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At Temple Newsam we can help you deliver diverse, creative, skills-based learning across many different curriculum areas. Discover our workshops and download learning resources to help plan your visit.

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Our Learning Team offer a range of themed packages linked to the National Curriculum using the House and Estate’s collections and stories to enhance all styles of learning.

Please contact us for further information or to make a booking.

Email

temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk

Phone

0113 336 7461
(10am – 4pm)

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A house fit for a King

A House Fit for a King Find out how life has changed over time for the residents of Temple Newsam House and discover how the wealthy and the servants lived in this lively interactive workshop.

Tags: Early Years, KS1, KS2, Local Leeds History, Medieval and Tudor

Dress to Impress This fun interactive session provides a unique opportunity for all to try on replica costume and discover the hidden messages in the material about status, wealth and life in Tudor England.

Tags: KS2, Local Leeds History, Medieval and Tudor

Dunstan’s Hall – the Anglo Saxons are here!

Tags: KS2

Explorer Tours Go on an adventure through time and discover secret doors, beautiful bedrooms, glorious galleries and hidden rooms.

Tags: KS3, Local Leeds History, Medieval and Tudor

Farm Tour A two-hour tour of our working farm, during which you can meet some of our traditional and rare-breed animals, learn about the history of this farm and about farming in general.

Tags: Early Years, KS2, KS3

Little Kings and Queens Make a glittering crown, learn how to move like royalty in the fabulous Picture Gallery and discover the Kings and Queens linked to Temple Newsam by investigating mystery bags, costume and historic rooms.

Tags: Local Leeds History, Medieval and Tudor

Nature Detectives A hands-on investigation of the wildlife of the natural and man-made habitats around the Temple Newsam estate.

Tags: KS2

Portraits to Life In this fun, creative workshop find out what a portrait is and how the nobility showed off in large scale portraits in the Picture Gallery.

Tags: Early Years, KS1, KS2, Portraits

The Gruffalo Hunt A lovely educational activity for under-5s, bringing the home of the Gruffalo to life as they hear the popular story in an outdoor setting.

Tags: Early Years

The Princess and the Pea Take a magical journey using interactive storytelling, physical theatre and puppets designed to help your class discover the historic surroundings of Temple Newsam House.

Tags: Early Years, Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes, KS1