Use this page to find learning workshops and register your interest by submitting an enquiry form from an individual workshop page.
You can also make a general learning workshop enquiry using the form below.
Make a general learning workshop enquiry
Practical cross-curricular workshop using learning strategies from the National Gallery’s exciting initiative. Young people and teachers work together to set themselves a creative challenge.
Tags: Craft and Design, KS1, KS2, Materials and Making, Portraits, Visual Literacy
11 February 2019
A museum explorer will lead your group on an animal adventure through the arctic, jungle and beyond. Children search for clues with binoculars and find the missing tiger!
Tags: Biology, Early Years, KS1
08 February 2019
Discover the local history of Lotherton as a Voluntary Aid Detachment hospital during the First World War in this role play workshop.
Tags: KS2, Local Leeds History, Lotherton, WWI
05 February 2019
The museum provides the stimulus for students to explore the theme of nineteenth century factory reform.
Tags: Industrial Revolution, KS3, Local Leeds History, The Victorians
08 February 2019
This is a traditional tale, brought to life using the historic surroundings of Temple Newsam House with interactive storytelling, physical theatre, and movement.
Tags: Early Years, Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes, KS1
07 February 2019
Come on a woodland hunt with us! A lovely educational activity for under-5s, bringing the home of some famous woodland beasts to life with popular stories in an outdoor setting.
Tags: Biology, Early Years, KS1, SEND, Temple Newsam
Design technology workshop to understand and solve real design problems, from exhibition organisation and shop products to visitor interactives and bespoke seating.
Tags: Craft and Design, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Materials and Making, Portraits, Visual Literacy
11 February 2019
Find out how the past is constructed from a range of sources in this imaginative session. go on a tour and investigate artefacts and furniture to discover secrets of the building.
Tags: KS2, Local Leeds History, Medieval and Tudor
07 February 2019
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
Compare the lives of two remarkable women: Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria. Find out about their childhoods, coronations, and jubilee celebrations.
Tags: KS1, Local Leeds History, The Victorians
08 February 2019
Compare seaside holidays today with those in the recent past and those taken a long time ago by examining a range of objects and photos.
Tags: KS1, Seaside & Holidays, The Victorians
How heavy is a flat iron? How long did it take to wash clothes before washing machines were invented? Did Victorians have vacuum cleaners?
Tags: KS1, Local Leeds History, The Victorians
Your class will get to see and handle a range of old and new toys and discover how differently children played in the past.
Tags: KS1, Toys Through Time
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
16 June 2023
Create a ‘living’ portrait of Elizabeth I using replica costumes and props to discover how composition, form, shape and tone portray hidden messages about power, status and everyday life.
Tags: KS2, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam
Immerse pupils in a Living History experience to discover what life was really like for children in the past in Victorian Britain. Pupils will be in costume and in role.
Tags: KS1, KS2, Local Leeds History, The Victorians
08 February 2019
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
16 June 2023
In this interactive online workshop, discover how animals are adapted to increase their chances of survival.
Tags: Biology, KS2, KS3, Wildlife World
16 December 2018
Pupils become ‘mini-zoologists’ during this interactive online session as we explore how animals can be grouped by their characteristics.
Tags: Biology, KS2, Virtual classroom, Wildlife World
Discover animals living in rainforest and polar habitats in this interactive online workshop. What are they like and how do animals survive there?
Tags: Biology, KS2, Wildlife World
A virtual classroom workshop looking at the history of Kirkstall Abbey and what life was like in medieval and Tudor times.
Tags: Kirkstall Abbey, KS2, Local Leeds History, SEND, Virtual classroom
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
LOGOS, FOOTER LINKS, COPYRIGHT
