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Workshops at a glance Enchanted CastleEYFS:Meet Dennis the DragonMagic Spells and PotionsMy Castle Home

Invaders & Settlers KS2:Roman Invaders meet the Celts (Castle & The Collection)Anglo-Saxons: Pagans to PilgrimsA Norman Castle: Power & Peasantry KS2

Magna CartaKS2:King John on Trial drama Magna Carta to Children's charterComic Strip Magna Carta Magna Carta Wow day (Castle & Cathedral)KS3:King John on Trial drama Magna Carta: Power to the People?Comic strip Magna Carta Magna Carta Wow day (Castle & Cathedral)

CastlesKS1:My Castle HomeKS2:Under Attack!

Knight SchoolA Norman Castle: Power & Peasantry KS2Medieval Mayhem! Wow Day

KS3:*A Norman Castle: Power & Peasantry KS3 *Medieval Mayhem! Wow Day

Time Travelling and ArchaeologyKS2: Time Detectives: Dig it!Time Detective: Lincoln Castle RevealedTravel & TourismKS3 & 4:Travel & Tourism: Lincoln Castle Revealed

ScienceKS1:Young Science Explorers

Victorian Prison and Crime & PunishmentKS2:Prison Escape!Victorian Childhood: Poverty & Prison 'Lock In' Wow dayKS3I’m a Victorian prisoner…get me out of here!Dungeons to Dark Cells: Over 1000 years of Crime & Punishment

Early years Foundation Stage Workshops ETC8

Workshop name Workshop introduction &detail Pre & Post visit suggestions Curriculum links

Meet Dennis the DragonEYFS

Dress up like a knight or a princess from the magical world of castle stories and meet Dennis the (small and friendly) Dragon. Take a Castle Quest to find the dragon eggs and the best places for a dragon den

Hear the story of Dennis the dragon in a real castle. Search the castle grounds with Dennis the puppet dragon to decide where the best places for a dragon den would be. On the quest you may collect 'dragon' eggs and gather ideas for den-making. Then create a dragon and den using a mixture of materials

Pre visit:Share stories about dragons and castles in storybooks. Download images of Lincoln Castle from the website

Post visit:Make giant paper mache eggs with baby dragonsMake up a story about Dennis and Lincoln Castle

Communication & languagePhysical Development:Personal, social and emotional developmentMathematicsUnderstanding the worldExpressive art & design

Magic Spells and PotionsEYFS

Play the 'Spells and Potions' game with the giant cauldron. Touch and smell herbs grown in a castle garden. Plant a seed to take away

Children get the chance to handle and smell real herbs you might find in a castle garden. They learn about using herbs in cooking and plant a seed to take away. Playing the 'spells and potions' game involves handling real foods, simple counting, dressing up and group interaction. Includes playtime in the Early Years space

Pre visit:Show the children images of some herbs and recipes that use them. Introduce some names of herbs.Use storybooks to introduce the idea of spells and potions

Post visit:Use your seeds to make your own mini sensory garden in the classroom

Communication & languagePersonal, Social and Emotional DevelopmentLiteracyUnderstanding the world

My Castle HomeEYFS

What was it like living in a castle long ago? Find out about real people who lived here at Lincoln Castle like Lady Nicola and William the Knight

This workshop helps young children to imagine what it was like to live in a castle. What did knights do after fighting off dragons? – Celebrate!! What did people eat? What games did they play? How did they dress? What did it sound like?Includes a mini 'banquet' with real foods, dressing up, music & dance, object handling, plus an optional outside tour of the castle with 'smells & sounds' pack

Pre-visit:Introduce Lincoln Castle through images of the site and William the Knight character.Talk about celebrations and parties and introduce the word 'banquet'.

Post visit:Create a model of Lincoln Castle using junk materials. Get the children to invent and make 3D characters for Castle stories

Communication & languagePhysical DevelopmentPersonal, social and emotional developmentUnderstanding the world

My Castle HomeKS1

Timing: 1.5 - 2 hours

What was it like living in a castle long ago? Find out about real people who lived here at Lincoln Castle like Lady Nicola and William the Knight

This workshop helps young children to imagine what it was like to live in a castle. What did knights do after fighting off dragons? – Celebrate! What did people eat? What games did they play? How did they dress? What did it sound like?Includes a mini 'banquet' with real foods, dressing up, music & dance, handling armour and other related objects, plus an outside tour of the castle with 'smells & sounds' pack. Children can make aJesters doll to take home

Pre visit:Introduce Lincoln Castle through images on the website. Talk about the roles of a lord and lady.Talk about celebrations and parties and introduce the word 'banquet'

Post visit:Create a model of Lincoln Castle using junk materials. Get the children to invent and make 3D characters for Castle stories

History. Find out about the Past: significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.

Young Science ExplorersKS1

Timing: 1.5 - 2 hours

Use the castle as an exciting focus for everyday materials and forces. Pupils can enjoy handling real and replica objects and make crafts whilst learning about science and local history.

Young scientists can find out what a castle is made of, how heavy a knight's armour might be and how fast an arrow fires. Investigation through real and replica object handling. Includes a craft to take back to school

Pre-visit:Look at images on Lincoln Castle websiteFind out more about medieval armour and weaponry in books or on line

Post-visit:Produce a chart of your findings of the visit

History: significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.Science: Everyday materials and forces

Time Detectives - Dig it!KS12 Hours

Max 35 pupils

Pupils will build a chronological timeline of recent finds that reveal the lives of people occupying the site of the castle for more than 2000 years.

Examine the evidence from real excavations at Lincoln Castle. Applying hands-on archaeology with mini-digs, work out the uses and materials of objects from long ago. Complete your archaeologists report and materials chart to take back to school

Pre visit:View images of the archaeological finds on display at Lincoln Castle

Post visit:Use the sketches from your archaeological report to make a more detailed study

History. Find out about the past significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.Science: Everyday materials

Key Stage Two Workshops ETC8

Roman Invaders meet the Celts!KS2

All-day workshop Lincoln Castle/The Collection Museum

10am – 2.30pm

Learn about conflict and understanding others through this exciting Romans and Celts workshop working across Lincoln Castle and The Collection museum

Up to two classes will be introduced to Roman and Celt characters who promote the advantages of their own cultures – covering housing, country & city life, religion, war, entertainment etc. at The Collection.

An exciting day at both Lincoln Castle and The Collection museum, pupils will be in role as Romans and Celts through drama, object handling, crafts etc. There will be a 'battle' before lunch and then groups swap roles and venues to decide who's side they would rather be onWhen The Collection is not available we can plan a whole day at the castle for you

Pre visit: Find out when and why the Romans came to Britain and what life was like in the army. Find out about the Celtic Corieltauvi tribe

Post visit:Create a drama based on your visit. Write a day diary as if you are a Celt or Roman

History.Romans: the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain and: British resistance, for example, Boudica

Anglo-Saxons: Pagans to PilgrimsKS22 hoursMax 35 pupils

How did life change when the Anglo-Saxons converted to Christianity? How did the Saxons keep the people in check? Find out about punishments for hair-pulling and other terrible 'crimes'

Examine evidence from the recently discovered Anglo-Scandinavian Church, human remains and sarcophagus found on site. Take part in a fun Saxon mini-drama of how Anglo-Saxon belief changed. Make an Anglo-Saxon artefact to take home

Pre visit: Find out about the Anglo-Saxon conversion

Post visit: Create a courtroom drama based on what you have learned about Anglo-Saxon laws

History.Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots

Time Detectives:Lincoln Castle RevealedKS22 – 2.5 Hours

Lincoln Castle could be at the centre of your local history studies, but this workshop also offers pupils hands-on skills-based learning to find out about their own local history.

Work with primary sources and look at recent discoveries in archaeology, study real documents and buildings to learn about Lincoln Castle. Uncover secrets of the recently discovered sarcophagus at the castle and question the evidence. Take a Time Detective Quest around Lincoln Castle to reveal some of its Roman, Saxon and Norman history mystery.If you have time: make an 'artefact' to take home or take part in 'A History of Lincoln Castle in 15 minutes' drama

Pre visit:View images the archaeological finds on display at Lincoln Castle on the website

Post visit:Consider uncovering some of your own local history using the skills you have learned in this workshop.Make a classroom museum with your replica artefacts

History.Local history, chronology. Historical study skills.

Time Detectives :Dig it!KS2

1.5 Hours

Pupils will build a visual chronological timeline of recent finds that reveal information of people occupying the site of the Castle for more than 2000 years

Examine the evidence from real excavations at Lincoln Castle. What can archaeology can tell us about its past? Applying hands-on archaeology with mini-digs, work out the use and material of artefacts found the Castle. Complete your archaeologists report to take back to school.

Pre visit:View some of the archaeological finds on display at Lincoln Castle on the website

Post visit:Use the sketches from your archaeological report to make a more detailed study.

History. Chronology. Historical study skills

Magna Carta to Children’s CharterKS2

2 hours

Using exciting drama this workshop examines the relevance of the Magna Carta today through relevant children's issues.

Pupils will take part in the 'It's not fair!' drama and debate based around characters involved in a celebration party as a fun way to learn about the importance of rights and responsibilities.

Pupils will take a guided tour of the David PJ Ross Magna Carta vault and cinematic experience. Includes an optional manuscript craft activity to take home. Includes a visit to the David PJ Ross Magna Carta Vault

Find out about Magna Carta on the websiteResearch into children's charters and look up the definition of a charter

Post visit:Write a Children's Charter for your classHave a go at writing in medieval Latin

History. A study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality

PSHE: PSHE: to understand that everyone has human rights, all peoples and allsocieties and that children have their ownUnited Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child

Comic Strip Magna CartaKS22 hours

Max 35 pupils

Create a continuous 'comic strip' of the story behind Magna Carta.Learn how the document was made

Visit Magna Carta vault then create a 'Bayeux Tapestry' –style storyboard version of the Magna Carta film. Learn how the document was made, and have a go at writing manuscript with medieval –style pen and ink. Includes a visit to the David PJ Ross Magna Carta Vault.

Pre-visit:Find the Illustrated Bayeux Tapestry onlineDownload primary information on Magna Carta

Post visit:Create your own storyboard classroom version of Magna Carta

History: A study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality

Art & Design: improve mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting andsculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]

Magna Carta Drama: King John on TrialKS2

2 hours

Max 35 pupils

The events surrounding Magna Carta involve history mystery solving. Why did King John agree to, and then reject Magna Carta? Just how 'bad' was King John? This fun drama workshop looks at some of the issues in detail.

Examine the evidence. Re-enact the scenes at Runnymede. Follow up with medieval-style trial of King John and the rebellious rebels. Includes a visit to the David PJ Ross Magna Carta Vault

Pre visit:Find out about Magna Carta on the website

Post visit:Re-enact the King John drama at school

History: A study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality.

PSHE. PSHE: to understand that everyone has human rights, all peoples and allsocieties and that children have their ownUnited Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child

Magna Carta ‘WOW’ DAY (limited dates, book early!)KS210am – 2.30pm

Immerse yourself into the drama and conflict surrounding the sealing of Magna Carta in this inspiring Lincoln Castle full day workshop. For 2 classes or more.

Enjoy a whole day of Magna Carta related hands-on, fun activities. View the actual document together with the lesser known, but highly significant Charter of the Forest. Includes 'King John on Trial' drama & dressing-up, arts & crafts. Includes a visit to the David PJ Ross Magna Carta Vault

Pre visit:Find out about Magna Carta on the website


History: a study over time tracing how several aspects of national history are reflected in the locality (this can go beyond 1066). A study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality

PSHE: to understand that everyone has human rights, all peoples and allsocieties and that children have their ownUnited Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child

Prison Escape!KS21.5 – 2.5 hours

Find out about the incredible story of Joseph Ralph who was imprisoned at Lincoln Castle gaol and escaped twice using amazing escape tactics.

Play 'Escape from Lincoln Castle' game as you hunt for hidden objects in the Victorian cells. This workshop includes a costumed tour of the Victorian male prison and an encounter in the 'Joseph Ralph' cell.

The winning team will explain their findings on how Joseph escaped. They will find out what ultimately happened to Joseph. What if he had better life chances - would he still have turned to a life of crime?

Take part in the 'Trial of Joseph Ralph' or make a relevant object to take home

Pre visit:Download information about the Joseph Ralph case

Post visit:Compare Victorian prison life to modern prisons today.From the description of Joseph Ralph, paint his portrait – this could be part of a 'Wanted' poster.

History: a local study: Crime & punishmenta study over time tracing how several aspects of national history are reflected in the locality (this can go beyond 1066)

A study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality

Victorian Childhood:Poverty & PrisonKS2

Which was worse for Victorian children? – being in prison or out on the street? You decide in this immersive visit to the Castle's Victorian prison and (optional) visit to Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Dressed as Victorian prisoners, pupils will do ‘time’ in the prison with the governor and matron watching over them. They will find out about an average day in a Victorian prison, including chores, worship and real prison food. Includes a take away sewing craft.

Pre visit:Download information about the John Cook case

Post visit:Write a diary account of your experience in Victorian gaol



Lock in! WOW DAY

KS210am -2.30pm

Spend a ‘miserable’ day as a Victorian prisoner. Or try being the governor or matron in charge. What will you eat? How dark is the punishment cell? What are your chores and education like?Fun for 2 classes or more

Visit the unique prison chapel, learn your three R's in 'Sermons & schooling', find out the Victorian 'cure' for fever in 'sickness & surgery', and taste just how bad prison food was in 'diet & dining'. Meet some of the real prisoners in the digital interpretation cells.

Pre visit: Find out about the Separate system before you visit

Post Visit: Write a diary account of your life inside the Victorian gaol, either as a governor or matron in charge, or as one of the prisoners you heard about during your visit



Literacy.

Under Attack!

KS22 Hours

Find out how Lincoln Castle was defended and attacked through battles during the Middle Ages, with a focus on Battle of Lincoln Fair in 1217, which significantly influenced British history and the monarchy

Using their 'Under Attack' pack, in two groups, French Attackers and Royalist Defenders - pupils will work out a winning strategy as the enemy looking for the weak points of the Castle’s defence, or defend the Castle against enemy attack. Take part in the drama re-enactment of the Battle of Lincoln 1217

Pre visit:Download some of the prisoner records of Lincoln Castle

Post visit:Create a drama based on your experience of the battle re-enactment at Lincoln Castle


Knight SchoolKS21.5 Hours

Find out how tough knight training was and some of the surprising duties you would have to undertake.

Join knight school in a real castle and participate in a range of duties from battle training to serving the banquet to the lord and lady.' Meet one of the most renowned knights in British history – William Marshal, who fought at the Battle of Lincoln Fair in 1217. Includes a take away craft

Join together with 'Under Attack! And make a day of it!

Pre visit:Download information on the Battle of Lincoln 1217 and William Marshal and Nichola de le HayeDo the Medieval Weaponry quiz

Post visit:Design a list of table manners on a medieval style scroll


A Norman Castle:Power and PeasantryKS22 hours

Learn about the Norman Invasion and castle construction here at Lincoln castle. What still remains of the original building? Why was it built here? Who built it? Take the tour to ask 'William' himself.

Pupils will take a 'William the Conqueror ' tour of the castle. Examine plans and drawings from the past to reveal what has changed over time. They will get the chance to examine replica armour and weaponry, try on bespoke medieval clothing and handle real objects. Make a mini Norman archway from clay to take back to school

Pre-visit:Research into motte and bailey castles. Prepare questions for William the Conqueror tour.

Post visit:Build a model of other areas of the castle based on images/drawings from the website


Medieval Day in the Life of a Castle ‘WOW’ DAYKS2

Enjoy an amazing, immersive day at Lincoln Castle including dressing-up, handle replica armour and weaponry, eat like a King and more in this exciting WOW day for 2 classes or more.

Learn medieval music & dance, how to train as a knight, battle skills, banqueting and more in this immersive medieval fun fest

Pre-visit:Look at the Lincoln Castle website for information about its history. Research into Norman castles.

Post visit:Demonstrate your new dancing or battle skills to your school. Cook a banquet dish based on a medieval recipe


I'm a Victorian Prisoner… Get me out of here!KS31.5 – 2.5 hours

Find out about the incredible story of Joseph Ralph who was imprisoned at Lincoln Castle gaol and escaped twice using amazing escape tactics.

Play 'Escape from Lincoln Castle' game as you hunt for hidden objects in the Victorian cells. This workshop includes a costumed tour of the Victorian male prison and an encounter in the 'Joseph Ralph' cell

The winning team will explain their findings on how Joseph escaped. They will find out what ultimately happened to Joseph. What if he had better life chances - would he still have turned to a life of crime?

Take part in the 'Trial of Joseph Ralph' or make a relevant object to take home

Pre visit:Download information about the Joseph Ralph case

Post visit:Compare Victorian prison life to modern prisons today.From the description of Joseph Ralph, paint his portrait – this could be part of a 'Wanted' poster

History. ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain, 1745-1901 Britain as the first industrial nation – the impact on society

Dungeons to Dark Cells: 1000 years of Crime and PunishmentKS3

2 hours

Prisoners have been held at Lincoln Castle since its construction in 1068. This workshop looks at how trial, imprisonment and punishment have changed over time.

Using a wealth of original sources, examine the chronology of crime and punishments at Lincoln Castle from medieval to Victorian times. Have a go at the 'Crime, Punishment, Prisoner' quiz

Includes a first person tour of the Victorian prison and Cobb Hall. Learn about actual prisoners and what happened to them. Includes a visit to the 'dark cell' for those who dare!

Pre visit:Look at Victorian prison regimes

Post visit:Create a drama based on your experience in Lincoln Castle prison

History. the development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509: the Norman Conquest , ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain, 1745-1901 Britain as the first industrial nation – the impact on society

A Norman Castle:Power and PeasantryKS32 hours

Learn about the how Norman Invasion affected Lincoln. Find answers to the questions: Who built Lincoln Castle, how and why? What evidence remains of its original construction?

Pupils will examine plans and drawings from the past take a detailed tour of the castle. They will get the chance to examine replica armour and weaponry, try on bespoke medieval clothing and handle real objects. Optional craft activity or a mini-drama ‘Lincoln Castle History in 15 minutes’.

Join together with 'Under Attack!' and make a day of it

Pre-visit:Research into motte and bailey castles.

Post visit:In D&T, construct a detailed model based on early plans of Lincoln Castle

History. the development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509: the Norman Conquest

Under Attack!KS3

Find out how Lincoln Castle was defended and attacked through battles during the Middle Ages, with a focus on Battle of Lincoln Fair in 1217, which significantly influenced British history.

Using their 'Under Attack' pack, in two groups, French Attackers and Royalist Defenders - pupils will work out a winning strategy as the enemy looking for the weak points of the Castle’s defence, or defend the Castle against enemy attack.

Join together with ‘A Norman Castle: Power & Peasantry’' and make a day of it

Pre visit:Download information about the Battle of Lincoln 1217 and William Marshal and Nicola de la Haye

Post visit:Make a computer animation of your battle of Lincoln Fair. Act out the strategy you completed as a drama

History. the development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509: the Norman Conquest

Medieval Day in the Life of a Castle ‘WOW’ DAYKS3

10am -2.30pm

Enjoy an amazing, immersive day at Lincoln Castle including dressing-up, handle replica armour and weaponry, eat like a King and more in this exciting WOW day for 2 classes or more.

Learn medieval music & dance, how to train as a knight, battle skills, banqueting and more in this immersive medieval fun fest

Pre-visit:Look at the Lincoln Castle website for information about its history. Research into Norman castles.

Post visit:Demonstrate your new dancing or battle skills to your school. Cook a banquet dish based on a medieval recipe

History. the development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509: the struggle between Church and crown, Magna Carta and the emergence of Parliament

Magna Carta Drama: King John on TrialKS3

The events surrounding Magna Carta involves debunking the myths. Why did King John agree to, and then reject Magna Carta? What is significant about Charter of the forest? This workshop looks at some of the issues and interpretation in detail.

Examine the evidence we have available. Re-enact the scenes at Runnymede. Follow up with medieval-style trial of King John and the Rebels. Includes a visit to the Magna Carta vault

Pre visit:Find out about the Magna Carta on the website


History. Development of Church, state and society in medieval Britain Magna Carta and the emergence of Parliament

Comic strip Magna CartaKS3

Create a continuous 'comic strip' of the story behind Magna Carta.Learn how the document was made

Visit the vault then create a 'Bayeux Tapestry' –style storyboard version of the Magna Carta film. Learn how the document was made, and try writing manuscript with medieval -style quill and ink. Includes a visit to the David PJ Ross Magna Carta Vault

Pre-visit:Study at images of the Bayeux Tapestry online. Visit Magna carta cinematic experience at Lincoln Castle

Post visit:Complete your artwork decorated with manuscript and gold leaf

Art & DesignHistory: Development of Church, state and society in medieval Britain Magna Carta and the emergence of Parliament

Travel & Tourism:Lincoln Castle RevealedKS3 & KS4

Lincoln Castle has recently undergone major conservation & refurbishment. Lincoln Castle Revealed is the result of one of the biggest historic building makeovers in local recent history

This workshop and tour examines the way that primary sources (some newly discovered) have been interpreted and, how signage and promotional materials have contributed to Lincoln Castles’ status as a world class heritage site and visitor attraction. Take a critical eye over the main aspects of a visit to the castle. What would you have done differently?

Pre-visit:Visit the Lincoln Castle website to find out about its history

Post visit:Create a Travel & Tourism document for Lincoln Castle

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