School Visits

Where to visit in the East Midlands

Bring learning to life and let your pupils step into history at our sites in the East Midlands. Prepare a feast fit for Henry VIII at Gainsborough Old Hall or walk in the footsteps of Charles I at Bolsover Castle. 

Sites to visit in Derbyshire

  • Bolsover Castle

    Great for: Medievals, Stuarts,
    Subjects covered: History, Geography, Art & Design
    Expert-led Discovery Visit: Society, Science and Civil War (Upper KS2-3)
    Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4+, Schools Multi-media Guide (KS2)

  • Peveril Castle

    Great for: Normans
    Subjects covered: History, Geography
    Free resources: Teachers’ Resource Pack (KS2-3), Timeline (KS2-3), Teachers’ Activity Ideas (KS2-3), Activity Trail (KS3), Activity Trail Teachers’ Guide (KS3)

Sites to visit in Leicestershire

Sites to see in Lincolnshire

  • Gainsborough Old Hall

    Great for: Tudors
    Subjects covered: History, Drama
    Expert-led Discovery Visits: Prepare for a Feast: The King is Coming (KS1-2)
    Free resources: Top Things to See (KS2)

  • St Peter's Church

    Great for: Saxon and Medieval churches, medicine through time
    Subjects covered: History, Science, Religious Studies

Sites to Visit in Northamptonshire

KIRBY HALL

Great for: Tudors, Stuarts, Landscaping
Subjects covered: History, Geography

Free self-led Visits

Lead your visit in your own way for free. We offer free entry to pre-booked schools and other learning groups at any of the 400+ historic places in our care.

Use our free downloadable resources to help support your planning. What's more, when you've booked your visit you'll also receive a 20% discount on a guidebook of your choice. Remember to check our what to expect page and T&Cs to make sure you have everything you need ahead of your trip.

 

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Expert-Led Discovery Visits

Our award-winning and immersive Discovery Visits workshops for KS1-4 are available at selected sites from just £100 per session per class. Students of all ages and abilities can meet characters from the past, role-play, dress up and become history detectives.

These sessions are curriculum-aligned and have been designed to inspire and support your learning in and out of the classroom.

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Book A School Visit

  • Book online

    Make an enquiry or amend your existing education visit booking using our online form and booking portal. Please note, your visit request is only confirmed once you receive a booking confirmaton email.

  • By Email

    Email us bookeducation@english-heritage.org.uk

  • By Phone

    Bookings are best made online, but if you'd prefer to speak to a member of the team, please call 0370 333 1181