Climb the hill to look out over the surrounding landscape, explore the castle ruins and peer down the well, one of the deepest castle wells in England. Discover the Bronze Age story of Beeston in our newly completed roundhouse. Made using traditional materials and techniques, it is based on archaeological evidence of Bronze Age huts found at Beeston and offers an idea of how prehistoric settlers might have lived. The woodland surrounding the castle contains a diverse range of plants and animals, and provides an excellent opportunity to learn about KS1-2 science topics in an outdoor environment.
Don’t forget, if you are looking for help with funding the cost of your trip, you can apply for a bursary!
Hero Offer: English Heritage have an exclusive offer for Great British School Trip teachers! Apply below for the chance to get a FREE Discovery Visit at Beeston Castle worth £100. Schools with 40%+FSM will be prioritised for this offer.
Looking for a bursary to support your trip?
We know that funding a school trip isn’t always easy. If you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.
Simply fill in our bursary form and let us know how we might help.
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Discovery Visits at Beeston Castle
Prehistoric Settlers
Experience the prehistoric history of Beeston with an immersive learning experience based in a recreated Bronze Age roundhouse. Meet our Bronze Age experts and learn about ancient technology in an authentic setting. Availability: Monday to Friday all year during term time. Sessions last 1.5 hours, £100 per session.
Fortress Castle
Travel back in time to discover who built Beeston Castle and why they chose this location, looking for evidence in the remains of the castle to help explore key events in the past. Role play will help bring the history of the castle to life, as you learn about what life was like in a medieval castle and how the site has changed over time. Availability: Monday to Friday all year during term time. Sessions last 1.5 hours and cost £100 per session.
More Information
Education at English Heritage
Inspire your students in the places where history really happened on a free self-led visit or an expert-led Discovery Visit workshop. The following offers are included as part of The Great British School Trip:
FREE SELF-LED VISITS
You can bring your class to any of our sites entirely free of charge. We offer free entry to pre-booked schools, as well as free planning visits to help you make the most out of your day. Use our free downloadable resources to help with your planning and risk assessment.
EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS
Award-winning and immersive Discovery Visits are available at selected sites from just £100 per session per class. Students of all ages and abilities can meet characters from the past, role-play or handle intriguing objects.
Venue Details
Contact
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/beeston-castle-and-woodland-park/schools/
Address
Chapel Lane, Beeston
CW6 9TX. England
Opening Hours
Monday - Sunday, 10am-5pm.