Opening Times

You can choose from a morning or an afternoon session:

* 10.00am to 11.30am
* 12.30pm to 2.00pm

MUSEUM OPENING HOURS:

Monday...........Closed*

Tuesday..........10am to 5pm
Wednesday.....10am to 5pm

Thursday..........10am to 5pm

Friday...............10am to 5pm

Saturday...........11am to 5pm

Sunday..............11am to 5pm
* In 2010 we are open on the following Mondays:
15 February 2010
5 April 2010
3 May 2010
31 May 2010
30 August 2010
25 October 2010

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

Our great little Museum will inspire pupils from Year 3 to Year 7 to find pleasure in reading and writing creatively. Taking the lead from one of the world's greatest children's authors, pupils will be encouraged to play with language, create colourful characters and think up perfect plots.

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

The biographical galleries reveal the stories behind the stories, while the Story Centre lets pupils' imaginations take centre stage. Here they can create a stop-frame animation, fashion a photo-fit character and explore a replica of Roald Dahl's famous writing hut, all the while dressed as a character of their own invention - or Roald Dahl's.

What are the activities?

Classes visiting the Museum will enjoy a fully-guided 90 minute session. You can choose a morning session which runs from 10.00am to 11.30am or an afternoon session, 12.30pm to 2.00pm.
A 90 minute session includes:
• a 10 minute orientation
• a 20 minute interactive exploration of Roald Dahl's Writing hut and writing methods
• 40 minutes to explore the hands-on activities in the Museum galleries
• a 20 minute workshop in Miss Honey's Classroom

What is the age range of the activities?

Key Stage 2 and 3 (6 year olds to 14 year olds)

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

We offer pre visits in the form of Golden tickets to give teachers the opportunity to meet with a member of the Education team if they wish.
On the day each child is given a Story Ideas Book for them to record their phizz – whizzing ideas in.
There are also website activities and downloads to help with organising on the day.

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

8:1

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

We offer pre visits in the form of Golden tickets to give teachers the opportunity to plan their day and compete risk assessments (we also provide H&S information to help).

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Yes

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

We provide an area for children to eat packed lunches and there is a café on site. Schools can order £1, £2.50 and £5 goody bags in advance or visit the shop if they wish.

Is specific clothing required?

If schools choose to walk the village trail as well (trail leaflets are available) we advise they bring outdoor clothing).

Do you have first aid on site?

YES

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

NO