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Life in Tudor Times

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Contact: Museums Learning Team
Telephone: 0116 305 3424
E-mail: muslearningteam@leics.gov.uk

Availability: Various dates, throughout the year.

Spend the day at Donington le Heath Manor House and travel back to the year 1587.

Education Level	Key Stage 2 History
Activities	Meet costumed characters in role as Tudor servants and help them in their duties: Help the servant with the formal task of laying the table for their rich master and mistress Prepare herbal remedies with the help of the Housekeeper Make pomander bags in the Tudor Kitchen to take home Learn more about the lives of rich and poor people in Tudor times by taking part in activities such as: Writing with quill pens Dressing up in Tudor costume Playing with Tudor toys Exploring the Manor House with our Tudor quests
Students	Up to 42 pupils per day (Up to 80 pupils per day when with a Combined Visit to Bosworth Battlefield)
Cost	£5 per pupil (adults free)

Education Level	Key Stage 2
Activities	All of the activities above. Plus, join one of our characters in some fun dances as enjoyed by everyday folk in Tudor times. (Dancing takes place in the afternoon.)
Students	Up to 34 pupils per day
Cost	£7 per pupil (adults free)

Here are a few of the many positive comments from teachers:

“Fantastic – have already recommended you to another school, excellent value”
“The children and adults thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the trip to the Manor House and the sessions were led in an interesting, organised and fun way”
“One of the best trips we’ve been on. Staff and children enjoyed the visits. The practical elements really helped the children engage with the past”