EDUCATION
Come learn with us
Hedingham Castle is an exciting and rewarding learning environment for people of all ages. We offer tailored educational visits to both schools and private tours throughout the year to students of all ages.
The unique historic setting, exciting learning activities and stimulating outdoor spaces will provide a day out that students won’t forget.
Living History
School visits to Hedingham Castle bring history alive and we are an ideal place for children to investigate the past. The grounds provide a wonderful area for environmental and nature studies and our team of local expert historians can offer a range of tailored options when planning your visit, covering Key Stages 1 to 4.
Pricing for School Visits
£6 per pupil with one free teacher/helper for every 10 pupil
- Additional teachers/helpers priced at £7 per personProfessional Historian – £50 per historian
- Topics can be tailored to your class learning objectivesGoody bags available on request, from £3.50 per pupil
Free Preliminary Visit
We offer a complimentary preliminary visit for teachers or group organisers looking to book an educational visit. This will help you to familiarise yourself with the Castle and grounds, and discuss any information that you may require ahead of the visit.
- St. Mary’s School
“The children thoroughly enjoyed looking around the castle, especially the spiral staircase and finding out where the medieval toilets were! The staff at Hedingham were brilliant too, not only on the day but on the lead up with the booking process too. I would definitely recommend Hedingham Castle for a school trip and will be taking my classes there again in the future. Thank you”
- Hatfield Peveral Primary School
“All the children were engaged fully, including the children with SEN. Both historians had great knowledge about the castle and gave the children facts to remember at their age level. They have remembered so much.
The morning was well spent in the castle and because we were lucky with the weather, the children had a great time playing on the field outside the castle after their lunch. The woodland walk at the end of the visit was beautiful too.
I would highly recommend... It was a very successful day!”
Hands On The Past
Twice a year for a week at a time, Hedingham Castle steps back in time. Hands on the Past is a group of medieval interpreters who come together to present Living History for Schools, for children of all ages and abilities. Learn how to be an apothecary, an archer, how to use a pike and bow and arrow, all within medieval tents and the spectacular setting of the Castle. Visit the Hands on the Past website for more information, upcoming dates and to book.
Birds of Prey Educational Workshops
We work closely with Eden Falconry who are a superb family-run Bird of Prey centre in Essex. They provide educational falconry experiences for all ages; imagine flying a bird from your wrist through the historical landscape of the Castle and grounds - the thrill is unforgettable.
For further information on the programmes available, please click below:
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