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Visit Programmes & Resources for Schools

A variety of Living History, Religious Education and Cross Curricular programmes for day or residential visits are available.

Classroom facilities for all agesOur classroom facilities on site are suitable for all ages and group sizes. Special tailor-made programmes can be arranged for larger groups.

Teacher planning visits to Walsingham or at your school are possible by prior arrangement with the Education Officer.

Although many of our programmes are R.E and History based, there are cross-curricular opportunities for all key stages. Don’t forget we are located very close to the coast - Geography, Science, English, Maths and Humanities can be included in a visit to Walsingham!


How to book

Are you interested in booking a school visit to Walsingham? Or booking an in-school visit from the Education Department? Simply complete the on-line Booking Enquiry form and we will be back in touch with you with a specific booking form as soon as possible. If you wish to discuss your requirements please telephone 01328 824205 or email ed@olw-shrine.org.uk.

Details of tariffs for visits to Walsingham and for in-school visits by the Education Department can be downloaded and printed off  here.

Left click to open Walsingham Visit Tariff 2008/9

Left click to open In-School Visit Tariff 2008/9

A whole range of Teacher information and resources can be found on the  On-Line Resources page -  a Risk Assessment Advice booklet, a Code of Conduct document, General Notes for Teachers, the Tudor Experience Teachers' Notes and the Victorian Experience Teachers' notes, together with a post-visit Evaluation Form and Teacher Questionnaire.


Teacher Inset

See our Special Events page for up-to-date information on forthcoming training days for teachers.


Resources

A resource pack and video are available for £9.00 +£2.00 p&p.

Contact us by e-mail ed@olw-shrine.org.uk or telephone 01328 824 205 to place an order.

There is a selection of other support material available, which includes plays, stories and teacher/student information booklets.

A new publication now on sale in The Shrine Shop and available from the Education Office.

Pod and Ezzie on Pilgrimage coverPOD AND EZZIE ON PILGRIMAGE

by Janet Marshall

The story of Walsingham through the eyes of Pod the Pilgrim and his donkey friend.

At £5.99 this is a great book for teachers and parents of Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2. How about having one or two copies in the children's resources box at church?

also - just published - P&E II

POD AND EZZIE WALK THE HOLY MILE

See the On-Line Resources page for further details.


Special Events and Resources for Parish Groups

Training sessions for children’s workers/clergy are available here or in your parish. Please get in touch for more details and for advice on resources for children’s and youth work.

 
Popular Visit Programmes
Getting children involved

(clicking on the programme links below will take you straight to Visit Programmes page - with full details)

PRIMARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL
SECONDARY SCHOOL

Please see our Visit Programme page for further information on many of these programmes. To request detailed programmes, price lists and further information e-mail us at ed@olw-shrine.org.uk or
telephone 01328 824 205.

 
   

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