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| | Creative History has teamed up with King
John's House & Tudor Cottage Trust Ltd to create unique fact-based
role-play and activity mornings set in a complex of Medieval, Tudor and
Victorian buildings in Romsey,
Hampshire. Experience
a hands-on, interactive, fun-packed, teacher-led, museum-based morning.
We
currently offer three different experience mornings:
- '1571 - The Year of Change'. Step back to Tudor
times and role-play a feast to celebrate the return of the master of the
house, John Alyf who is worried about the sale of the building and change of
landlord. Engage in activity workshops to further experience Tudor
times.
- 'A Celebration at the Victorian
Workhouse'. Become the inmates of the workhouse and be allowed to
witness the Trustees celebratory meal. If you are are very good and show sufficient
learning then you may have your bread. Also enjoy activity workshops
that allow you to experience Victorian life.
- 'A Victorian Christmas'. Available
in November and December each year come and partake of Christmas at the
workhouse.
The experience mornings are aimed at KS1 and KS2 children focusing to topics
related to Tudors, Victorians, Christmas, Homes, Costume, Food or Materials.
Example Programme
30 children with 3-4 accompanying adults experiencing '1571 - The Year of Change'.
| 10:00 - 10:05 |
Arrive, book in. |
| 10:05 - 10:15 |
Explain the activities and split into three groups of ten, store bags. |
| 10:20 - 11:20 |
Each group spends 20 minutes on each activity; it could be
printing, toys, sweet making, writing, food, or clothes depending on your
previously stated preferences and which stewards are available. |
| 11:20 - 11:30 |
Come together for a brief break - snack time if children
have brought something |
| 11:30 - 11:50 |
Come together. Assign costumes. Costume-up ready for the
'Feast'. Your opportunity to take photos of costumed children. |
| 11:50 - 12:20 |
Re-enact 'Feast Day' Celebration |
| 12:20 - 12:30 |
Help clear the room and de-costume |
| 12:30 - 12:40 |
Questions and review |
Optionally, add your own activities to create a full day's visit. Suggestions
are: review activities e.g. sketching; draft a period diary or poem; explore the
Victorian buildings; visit Romsey Abbey
across the road (by prior arrangement); survey buildings around Romsey; walk to the Memorial
Park.
Booking Information
When: every Wednesday during term time. (If this is not suitable we
may be able to offer another day.)
Cost: £120 for groups of 10 - 35 children. £3.50 per schoolchild
for groups 35 - 60 children. Accompanying adults free.
Information we need from you:
- Name of school and telephone number.
- Contact person / lead teacher.
- Which experience morning you would like.
- Number of children & accompanying adults.
- Any allergies (Children usually try bread during the 'feast' and explore
the garden in the summer).
- The topic the visit is being linked to. (This impacts on the activities
used for your visit.)
- Preferred date(s).
- If you are staying on site for lunch.
Please make bookings directly with King John's House, call 01794 512 200.
King John's House Contact Details
| Address |
King John's House,
Church Street,
Romsey,
Hampshire
SO51 8BT |
| General Manager |
Anne James |
| Telephone |
01794 512 200 |
| Web |
www.kingjohnshouse.org.uk |
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