportunity for learning outside the classroom.
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News & IdeasChild-friendly multimedia guides at Hever Castle
Schools visiting the castle in Kent will be able to explore the site’s past through the help of handy multimedia guides, exploring some of its key features.
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News & IdeasMedieval falconry explored in new Warwick Castle show
Warwick Castle, in Warwickshire will be launching a new interactive show this year which will tie in with the school History curriculum.