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Palace based sessions
Object handling / investigating sessions
Court life
Students will learn about the lives of rich and poor at the court of Henry VIII, in the very rooms where lords danced and servants slept. Guided by a costumed presenter, groups will investigate what the chambers reveal about the experiences of their inhabitants. This session especially supports skills of historical enquiry, using the palace itself as source material.
Further information: Court life (PDF 34.7 KB)
Online Resource: Click here and look for "Tips on greeting the King"
Monday to Friday
Autumn/spring only
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Serving the King
Would you work for Henry VIII? Hampton Court Palace is not just a home for the King, but for hundreds of servants. Students will meet a costumed member of the household, and pry into working rooms to gain insight into the lives and education of ordinary people. This session supports knowledge and understanding of people and society in the past.
Further information: Serving the King (PDF 45.1 KB)
Online Resource: Serving the King - Letter (PDF 2.75MB)
Tuesday to Friday
Autumn/spring only
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Spies at court
Go undercover at the court of Henry VIII! Our presenter will lead students in role as French spies. The students' mission: write a report to the ultracompetitive French king on life at Henry's court. This session especially supports English skills of composition and planning and drafting, as well as historical enquiry.
Further information: Spies at court (PDF 45 KB)
Online resource: 'My spying evidence' (PDF 4.46MB)
Wednesdays
Autumn/spring only
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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"Super session. The children really enjoyed it and learnt lots. Session leaders were great - lots of enthusiasm and had the children engaged all the time."
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Explore Henry VIII's kitchens
Students will discover the 16th-century technology used to feed the court of Henry VIII. Working with two costumed presenters, the group will learn about the different types of food consumed, and the different types of people who worked hard to prepare it all! The session especially supports historical enquiry through active exploration.
Further information:
Explore Henry VIII's kitchens (PDF 35.1 KB)
Online Resource: The Tudor kitchens
Monday to Friday
Autumn/spring only
10.30, 11.30, 12.45, 13.30
45 minutes
£100 plus admission
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Investigating Henry
Henry VIII is England's most famous king. But who was the real man behind the stereotype? Using artefacts, documents and replica objects students will investigate the real Henry VIII in this interactive object-handling session. By analysing the nature of historical truth, this session especially supports skills of historical enquiry and interpretation.
Further information: Investigating Henry (PDF 45.3 KB)
Online Resource: Henry Morph
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Dressed for court
The Tudors made expert use of clothing to express wealth and status. This session allows students to study luxurious replica garments to understand materials, money and rank, and provides an opportunity for two students to dress up in Tudor costume. This session especially supports skills of historical enquiry and of knowledge and understanding of Tudor society.
Further information: Dressed for court (PDF 44.4 KB)
Online Resource: Click here and look for "Dressing the Lady"
Tuesdays:
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
Wednesdays:
10.30, 11.45
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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"The session gives the children a real understanding of what workers life was like at the palace and the divide between rich and poor."
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Tudor explorers
Hampton Court is full of silk tapestries, costly spices and other treasures Tudor monarchs acquired from all around the world. In this session a costumed interpreter will use role-play and Tudor artefacts to tell the story of the adventurous seafarers and merchants who risked their lives to bring such wares to England. This session especially supports knowledge and understanding of the attitudes of the past, and historical enquiry.
Further information: Tudor explorers (PDF 45.7 KB)
Thursdays and Fridays
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Tudor fun and games
This session explores the fascinating world of Tudor sports and pastimes. How did the rich and poor have fun? Students will try to answer this question by handling objects and trying the games and activities for themselves. This session especially supports skills of historical enquiry through active participation.
Further information: Tudor fun and games (PDF 45.4 KB)
Online Resource: Joust for Henry VIII
Thursdays and Fridays
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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We have the following sessions still available to book in May 2012:
Monday 14 May
Explore Henry VIII's Kitchens at 12.45
Investigating Henry at 11.45 or 13.15
Tuesday 15 May
Court Life at 11.45
Explore Henry VIII's Kitchens at 10.30 or 11.30
Friday 18 May
Court Life at 10.30
Explore Henry VIII's Kitchens at 12.45 or 13.30
Tudor Explorers at 10.30 or 13.15
Young Henry at 10.30
Monday 21 May
Investigating Henry at 11.45
Friday 25 May
Tudor Fun and Games at 11.45
Monday 28 May
Explore Henry VIII's Kitchens at 10.30
Tuesday 29 May
Investigating Henry at 13.15
Thursday 31 May
Court Life at 10.30
Explore Henry VIII's Kitchens at 10.30, 11.30 or 12.45
Please note that this late availability is for guidence only, we would strongly advise you to call the Education Administration Office to obtain the most up to date information on our availability before you start to make your travel arrangements etc.
