Discovery Visit at Osborne House
East Cowes - PO32 6JX
Bookings: 01983 280201
Country home of Queen Victoria with opulent decorations and objects from all over the world + museum and Swiss cottage in extensive grounds.Sandford Award winner (2008) in recognition of the quality education offered at the site. The judges said: This venue offers a “unique glimpse into the lives of Queen Victoria and her children” and the Discovery Visit experience offered to children “is of the highest standard and will help them begin a love of history”.
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Waiting on – hand and foot!
Key Stage: 2, Speaking & Listening, History, PSHE, Technology
Can you pass the finger-nail inspection? Enter the world of the downstairs brigade in this stunning, fully-equipped historic setting and discover what life was like for the servants at Osborne House in the 1870s. Housekeeper Mrs Pilkington talks about domestic life below-stairs and introduces hands-on role-play activities. Learn to set the table, black boots, clean the brasses and beat the rugs. Simple costumes provided.
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays term-time between May 11 and July 8 2010. Other days possible on request.
Duration: 1¼ hours
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Who am I? and My family portrait workshops
Key Stage: 2, Art
Visit Osborne House and see the many wonderful royal portraits in this fabulous historical setting. Then enjoy making a decorated collage portrait (Who am I?) or an ornamental picture frame (My Family).
When: Weekdays during term time, by arrangement
Duration: 1 hour
