Date/Time
Date(s) - 27/04/2018
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location
Warwick Castle

Categories

• Event Age Open

Organised by Educationista Foundation

This is a self led tour of Warwick Castle with the option of Educational Workshops.

*Booking is only open until 19th April 2018.

Costs
Adult ticket £13.50
Child ticket age 3-11yrs £7.75
Student ticket age 12-16yrs £9.25
Infant ticket age 0-2yrs £free
Workshop places (child/student) £5 additional
Workshop place (adults) £free (places limited, preference given to carers)
Merlin Pass/ Warwick Castle Annual Pass  holders may book onto the workshops only.

Everything you need to know about Warwick Castle can be found here: https://www.warwick-castle.com/

These are the scheduled show times for the day https://www.warwick-castle.com/explore/daily-shows-and-activities.aspx

The following workshops have been reserved at a cost of £5 per child.

STORIES & SHIELDS WORKSHOP at 12.30pm
Suitable for: PRE SCHOOL / KEY STAGE 1 (3-6 year)

Curriculum Links: ARTS & CRAFTS AND HISTORY

Costs: £5 per pupil

Description: Have you ever seen a Princess before? Pupils will be immersed in a magical world of legend and myth and meet a Princess! This interactive workshop is perfect for creative pupils who will first be read a magical story by our Castle Princess, and then will get the opportunity to design their own family crest! This learning activity extends back in the classroom as we will also give your pupils free wooden shields to paint when they return!

Duration: 45 minute workshop

SWORDS & SHIELDS WORKSHOP at 1.30pm
Suitable for: KEY STAGE 2 (7- 11 years)

Curriculum Links: Design Technology & Art & Design

Costs: £5 per pupil

Description: Swords & Shields is an engaging adventure for young warriors between the ages of 7-11 (Key stage 2). During you time with the swords master of Warwick you will be put through your paces, learning how to move as a team/army and the building blocks of swordsmanship. Discuss 3 different warriors on the Battlefield using volunteers from the group to be those soldiers. But it isn’t just for men! As ladies too find out their responsibilities in their time of war. Our young warriors are then able to show what they have learnt by designing their own armour not forgetting the box of shields ready for you to take back to school to paint in time for Battle!

Duration: 45 minute workshop

BATTLE SKILLS at 2.30
Suitable for: KEY STAGE 3 & 4 (12 years +)

Curriculum Links:  History, Drama/ the Art of War, Interactive

Costs: £5 per student

Description: Be immersed in the history of battle as your students will learn the art of war, sword fighting and battle strategy. This workshop will teach facts from English battles, where statistics will leave you shocked and a thirst to know more! Humour mixed with blood curdling facts and brilliant for classes studying History and Drama – even teachers can play a part!

Duration: 45 minute workshop

When booking your workshop please be respectful of the stated ages for the workshop, they are there for a reason.

*Please note, there is a minimum number of booking required for each of the workshops to proceed, if this minimum number is not reached we will refund your payment for the workshops. Also please note that there is a maximum number of adults permitted in each workshop, if your child has additional needs that require 1-1 support please note this in your booking.

Accessibility information: https://www.warwick-castle.com/plan/accessibility-guide-for-warwick-castle.aspx

Directions and Parking: https://www.warwick-castle.com/plan/directions-and-parking-warwick-castle.aspx – Please note there is a charge for parking.

Payment Details
Please pay via bank transfer. Details are in the Facebook Group (and possibly other home-education groups) or you may email for them.
Please use payment reference: WARW APR [your surname]

This is a trip for Educationista Foundation and is being co-ordinated by Jo Childs. By booking on, you agree to adhere by the policies of the Foundation.

Bookings