School Visits

Teacher Events

Our free events for teachers and education leaders give you exclusive access to our sites.

You'll go behind-the-scenes and hear from our site experts, who will:

  • Take you on an exclusive tour of the site, and provide all the historical information you need to know
  • Give you a chance to try some of the activities included in our Teachers' Kits
  • Show you all the free resources available for you to make the most of your visit
  • Provide everything you need to book a successful trip

On this page you'll discover which events are coming up at a site near you!

Teacher Twilight - Scarborough Castle

Date: 18 April 2024

Time: 4-6pm

Location: Scarborough Castle

Find out more about our expert-led 'Royals, Resistance and Rebellion' Discovery Visit workshop at Scarborough. Take a look at our new environmental bags and get up-close to our invisible dust statues!

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Teacher Twilight - Richmond Castle

Date: 25 April 2024

Time: 4-6pm

Location: Richmond Castle

Go on an exclusive, out-of-hours tour of the site with one of our historians. Have a private viewing of the museum on site and get an introduction to nearby Easby Abbey. Meet our education team and discover how to plan an amazing trip!

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Teacher Twilight - Grimes Graves

Date: Wednesday 5 June 2024

Location: Grimes Graves, Thetford, Norfolk

Time: 4-6pm

Hear from Prehistoric specialist Dr Jennifer Wexler, who'll shed light on the significance of this fascinating Neolithic site. You'll also get hands-on with our handling collection and hear from our collections team. 

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Learning Days - Grimes Graves

Date: 11-13 June 2024

Time: 9.45am - 2.15pm

Location: Grimes Graves, Thetford, Norfolk

Descend into the flint mine to get closer to the story at Grimes Graves. Explore the unusual ecosystems on site and get hands-on with objects that bring the story of flint mining at Grimes Graves to life. 

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