Outreach Learning Sessions

OUTREACH: WHAT’S ON OFFER IN YOUR SCHOOL?

Let us bring our learning sessions to your school. Workshops are suitable for a classroom or hall setting and can be run for one class or the whole school. All of our staff are DBS checked and have years of experience of working with young people.

The following activities are available to bring Bosworth to your classroom.

To make a booking please call 01455 290429 or click here

Leicestershire Museums also deliver a number of other outreach sessions. To find out more contact the Museum Learning Team by calling 0116 3053424 or email: museum.learningteam@leics.gov.uk 

 

 

 

Heraldry Learn about symbols and meanings in heraldry and help King Richard choose his knights at the battle of Bosworth.
John the Archer Discover how often archers had to train, how effective the bodkin arrow was against armour and where an archer kept his spare bow string, handle a bow and arrow and imagine you’re an archer on the battlefield.
Life in Roman Britain Tying in with the discovery of a Roman temple with military associations near the site, this session explores the reality of life in Roman Britain, recreated in a full day of activities that brings history to life.
Medicine Through Time Learn about medicine through the ages in this interactive workshop with one of our specialist educators.
Telling the Bosworth Story One of Bosworth’s knowledgeable and experienced guides will bring the events of the battle to life in a fun and informative way, using medieval props and audience participation.

Living History

Meet living history interpreters to find out about the lives of soldiers, archers (and their wives) and barber surgeons. Discover armour, weapons and combat techniques through lively demonstrations, object handling and activities. Learn how those who were injured were treated and find out what it was really like for those involved in the battle.

A Soldier’s Lot Learn about the reality of medieval warfare from a woman left at home while her husband fought in battle, or a woman who followed her husband on campaign, sharing all the dangers and the spoils of war.
The Barber Surgeon See how these specially trained medieval men and women would undertake anything from a haircut and shave to an amputation or arrow removal, in a world where germs were not known about!
The Bosworth Soldier Learn about life on campaign for an ordinary soldier in 1485. Discover what they wore, how they were recruited and how they fought.
The Night Before the Battle Learn about life for a medieval woman, and the life of an archer from the woman who knows him best.

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  • Lottery Heritage Fund
  • The National Forest
  • Accredited Museum
  • Enjoy England
  • Tripadvisor
  • Leicester Tourism Award
  • Leicester Tourism Award
  • LPL Winner 2016
  • 2016 Highly Commended