KS2 Medieval Christmas

Essential information

Maximum group size 60, £5 per pupil, 10am until 2pm, minimum fee £200

The event

Join in the preparations for a medieval Christmas as we travel back to the year 1121. Meet costumed characters and celebrate the festive season - medieval-style! A perfect historical end-of-term celebration and learning opportunity.

There are six activities, each led by a costumed character:

• Meet King Henry I and use your questioning skills to find out what the king expects at Christmastime.
• Meet a medieval minstrel and master a medieval dance.
• Meet a local craftsperson and design your own stained-glass window to take back to school.
• The Castle needs protecting, even at Christmas. Find out more when you meet the master- or mistress-of-arms.
• Enjoy a winter's tale with our very own court storyteller
• Help our kitchen servants to make some medieval air freshener using herbs.

Aims and learning outcomes

• To inspire an interest in, and enjoyment of, finding out about the past.
• To make links between the past and the present.
• To develop art, DT, history, literacy and drama skills.

How to book

Advance booking is essential. To book, please call 01603 493636 or email norwichcastle.bookings@norfolk.gov.uk.