Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
Our curriculum-based sessions are led by expert presenters who bring the history of the palace to life through lively, interactive learning opportunities.
We offer a wide selection of curriculum-based sessions linked to a range of subjects for Key Stages 1 to 5, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Primary sessions cater for up to 32 students, while secondary and SEND capacities vary so please check the session information.
Sessions information and pricesPrimary Sessions (60 minutes)
£100
Secondary Sessions (90 minutes)
£130
SEND sessions (60 minutes)
£70
All school group visits must be booked in advance. Dates sell out quickly so we advise booking at least 2 months in advance. Payment is due 6 weeks prior to visiting.
Bookings with less than 6 weeks’ notice require immediate payment. The cancellation & amendment deadline is 5pm on the day the booking is confirmed.
The following ratios apply to all school groups visiting the castle and gardens.
Key Stage 1 (age 4-7)
1:5
Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 (age 7-15)
1:10
Key Stage 5 and up (age 16+)
1:15
SEND groups will determine their own ratios
Groups with an inadequate number of accompanying adults may not be admitted.
Autumn 2019
Monday 9 September – Friday 13 December 2019
Spring 2020
Monday 13 January – Wednesday 8 April 2020
Summer 2020
Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June 2020
Bookings will open in May 2019. Please check back for further details in the coming weeks.
After receiving your booking request we will email you with a confirmation invoice which must be paid in advance of your visit and according to our payment terms 6 weeks prior to visiting. We cannot amend booking numbers after payment has been made. Extra tickets must be purchased on the day at standard group rates.
Our preferred method of payment is by BACS. Payment details can be found on your invoice. Email us to arrange payment.
Email to set up BACS paymentContact us on +44 (0) 20 3166 6646 to make a payment. Please have ready your event and invoice reference number, name of cardholder as it appears on the card, card number, security code and expiry date.
We regret that we cannot give refunds for cancellations or amendments made less than six weeks in advance of your visit. This includes non-arrivals on the day.