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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
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
Develop an understanding of chronology by discovering 500 years of history through the owners of Temple Newsam House. A fun whole class activity with replica costumes and objects.

Tags: KS2, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam
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
Discover the seasonal changes that take place in nature in this outdoor workshop at Temple Newsam for Early Years and Key Stage One. How do the local animals and plants adapt?

Tags: Biology, Early Years, KS1, SEND, Temple Newsam
29 September 2022
Investigate life in Tudor Times, finding clues throughout the house in this real life murder mystery. Find the clues and explore key historical themes.

Tags: KS3, KS4, Murder Mysteries
07 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
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 Temple Newsam estate.

Tags: Biology, KS2, SEND, Temple Newsam
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
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
In this fun, creative workshop find out what a portrait is and how the nobility used them to show off in the Picture Gallery. Learn to spot secret symbols and create a portrait of your own.

Tags: Early Years, KS1, Portraits
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