Medieval

Just how far back in time was the Middle Ages and how long did it last? Where does it fit in with other periods in history? Journey back in time to find out! 

 

  • Suitable for KS 1-4. Please let us know if you have any disability requirements.

  • 9.50am to 2.10pm with a lunch break in the middle of the day. Please bring your own packed lunch.

  • We can assist in booking your coach hire with our local travel partners. Please contact us with your requirements.

  • Prices start at £7 per child, with a minimum booking of £250. Craft activities are an additional £3 per child. Please contact us if you would like to chat. information@mkcdc.org.uk

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  • Re-enactment

    Meet a Monk
    Meet Brother Matthias and learn about pilgrims through the eyes of the monks of Bradwell Abbey.

  • Roleplay

    Go on pilgrimage!
    Get dressed up to go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury, but beware of Bradwell Abbey’s ‘Creepy Monk'.

  • Storytelling

    Castles, Knights & Damsels
    Learn about Kings, Queens, Knights and ordinary people and how they lived.

  • Problem solving

    Create a cure
    Visit our medieval herb garden with our apothecary & learn about medicine, magic & herb lore.

  • Craft

    Defend the castle
    Have fun making your own medieval weaponry, badges and castle models to keep!

Objectives

  • Learn about the origins of medieval pilgrims and their place at Bradwell Abbey

    Learn about pilgrims through the eyes of the monks of Bradwell Abbey, Margery Kempe and the Canterbury Tales.

    This will involve hearing, learning and speaking some Middle English!

  • Learn about pilgrims in local culture using medieval literature and wall paintings

    Visit the 14th century Pilgrimage Chapel on the Bradwell Abbey grounds. Here you will see the Grade I Listed wall paintings and learn about the story of the chapel and the people who built it.

  • Learn about the types of buildings people lived in, and how they lived

    Learn about kings, Queens, Lords, Knights and Ladies, and ordinary people too, and some of the legends we have grown up with

  • Learn about medieval medicine and herb lore.

    Hear about the Black Death and how it affected the local population. Includes a take home herb posy.

  • Learn about heraldry and have fun making your own medieval weaponry and castle models to keep!

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