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Designed for EAL groups who are new to Leeds. Learn about the city’s traditions and cultures with object handling and activities in the Leeds Story gallery.
21 November 2023
A story with a difference! We bring the story book to life using things you can feel, smell, act out, dance along to and maybe even taste. You choose the theme according to your pupils’ interests.
Interactive 30 minute tour of the Life on Earth gallery. Children can use feely bags, props, and songs, and share their favourite animal facts as we go!
Pupils can sketch or photograph ancient artefacts, learn about the Ancient Egyptian mummified person and get hands on by embalming our large mummification dolls.
Tags: Ancient Egyptians, KS1, KS2, KS3, SEND
Explore the life cycle of plants from germination to seed dispersal, and cover Key Stage 2 Science objectives in an outdoor setting at Lotherton, observing examples of flowers, fruits and seeds.
Tags: Biology, KS2, Lotherton, SEND
16 October 2023
Become a nature detective and get hands on with local flora and fauna in our outdoor workshop investigating the natural and man-made habitats of the Lotherton estate.
Tags: Biology, Early Years, KS2, Lotherton, SEND
Discover nature’s seasonal changes in this outdoor workshop for Early Years and Key Stage One. What adaptations are made by the local animals and plants at different times of the year?
Tags: Biology, Early Years, KS1, Lotherton, SEND
Come and meet our piggy pals at Home Farm and learn about our rare breed porkers, before embarking on a scientific challenge to help some pigs in plight!
Tags: Early Years, Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes, KS1, SEND, Temple Newsam
04 October 2023
Explore the life cycle of plants, from germination to seed dispersal, and cover Key Stage 2 Science objectives in an outdoor setting on the Temple Newsam estate.
Tags: Biology, KS2, SEND, Temple Newsam
21 September 2023
Meet the young Florence Nightingale, cousin to the Gascoigne family of Lotherton. Listen to her stories about deciding to become a nurse.
Tags: KS1, Local Leeds History, Lotherton, The Victorians
06 August 2023
Immerse yourself in a significant point of British history and evacuate your pupils back in time to the Second World War at Lotherton.
Tags: KS2, Local Leeds History, WWII
03 August 2023
Pupils can explore the animals, plants and resources found in rainforests around the world. The workshop also covers climate change, deforestation, and changing habitats.
Tags: Biology, KS1, KS2, Wildlife World
07 July 2023
Pupils become ‘mini-zoologists’ during this session as we group animals by their characteristics – invertebrates and vertebrates like mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.
Tags: Biology, KS1, KS2, Wildlife World
06 July 2023
Discover animals living in different habitats in this workshop at Wildlife World. Pupils explore the rainforest and polar habitats. What are they like and how do animals survive there?
Tags: Biology, KS1, KS2, Wildlife World
04 July 2023
Increase pupils’ sense of wellbeing and creativity through our lovely sculpture, pastel, plasticine or printing sessions. Be inspired by Temple Newsam’s beautifully decorated interiors.
Tags: Art, KS1, KS2, Temple Newsam
16 June 2023
Learn all about Queen Victoria and her friend Emily Meynell Ingram, who lived at Temple Newsam House. Experience their rich lifestyle and how they entertained.
Tags: KS1, KS2, Temple Newsam, The Victorians
Explore Queen Elizabeth I’s Tudor world with a tour around the house, spotting Tudor clues and discovering how Elizabethan explorers changed the world.
Tags: KS1, KS2, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam
Take a trip back to the past to find out all about the gripping events that took place during the Great Fire of London. Discover our 300 year old fire engine and dress-up as Charles II.
Tags: KS1, KS2, Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam House is the setting for the giant’s castle. Discover the giant’s golden harp and bird and have lots of hands-on fun before escaping to freedom!
Tags: Early Years, Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes, KS1, Temple Newsam
Explore the awe-inspiring rooms and enjoy interactive activities inspired by traditional nursery rhymes, using Temple Newsam’s objects and dressing up clothes.
Tags: Early Years, Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes, KS1, Temple Newsam
Develop an understanding of chronology through 500 years of history of the owners of Temple Newsam House. A fun whole class activity with replica costumes and objects.
Tags: KS2, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam
ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Opening Hours
Mon: closed
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm
Address
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
Ticket Provider
LEEDS CITY MUSEUM
Opening Hours
Mon: closed (11am – 5pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 5pm
Address
Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH
Ticket Provider
KIRKSTALL ABBEY
Opening Hours
Mon: closed (10am – 4pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm
Address
Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
Ticket Provider
LOTHERTON
Opening Hours
Open Daily
Estate opens: 7.30am
Hall: Open (Downstairs only) 10am-5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Estate closes: 7pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time
Address
Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB
Ticket Provider
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