Opening Times

2011 times - please see our website www.kentwell.co.uk for details
Exclusive school trips to our Tudor Time Travel weeks (Living History; 100+ Tudors) in summer term (20th June 2011 to 7th July 2011) and Autumn term (26th September 2011 to 28th September 2011) Call for more information and pricing 01787 310207 or email enquiries@kentwell.co.uk

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Our Tudor ReCreations are living history, portraying ordinary Tudor Life - all ages, all classes, all walks of life. Meet the gentry who lived at Kentwell Hall during Tudor times (we select a specific year each year to recreate and we are faithful to the actual history of the hall); talk to the gardeners; farmhands; woodmen; weavers; children; peasants, apprentices and skilled workers. There are some opportunities for hands on experience but everywhere there is full interaction with the Tudor folk. To heighten the experience all schools (children and adults) are encouraged to dress in Tudor dress and swap modern money for Tudor money for use inside the experience.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Principal subject is Tudor History but a visit to Kentwell will cover curriculum subjects from Art&Design; Design&Technology; English; Geography; History; Maths; Music; Science and Social/Political Studies

What are the activities?

Enter through the Time Tunnel (summer only) or gate (september) and meet and talk to Tudors from all walks of life. An assault on all the senses: See Tudor, Hear Tudor, Smell Tudor, Speak Tudor, Touch Tudor and even Taste Tudor Tudor!

What is the age range of the activities?

We welcome children as young as 5 and up to 16 - the experience appeals to every school age.

Sample programme of the activities:

Either set route through House or manor. House route meet the gentry and serving staff, the brewers, bakers, dairymaids, apothecaries; and many others. Manor route meet the potters, blacksmiths, woodmen, weavers, farmers, peasants and many others. Or choose free route day where you wander as you wish to enjoy all the activities.

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

We provide notes on making the costumes, history of the specific year we shall be recreating, how to talk Tudor. The rest of it we provide as you visit - an all-encompassing Tudor experience. We request that where at all possible you come in costume, bring a drinking vessel tied on a string, and a purse in which to hold your Tudor coins.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

During the summer event (June/July) on Wednesdays and Fridays groups as small as 10 - upper limit as many as you like! On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays class sized groups 26-40 in number per group. During the September event group sizes from 26-40 per group on every day. For all school visits one teacher per 10 children free of charge and 1 carer per statemented child free of charge. Extra adults may come with the group but will be charged.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

We prepare the risk assessment for you and send it to you before your visit

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

We offer a teacher seminar (usually in May, on a Friday, starting at 6pm)

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

Fresh water regularly available (just bring your own cup); Please plan to bring your own food to eat before and after your visit, although we do offer a Tudor snack (cake or fruit) to purchase during the experience. Inside the Tudor experience Tudor market offering small crafted items for sale. Outside the experience you may pre-order goody bags or visit the shop at the end of your visit.

Is specific clothing required?

We encourage all (adults and children) to wear Tudor costume.

Do you have first aid on site?

We have First Aiders on site but recommend that schools also make provision.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Photos/video may be discreetly taken by one or two adults during the visit for use at school only.