THEMED WORKSHOPS
Themed workshops for UK schools, cover a range of topics such as Drama, History, Art and much more! All workshops must be booked in advance.
Private School Falconry Display
The Castle Falconry Team can give your school a private free-flying birds of prey display in the arena before allowing your pupils to meet the birds up close and ask questions.
Available for self-guided education visits at a rate of £150 per package. Pre-book an additional experience to enhance your student’s day out at Leeds Castle.
Educational talks
We offer educational talks on a variety of subjects, including History, Art, Leisure, Tourism & Marketing. Suitable for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4. Must be booked in advanced.
Tudor Talk (KS2 & 3)
Learn about the Field of the Cloth of Gold in a 45 minute talk in the Education Centre using the pictures painted at the time and modern technology to examine them.
Leeds Castle and Spanish Queens (KS3 & 4)
Learn about Leeds Castle’s links with Spain in this 40 minute talk held in the Education Centre.
Bugs and Boils (KS3)
Learn about the gruesome practices and strange ideas of Medieval medicine and discover how we progressed through the centuries to the modern hospitals of today.
Leeds Castle in the Medieval Era (KS3 & 4)
An in depth look at Leeds Castle in the Mediaeval era, how it developed and the people who lived in it.
Art Days (KS2, 3 & 4)
Book a self-guided visit and bring your sketch pads and drawing materials with you. Use the Castle, grounds and beautiful gardens as inspiration to produce your art work.
Castles: Form & Function (KS4)
Designed to fit in with the new section of the curriculum, this talk will enhance your student’s learning.
Tourism & Marketing at Leeds Castle (KS3 & 4)
Discover how Leeds Castle targets visitors from a marketing perspective with a 30 to 45 minute talk in the Education Centre.
Bespoke Talks (KS1, 2, 3 & 4)
If you have a special requirement, please contact the Education Manager who will discuss the options with you.