Kenwood House Discovery Visit
Hampstead - NW3 7JR
Bookings: 020 7499 5676
Outstanding house containing paintings by many great artists and set in landscaped parkland.
Sandford Award-winner (2008) in recognition of the quality education offered at the site.
The judges said: A “magnificent venue” which provides a “wonderful resource for schools” through its architecture, finely landscaped gardens and great art collection."
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A Victorian home
Key Stage: 1, History
Discover what it was like to be a Victorian servant in the setting of Lord Mansfield’s suburban home. Help prepare for a grand party and enjoy hands-on activities in part of the house not normally open to the public.
When: Weekdays during term time by arrangement
Duration: 1½ hours
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Estate quest
Key Stage: 2, Geography
How can you keep a 17th century site sustainable beyond the 21st century? View and consider changing landscapes and explore this fascinating estate using key geography skills such as using a compass and reading a site map. A thought-provoking practical session to encourage geographical skills.
When: Weekdays during term time by arrangement
Duration: 1½ hours
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Feeding a Victorian household
Key Stage: 1,2, History, Sustainability
In Victorian times this grand house got much of its food from the farm in its own grounds. Learn about the farm and the dairy in a fun and hands-on session and go behind scenes in the dairy which is not normally open to visitors.
When: Weekdays during term time by arrangement
Duration: 1½ hours
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What's growing on at Kenwood?
Key Stage: 1,2 Science
Learn about the features of a tree by becoming part of it! This fun and hands-on session will enable students to understand the conditions needed for trees to grow and their growth cycles. End the session by planting tree seeds to take away and care for at home or school.
When: Weekdays during term time by arrangement
Duration: 1½ hours
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Face to face
Key Stage: 1, 2, Art & Design
Create your own self-portrait having de-coded superb portraits in the Kenwood collection. What makes a portrait? What messages were people trying to convey with their choice of pose and props? This practical workshop discusses the elements of a portrait and uses splendid examples at Kenwood to stimulate observation and imagination.
When: Weekdays during term time by arrangement
Duration: 1½ hours
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How to create 3-D forms
Key Stage: Foundation, 1,2, Art & Design
Make your own sculpture in an inspiring environment. This artist-led workshop takes in sculpture at Kenwood and encourages understanding of 3D forms, shape and texture. Students create their own sculpture to take away with them.
When: Weekdays during term time by arrangement
Duration: 1½ hours
