Book a visit to Scarborough Castle and organise your day to suit your curriculum objectives. Investigate prehistoric and Roman artefacts found at the castle in the exhibition in the Master Gunner’s House, and see the remains of the Roman signal station built to defend the cost. Explore the 12th Century stone keep and the curtain wall and imagine what life was like for medieval lords defending the castle from attack. Scarborough was famously bombarded during WW1, and standing in the castle grounds offers the perfect opportunity to explore this event in local history.
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 Scarborough 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 Visit at Scarborough Castle
Royals, Resistance and Rebellion
Immerse your class in the medieval period, representing the Northern Barons or the power of the Crown, as they plan the attack and defence of of this mighty fortress. With its stunning location and panoramic views, the tour highlights the geographical significance of the headland, and shows how the natural and manmade defences made Scarborough a seat of power in Northern England.
Availability: March: Wednesday to Friday; April to October: Monday to Friday. Sessions last 1.25 hours.
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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/scarborough-castle/schools/
Address
Castle Road, Scarborough
YO11 1HY. England
Opening Hours
April-October: Monday-Sunday 10-5pm. Discovery Visits available Monday-Sunday November-February: No bookings can be taken at the current time March: Wednesday-Sunday 10-4pm. Discovery Visits available Wednesday-Friday