WOBURN ABBEY

Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4

Where learning comes to life!
Woburn Abbey Education Programme

TOURS OF THE ABBEY

Guided tours of the Abbey with our specialist educators are an excellent way to see the house and its contents in a completely different way. All tours last approximately 1 hr 15 minutes.

£2.00 per pupil

Key Stage 1 and 2

HISTORY TOUR

An investigation of the rooms of the Abbey and how the lives of the people who have lived there are very different to our lives today.

STORY TOUR

Every room at the Abbey has its own story and this tour brings each room to life with their own tales to tell, ranging from the famous Flying Duchess to a visit from Queen Victoria.

Key Stage 3 and 4 and post 16

HISTORY TOUR

Discover more about the history of the Abbey, the people who lived here and the influence they had both in the local area and nationally.

ART AT WOBURN*

Taking a closer look at the stunning art works that are housed at Woburn Abbey and the artists who created them.

CLASSROOM SESSIONS

Educator led sessions in the Abbey classroom are designed to be fun, interactive and curriculum-focused. All sessions include opportunities for hands-on experiences with props and historical artefacts.

Key stage 1 and 2 - English and History

TALE OF TWO CHILDREN

A story based session comparing the lives to two children in Victorian times; one child is very wealthy and the other child works as a servant. An interactive session where children join in, use costumes and help tell the story.

TALES OF WOBURN

Focusing on three real life events from Woburn's history, children are encouraged to participate by retelling the stories and performing as the colourful characters.

Key stage 1 and 2 - Science

SEEDS AND PLANTS*

A closer look at seeds, growth of plants and different plant species. A workshop based in the Abbey Gardens taking a close look at seeds, growth of plants and different plant species. Children plant their own seeds and can watch them grow back in the classroom.

Key stage 1 and 2 Literacy, science and history

The Lonely Tree at Woburn Abbey (2 hour workshop) £40

‘The Lonely Oak' by Nicholas Halliday has been specially adapted for Woburn Abbey. This unique interactive session includes a reading of the story, a visit to Woburn's Lonely Oak and activities on lifecycles, history and story telling. This story links to both history and science topics. Children are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity in this session.

Key stages 1 and 2 - History

THEN AND NOW - WHAT WE FIND IN THE HOUSE*

This session would look at the way in which people lived in times gone by compared with life now.

VICTORIANS*

A look at life in Victorian Britain, what it would have been like to live and work at Woburn Abbey during this time and what key events occurred during this period.

TUDORS*

A look at life during the Tudor times, what it would have been like to live and work at Woburn Abbey during this time and what key events went on during this period.

WOBURN DURING THE WAR

In this session discover what happened at Woburn during the Second World War and what life was like for the people here at that time.

Key stage 3 and 4 – History

MEDICINE IN HISTORY*

Find out in this session about the use and role of medication throughout history, the different treatments used and discover the link between Woburn Abbey and nursing.

HISTORY AROUND US*

Discuss the influence of the people who have lived here and the role Woburn Abbey has played in shaping the local area for centuries.

Vocational

WOBURN ABBEY AND ITS VISITORS*

A closer look at how Woburn Abbey is run as a visitor attraction and covering the following areas operational issues, health and safety, visitor profile, PEST and SWOT analysis, customer service and future developments.

MARKETING WOBURN ABBEY*

A closer look at who are visitors are, the 4Ps in relation to Woburn Abbey and market research.

£20 per session (maximum 30 children), lasts approximately one hour.
*Resource packs available for these sessions and tours. Resource packs include additional subject information for teachers,on site trails and pre and post visit work.

£5.00 per resource pack

Admission Prices

Children
£4.00 (children aged 3 – 16 years)
£7.00 (students post 16 level)

Adults (primary)
1 adult free per 5 paying pupils
£7.00 each additional adult

Adults (secondary)
1 adult free per 7 paying pupils
£7.00 each additional adult

Classroom Based Workshops
£20.00 per session

Guided Tours
£2.00 per pupil