Shibden Hall
Learning
Calderdale Libraries, Museums and Arts offer an integrated learning resource called Discover, which delivers a wide range of creative learning programmes for schools. Workshops are related to specific subject areas and cross-curricular topics.
Shibden Hall offers five core school workshops:
- Dollies & Dusters (Key Stage 1 & 2)
Curriculum link: History
What were homes like a long time ago? - Cinderella (Foundation & Key Stage 1)
Curriculum link: Cross Curricular
What were homes like a long time ago? - Upstairs Downstairs (Key Stage 2)
Curriculum link: History
What was it like for children living in Victorian Britain? - Tudor Trends (Key Stage 1 & 2)
Curriculum link: History
History Unit 8, Section 2: Tudor Rich and Poor - A Taste of Tudor (Key Stage 1 & 2)
Curriculum link: History
Tudor Rich and Poor.
The workshops are for 2 hours and cost £3.75 per child for schools that subscribe to Discover and £4.50 for other schools, minimum charge £85 / £95. For more information about Discover see Museum learning.
As well as providing workshops for schools we can offer help and advice on self-guided visits or museum trails, which will enable your pupils to make the most of their time at the Museum. We also offer an outreach service for schools that are unable to visit.
Shibden Hall has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge.
Why not make a day of it? If your class has attended a workshop you are welcome to book a room for lunch and then spend the afternoon exploring the Museum. Please discuss your requirements when booking. For more information on the education programmes, charges and booking details contact Shibden Hall.
