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Primary Schools Programme
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We do this across all subjects in the curriculum and offer lots of immersive activities for you and your class, in unique spaces.
This brochure highlights the workshops that we can deliver for you throughout the year.
We can also work with you to develop a unique session for your class, to give you a personalised workshop that fully engages children with your classroom-based learning. If you prefer, we can come to you through our outreach services.
Learning is part of what we do everyday, all year round. It’s what we do.
Learn with us
Having five museum sites across Barnsley means that we are able to give children special opportunities to discover and learn new things.
“It is not learning out of a book or learning because you’ve been told something. You can learn for yourself and work things out.”
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We take all school bookings in advance, whether you’re visiting independently or taking part in a pre-planned workshop.Please email [email protected] or call us at Cannon Hall on 01226 790270 and we’ll arrange things for you.
You can also visit more than one of our sites in a day. We offer free teacher familiarisation sessions prior to your class visit and we’ll arrange this for you when you book. You’ll also receive a detailed information pack, which includes our risk assessment guidelines.
All workshops are available at both Key Stage One and Key Stage Two and can be booked for either a full or half day.
When making a booking we’ll ask you about:• When you want to visit
• A full contact address, telephone number and email address
• Expected group size and age of pupils
• The type of activity you’re interested in
• Whether you need a lunch slot and a place to store coats and bags
How much do workshops cost?We charge £4.99 per pupil for a half day workshop and £8.99 per pupil for a full day
Our terms and conditions We can take a maximum of 35 children per class, per workshop, which must include a minimum of three accompanying adults.
An £75 cancellation fee applies to bookings cancelled within seven days prior to the visit.
Please note that teachers and adult helpers are responsible for students’ behaviour and safety at all times. All group leaders should carry out their own risk assessment prior to their visit.
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Home Education groupsWe can accommodate home education groups who bring a minimum of 15 children.
SEN services We can adapt and develop individual workshops to suit your needs.
Email us at [email protected] and talk to us about what we can offer you.
Self led handling boxes for use in your classroom We have objects with handy ‘how to use’ notes for your use in school. These include topics such as the Romans, the Vikings, Co op Shops and World War One.
Arts Awards Barnsley Museums supports Arts Awards, a scheme designed to inspire young people aged 5–25 to develop their arts and leadership talents. We can also provide you with copies of our own specially designed Discover and Explore booklets, which children find easy and fun to use.
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Visitors can uncover the incredible story of Barnsley told through centuries-old artefacts, documents, films and recordings that have been donated by people living and working in the borough.
Town Hall, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2TA [email protected] | 01226 772500 www.experience-barnsley.com
Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens. It is the perfect day out for all the family.
Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT [email protected] | 01226 790270 www.cannon-hall.com
The Cooper Gallery is a vibrant art gallery in the heart of Barnsley town centre, it has a regular programme of changing exhibitions and exciting events.
Cooper Gallery, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH [email protected] | 01226 242905 www.cooper-gallery.com
An Earl’s village of iron and coal for 200 years, Elsecar’s workshops now bustle with shops, studios and cafés. Enjoy the steam railway and events at the Ironworks all year round.
Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HJ [email protected] | 01226 740203 www.elsecar-heritage.com
Worsbrough Mill is a 17th Century working water mill set in 240 acres of tranquil country park, using traditional milling methods it produces a range of organic flour. It is an amazing place to visit, have fun and see history come to life.
Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5LJ [email protected] | 01226 774527 www.worsbrough-mill.com
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“I enjoyed the session and I think other children should come and have the experience we had! 10/10.”
“Better than Xbox.”
“I didn’t realise how much Barnsley had to offer!”
“Well done, best day ever. I wish I could be taught by you all the time!”
“It was brilliant because I have learnt things so thank you.”
Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the past in the wonderful surroundings of the grand hall and its grounds.
Built for the wealthy Spencer-Stanhope family, you can explore the grand rooms filled with wonderful art. Visit below stairs and see where all the hard work happened! Discover rolling parklands and beautiful gardens in which to relax, wander or hide away. It’s the perfect place for a stroll.
Opening Times
MuseumThe Museum is open all year for school visits, events, weddings, conferences, booked guided tours and group visits.
April to October: Tuesday to Friday, 10am – 4pm Weekends, 11am – 4pm
November to 24 December: Weekends only, 12noon – 4pm
February half term to 31 March: Weekends only, 12noon – 4pm
Cannon Hall Park and GardensCannon Hall Park and Gardens are open all year round. Please note the Walled Garden is locked every night and also some weekends during the winter months and for some special events.
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Life Below StairsHow did different classes live and work in a country house?
What was it really like to be a servant at Cannon Hall?
This immersive workshop gives pupils the opportunity to experience life as a servant first hand. Drawing on primary source evidence from real servants and using original objects, you will go on a journey to discover what working life was really like at Cannon Hall.
During the day you will:• Explore our unique Victorian working
kitchen and the Hall itself
• Prepare and taste a meal cooked on the range
• Take part in a range of jobs including butter making, cleaning and polishing, laundry
• Compare and consider the impact of modern technology on daily life
World War TwoWhat was life like as a WWII evacuee at Cannon Hall?
What makes an object valuable? What did people take with them during war and why?
Dressed in wartime clothes, pupils will be immersed in the historical atmosphere of life during World War II when Cannon Hall was home to evacuees. This full day workshop makes use of the collection of wartime objects to stimulate curiosity and learning. You will also get the chance to take part in a range of role play activities throughout the day.
During the day you will:• Pack an evacuee’s suitcase and think
about what you would have taken with you
• Eat a meal cooked with rations
• Dig for Victory
• Have a go at Morse code
• Practice drills and marching
• Make do and mend
• Discover wartime toys
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Creating the Country HouseThis cross-curricula workshop lets pupils discover the history of the Hall by finding out more about the people who made it what it is now, using art, drama and cooking on the original Victorian range.
During the day you will:• Use archival information and art materials
to design and create a new garden for John Spencer (1719–1776)
• Use role play to recreate the journey and adventures of John Spencer Stanhope (1787–1873) on his Grand Tour
• Prepare and taste the food made for the dinner parties and balls using the Victorian range, when John Montagu Spencer-Stanhope (1860–1944) was in residence
• Explore the Hall and discover the history of the artefacts and paintings
Cannon Hall Writers’ CircleLet your children join our writers’ circle to gain inspiration from our unique fine and decorative art collection within Cannon Hall. The sessions are based on People and Nature; Myths and Mysteries and Glitz and Glamour.
Pupils take a tour of the Hall and focus on objects to stimulate their writing. They are encouraged to voice opinions, ask questions and enhance vocabulary as they fill their writers’ notebooks with their ideas.
Let’s Grow!Grow local, eat well. Where does our food come from? Why does what we eat matter?
With a seasonal slant, these kitchen based workshops allow children to grow and make their own food. Inspiration will be uncovered all around Cannon Hall, both inside and out, with things that are produced locally and which can easily be replicated by children either at school or in the home.
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The Cooper Gallery opened in 1914 and today is a vibrant venue in the heart of Barnsley town centre. It is the perfect place to discover stunning art and changing exhibitions.
It is home to the Cooper Gallery Trustees’ collection of significant paintings, watercolours and drawings by artists including JMW Turner, Edward Wadsworth, Atkinson Grimshaw and many more.
The gallery is undergoing a significant re-development and extension, due to open in spring 2016, thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The gallery remains open throughout the work with a busy programme of events and touring exhibitions.
The gallery shop is the perfect place to pick up a gift or treat with a fantastic range of arts and crafts made by Yorkshire artists.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm
Saturday, 10am – 3pm
Closed Sunday and Bank Holidays.
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Cooper Creative WritersPupils will explore the Cooper Gallery Collection as a basis for creative writing, Inspiring creative thinking, writing and role play.
During the day you will:• Work in front of original art from the
Cooper collection to create narratives based on the people and places
• Find new ways of looking at the paintings and drawings in the collection
• Create short stories, poems and dialogue which can be developed back at school.
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Portraits and Self IdentityBecome immersed in original works of art based around the portraits within the Cooper collection. Children will learn new ways to look at and interpret paintings and develop their sketching skills and sketch book work.
During the day you will:• Work in front of original art from the
Cooper collection
• Develop new sketch book skills: tone and shading; line and texture; composition
• Understand interpretation of the art work
• Try costumes on and pose like sitters
• Learn the basic principles of portraiture
• Discover how to really look at a painting in detail
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“It could only be better if we spend longer in the museum because it is really, really fun.”
Experience Barnsley Museum andDiscovery Centre is dedicated to thehistory and people of our proud borough.
Find out more about Barnsley’s fascinating past, from Roman times to present day, through centuries-old artefacts, documents, films and recordings that have been donated by people living and working in the area. An inspiring place to visit, there is lots of fun to be had in the interactive galleries and exciting exhibition spaces. Discover something different on every visit, the regular activities and events along with the fountains to splash in make it the perfect place to visit.
The Discovery Centre holds priceless treasures. Uncover family histories, read documents which are hundreds of years old and explore the Barnsley Film and Sound archive.
Opening Times
Experience Barnsley Museum
Monday to Friday 9am –4pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm
Experience Barnsley Discovery Centre (Archives & Local Studies)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am – 4pm
Tuesday, 10am – 6.30pm
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Have Your SayWho makes the decisions in Barnsley?
What is democracy?
How can my voice be heard?
This workshop gives children the opportunity to gain a better understanding of democracy and what it means to be a responsible citizen. They will explore social responsibility through drama and role play. Pupils will get a chance to meet the Mayor and tour the Council Chamber and Mayor’s Parlour.
During the day you will:• Meet and talk to the Mayor
• Tour the museum
• Handle real museum objects
• Examine real archival documents and photographs
• Have the opportunity to form and ask questions
• Take part in a challenging debate in the Council Chamber
Exploring Local HistoryWhat can you find at Barnsley archives ?
Who lived and worked near your school in the past?
How has your local area changed over the past 100 years?
Transport your pupils to life 100 years ago. Gather a detailed historical picture of your own locality through an interactive investigation of archival documents including printed material, photographs, maps and plans, census returns, newspapers and original documents relating to the area around your school.
Pupils will develop their historical understanding, responding creatively to the archival materials through role play and creative writing.
During the day you will:• Tour the museum and Archives
• Learn how to search for clues and evidence in primary source materials
• Imagine what life was like 100 years ago
• Find out who lived and worked near your school
• Understand how your local area has changed over time
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A Barnsley TimelineFrom Stone Age to Iron Age; or From 1066 to Present Day
EYFS adapted session available
What was Barnsley like in the past and how has it changed over time?
What did the Romans do in Barnsley?
What will Barnsley be like in the future?
Led by one of our history specialists, this interactive workshop will take pupils on a trip in a time machine focusing on the history of Barnsley from the Stone Age to modern day. You will trace how aspects of national history are reflected in Barnsley covering chronology, social history and technological developments and resulting in the development of your own large scale classroom timeline.
During the day you will:• Tour the museum
• Investigate real and replica museum objects including our Roman collections
• Explore real archival documents
• Use drama and storytelling to explore key points in history
• Draw and photograph key objects on the timeline
• Imagine what life was like in Barnsley over the past 5000 years
• Ask an expert questions
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The Romans are coming! Learn about the Romans in Barnsley through scripted drama and storytelling, dress up as different Roman characters and handle replica artefacts in original Roman style.
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“I never expected Barnsley Museum to be this good. There’s so much you wouldn’t expect Barnsley to have.”
Viking Invasion! Invaders and Settlers of the Dark Ages
We have created a new Viking themed session to mark the arrival of the special “Heroes” Viking exhibition, on show at Experience Barnsley from 30 April to 14 August 2016.
Who were the Vikings?
Why did they come to Yorkshire?
What did they wear, eat, play and talk about?
What did they believe in?
Either book an expert led session in the museum or run a self led session using one of our specially designed handling boxes and dress up like a Viking! The sessions will also be available from September 2016 onwards.
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Young Archaeologists and Viking treasures
Working in groups of three or four, your young archaeologists will excavate objects using a tray and trowels and then identify replica artefacts that would have been left by Vikings/Anglo-Saxons, such as personal accessories, animal bones, burial goods, runes and weapons.
Themes include:• War
• Writing and language
• Beliefs
• Personal accessories
• Social life
• Working life
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A special “Heroes” Viking exhibition from Jorvik will be appearing at Experience Barnsley Museum from 30 April to 14 August 2016.
World War OneDiscover the lives and stories of local people involved in WW1 using archival documents, handling objects and period costume. Each pupil will be given a soldier’s book to complete during their visit. The workshop will end with a reflective creative writing activity where pupils will transport themselves back in time to write a post card to a soldier or nurse.
Special exhibition: Stories from The Somme 24 Aug – 20 Nov 2016
Marking the centenary of the First World War, Stories From the Somme describes the bloodiest battle in British Army’s history through the eyes of local people. Bring your class along to learn more about the impact of the Great War, and take part in our specially designed activities for schools.
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© IWM. The main British battle in 1916 was fought north of the River Somme between 1 July and 19 November. On the opening day the British army suffered its heaviest ever losses in any 24 hour period: almost 20,000 dead and 60,000 wounded, including 6,300 from the 34th Division, shown here on the first morning.
Elsecar is a remarkable village, transformed by the Earls Fitzwilliam into a thriving centre of iron and coal.
Few places in Britain have so many reminders of its great industrial age: collieries, ironworks, cottages, a canal, steam railway, schools, pubs and more, all dating back to Georgian and Victorian times.
The Earls’ impressive workshops are now packed with a wonderful range of independent retailers, cafés, an antiques centre and an indoor children’s play centre. It is also home to The Ironworks, an exciting event space which hosts gigs, craft fairs and much more. Don’t miss the visitor centre with fascinating films and displays about the history of Elsecar.
The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, by sloping hills and ancient woodlands, with plenty of paths and cycle routes to explore and enjoy.
At the Elsecar New Colliery, see the newly restored 1795 Newcomen Beam engine - the oldest steam engine anywhere still in its original location, described as the most important piece of industrial heritage in the world. Enjoy a ride on our 1850 steam railway, which runs alongside.
Opening Times
Elsecar workshops are open all year round.
Monday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm
Please note that individual shops and businesses within the Workshops have varying opening times.
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Discover working life in the industrial age
Discover what the industrial revolution meant for the men, women and children at Elsecar village. Follow the impact of the development of science, design and technology and its reliance on natural resources such as coal, iron and water. Pupils will take part in a range of interactive investigations to explore key scientific concepts.
Please note sensible footwear and outdoor clothing is advised for the tour of the canal and surrounding area.
During the day you will:• Understand the different natural
resources that exist on site
• Tour the former collieries, colliery workshops, ironworks, village, railway and canal
• Find out about the Fitzwilliam family
• Visit the 1795 Newcomen Beam Engine
• Uncover the science and technology of steam power
• Make a large scale model of the Newcomen Beam Engine
• Take a train ride along the 1850 industrial railway (separate booking required)
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Creative Writing Trail – The Mystery of the Black Diamond
A creative writing trail giving pupils a new awareness of Elsecar as an abiding source of inspiration and creativity. The children will become writing detectives as they explore Elsecar, honing their observation skills and having fun with words. The trail includes stopping points where, following a discussion, the ‘story sleuths’ undertake short writing activities.
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“I have learnt to use my imagination.”
Worsbrough Mill is a 17th Century working water mill set in stunning parkland. It is an amazing place to visit, watch wildlife and see history come alive.
Discover centuries of milling, learning more about the process, following it from beginning to end.
It is a unique opportunity to see history come to life. Marvel at the power of water, be intrigued by clever engineering and see flour being milled in the traditional way. Being one of the few remaining working water mills in Yorkshire it makes it a truly unique attraction. The on-site millers produce a range of premium organic artisan flours, which are available to buy.
The mill is set within a 240 acre country park and tranquil nature reserve, complete with reservoir, which can be explored on foot or by bicycle.
Opening Times
Worsbrough Mill Museum Weekends only, 10am – 4pm
Local school holidays: 7 days a week, 10am – 4pm
Worsbrough Country Park Open 7 days a week, all year round.
Miller’s Tea Room Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Closed Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays and Mondays in local school holidays.
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Stories of the MillWho lived and worked in this mill?
What was working and family life like at the mill?
Through storytelling, drama, roleplay and an investigation of archival documents, your pupils will discover working life at the mill. Our costumed interpreters will take you on a fascinating journey through time focusing on the lives of families, workers and mill owners.
During the day you will:– Meet our costumed mill workers and
hear their stories
– Explore the journey of wheat from seed to loaf
– Tour the mill and see how it is powered
– Develop your own mill story, poem or picture
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Nature HuntersEnjoy a fun and active day discovering living things, their relationships, interactions and interdependencies in the different ecosystems around the mill and park. You will be provided with resources, guide notes and trail to stimulate learning through a range of senses.
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