Top School Trips -Issue 6

Tower of London Discover the terrible events of the Great Fire of London and the story of Samuel Pepys; learn about crime, punishment and empire by stepping into the shoes of pirates and prisoners; and meet Katherine Parr as the new queen learns about royal marriage in the Tudor period. Hampton Court Palace Discover the lesser-known stories of life at the Tudor Court; investigate the real Henry VIII; learn about hierarchy and status in the Court; and explore how the natural world can support wellbeing in the historic gardens. { GOOD TO KNOW } Uncover 1,000 years of history GREAT VALUE Royal Historic Palaces’ four sites offer subsidised entry for schools during UK term time. LEARN YOUR WAY Take advantage of interactive sessions for all key stages and SEND on-site or book an online workshop. START EXPLORING Curriculum-aligned activity trails, tailored by key stage, provide all you need to explore the sites’ stories. Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Discover how rich and poor in Victorian Ireland celebrated important events; uncover the roles of servants in a Victorian ‘big house’; and explore the State Rooms and investigate the idea of power and how best to overcome problems with others. Kensington Palace Discover Queen Victoria’s childhood home; examine objects and documents and consider how well prepared she was to become queen; and travel through time to discover how the role of the monarchy has changed. Delve into the past at Historic Royal Palaces’ four iconic sites and find excitement and education at every turn... www.hrp.org.uk/schools E: learning.info@hrp.org.uk 4 PLACES TO VISIT // HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES Join us for an amazing schools-only Tudor festival, in the gardens at Hampton Court Palace, as we bring to life the sights, sounds, smells and excitement of King Henry VIII and his court on tour! The year is 1522 - find out what it was like to prepare for the arrival of a King on a Royal Tudor Progress. Experience demonstrations of cooking and crafts, watch performances and play Tudor games! You might even meet King Henry VIII himself! For more information and to book your school trip, visit: www.hrp.org.uk/schools Company information: Historic Royal Palaces Email: schoolsfestival@hrp.org.uk HENRY VI I I ON TOUR SCHOOLS TUDOR FESTIVAL AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE MONDAY 23RD TO FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2025 PARTNER CONT ENT 46 | www.teachwire.net/school-trips