We now have an Education Project here at Cowdray and we would be delighted to welcome pupils to come and see this stunning building that has just re-opened after a three and a half million pound restoration project. We are open for school and group visits all year round.
To give you a bit of background - Cowdray was severely damaged by a catastrophic fire in 1793 but a catastrophe of one era has turned out to be a blessing of another. The fire meant that Cowdray was never modernised and is therefore a fantastic example of a Tudor and Stuart house.
Our Education Project offers both student and teacher packs, which we will send to you before your visit. The students are encouraged to work through the pack whilst they are here and then this should lead on to other things once they are back in the classroom. Your visit can either be accompanied by one of our guides alternatively the students can use the audio guide, which has a specialised “children’s tour” on it.
At present we have the following “packs” available but please do let us know if you are working on something in particular that you would like incorporated into your visit to Cowdray.
Tudors
The life and times within a Tudor house based on Cowdray’s owners and royal visitors
(Key Stages 1 and 2)
Stuarts
v This includes Guy Fawkes and the great fire
(Key Stage 1)
v How the house suffered because of the Civil War
(Key Stage 3)
Building Materials
How the building has changed over the years
(Key Stage 2)
Knights, Damsels and Dragons
A lovely pack aimed towards younger Key Stage 1 children, telling the story of a fictitious Princess Katy and her troubles with a dragon!
Stories
This is aimed at Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils as well as Key Stage 1 Able Pupils who enjoy literacy. It is a selection of five stores about Cowdray based on fact and designed to fuel the imagination.
Our pricing structure is as follows:-
Children (up to 16 years old) - £2.25 each for groups over 10 people
2 Teachers - free
All other teachers/adults - £4.00 each
Guide - £20.00 (if required)
Price includes Education Pack and a certificate at the end of the tour entitling the child to free entry on a return visit as well as the audio guides (if required).
If you would like to come and have a look around or have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
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