History Sessions
Little People in a Big House
Key Stages 1 & 2
90 minutes £4.50 per pupil
Available Tuesday to Friday (throughout the whole year)
Pupils take on the roles of family members and servants of the Bolingbroke family to learn about what it would have been like for a child living at Lydiard House in the Victorian period. Choose the focus of your session from Toys or Everyday Life and investigate traditional toys and everyday objects in an authentic location.
“We all had a wonderful visit: The Victorian era was really brought to life by all the experiences!” School Feedback Summer 2010
The Victorian Country House and Garden
Key Stage 2
120 minutes £5.50 per pupil
Available Tuesday to Friday (April to September)
Pupils discover Lydiard House, the Walled Garden, and the Ice House, and use them to reveal clues to what life was like on a busy working estate in the Victorian Period. Please note that this session now involves an extra trail around the walled garden.
“A really fabulous location, facilities and charming staff. A superb assortment of interesting historical opportunities.” School Feedback Summer 2010
The Victorian Country House Christmas
Key Stages 1 and 2
All day event (10.30am - 2pm) £6.50 per pupil
Available: Tuesday to Friday, from 29 November - 16 December*
* Early booking is advisable
Join Lady Bolingbroke as she prepares for the festive season! Pupils will discover the stories behind the traditions of Christmas, and find out how and why the Victorians invented Christmas as we know it! The day includes role play, music and dancing, as well as time to make that all important Christmas Decoration!
“This day is getting better and better every year. We are amazed that you keep managing to do this!” School Feedback Winter 2010.