Learning Packages
The Gunpowder Plot
During the Gunpowder Plot day, the students will learn about why it happened and how the 1620s House is linked to the plot. They will take part in drama and craft activities.
Read more about 'The Gunpowder Plot'Step inside the Manor
Read more about 'Step inside the Manor'Plants, Plagues & Potions
Students will learn how plants were used during the Great Plague and have the opportunity to create their own 'medicines' using plants from the garden
Read more about 'Plants, Plagues & Potions'The Hallaton Treasure Package
Meet an Iron Age lady, discover and discuss the mysteries of the Hallaton Treasure, shedding light on the change between Iron Age and Roman Britain.
Read more about 'The Hallaton Treasure Package'The Chase to Melton! – Package
Through a series of interactive exercises and tasks, pupils will learn about the history of fox hunting in Melton, the impact on the local economy and the consequences of changing opinions towards fox hunting.
Read more about 'The Chase to Melton! – Package'‘Life in Roman Britain’ Package
Explore life in early Roman Britain as Boudica rebels against the might of Rome!
Read more about '‘Life in Roman Britain’ Package'Invaders!
Discover the story of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings in the Melton area with hands on activities, roleplay and real objects.
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Join us a guided walk and explore the exhibition galleries then meet a Medieval soldier to discover what a medieval battle was like!
Read more about '‘The Soldier’s Story’ Package'‘Impact!’ Package
Join us on a guided walk, an exhibition visit and an exciting workshop to discover what happened to individuals and the country at and after the Battle of Bosworth and how physics played a part in a medieval battle!
Read more about '‘Impact!’ Package'‘Battlefield Detectives’ Package
Three sessions designed to work together to develop pupils' skills of observation, deduction, geography, maths and history
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