Conisbrough Castle – English Heritage
Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3BU. England
Book a visit to Conisbrough Castle and organise your day to suit your curriculum objectives. Immerse your class in the world of medieval castles as you explore the unique cylindrical keep and imagine what life would have been like for the wealthy Warenne family and the people who worked at the castle, compared to our lives today.
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 Conisbrough 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 Conisbrough Castle
Meet the Medievals
What was daily life like at Conisbrough Castle? This engaging, hands-on Discovery Visit explores the lives of the people who lived and worked here. Pupils will enjoy a hands on experience investigating artefacts from the past, to discover what life was like in a medieval castle. Availability: Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions last for 1 hour and cost £100 per session.
Tales from The Keep
Why was a Castle built at Conisbrough? This interactive Discovery Visit explores the magnificent Keep and Bailey and helps pupils understand why Conisbrough was a significant location. Using enquiry skills, pupils will interpret evidence and discover the function and role of the castle, including the lives of past residents. Availability: Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions last for 1 hour 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/conisbrough-castle/school-visits/
Address
Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster
DN12 3BU. England
Opening Hours
Please check website for updated opening hours.