Tudor Activity Days

Schools can now take part in a whole day experience at Harvington Hall, which brings to life the Tudor history of the Hall and fits into Key stage 2 Tudor History particularly well.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, pupils will be able to take part in some of the following activities, led by experienced, costumed guides:-

• Tudor life 'below' stairs in the Great Kitchen
• Tudor life 'above' stairs in the Great Chamber 
• Fletching (arrow making) and armoury 
• Tudor dance, music, manners and costume
• Tour of the Hall and the priests' hides, with reference to Henry VIII and his 6 wives.
• Tudor outdoor children's games (weather permitting)
• Tudor craftsmen such as quill makers or writing manuscripts

Schools should arrive by approximately 10.15am ready to start their tours at 10.30am.

During the lunch break (which could be in the garden or in the parish room) children can visit the Hall shop.

There will be activities in the afternoon and the day will end at approximately 2.30pm.

• Fees for the Tudor Activity Days will be:-

  £4.25 per pupil
  
  Staff Free

Some schools may like to wear period costume, which might include long-skirts, ruffs and white, triangular scarves for the girls, and ruffs and short capes for the boys - they may even like to make hats with long feathers to denote the period.

Please note that the Hall can be very cold in Winter (despite our central heating), so whatever the children wear they should be dressed warmly.

 

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