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Tudor Christmas

Further Information

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

Availability: 28th November - 15th December 2011

Dates and places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.

Learn about the lives of rich and poor Tudor people at Christmas time by travelling back to Christmastide 1587.

Education Level	Key stage 2 History
Activities	Experience the atmosphere, sights and smells of a Manor House traditionally decorated for Christmas Meet costumed characters as they prepare for Christmastide at the Manor House Get ‘hands-on’ in the period Kitchen and Great Chamber and take home a memento Find out about Christmas feasts and customs for rich and poor people, including enjoying a traditional wassail ‘toast’ Spend the afternoon (independently) looking around the Manor House and taking part in some Tudor activities
Students	Maximum 42 pupils per day
Cost	£5 per pupil

Education Level	Key stage 2 History
Activities	As above but with the morning and afternoon spent undertaking activities with the characters in their costumes Afternoon activities include Tudor dancing and making traditional decorations
Students	Maximum 34 pupils per day
Cost	£7 per pupil