Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle

Discovery Visits at Carisbrooke Castle

Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight - PO30 1XY
Bookings:
0870 333 0606

Fortress, mansion, chapel and well house with donkeys. Charles I was imprisoned here 1647-8.

Visit

SUBJECTS

KEY STAGES

Im The King Get Me Out Of Here!

It's 1648, the Civil War is coming to a close and King Charles I is imprisoned at Carisbrooke Castle! Help the King's servant devise escape plans as you tour the castle, try on armour, take part in drama and discover what really happened.

When: 20 April and 10 July 2009 Mondays to Fridays term time. Bookings 01983 280201
Length: 1 1/4 Hours
Drama, History, Speaking & listening  KS2, KS3 

War And Power

Discover the stories and secrets of Carisbrooke Castle with Sir John Hevingham, medieval steward of the castle. Hear about the people who lived and worked here and find out how castles functioned. Handle weapons and artefacts, try on armour and costume and have a go at some role play.

When: Mondays to Fridays term time 20 April - 10 July 2009. Bookings 01983 280201
Length: 1 1/4 hours
Drama, History, Speaking & listening  KS2, KS3 

ALSO OF INTEREST

Workshops

You can also book a workshop or interactive tour at selected sites. At just £90 per group of up to 30 pupils it’s the perfect way to experience our sites. Call the regional booking office to check availability and to book.

We advise you to book early to avoid disappointment.

How to book

To book a Discovery Visit you can either book online (using the Free Site Visits form) or ring our Educational Bookings team on 0870 333 0606.