Telling the Bosworth Story
One of Bosworth’s knowledgeable guides will bring the events of the battle to life with objects, re-enactments, and role-play. With access to the most up-to-date research and evidence, pupils will learn the very latest information about the battle.
Key Stage 1 – 5: History & English
- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally and the lives of significant individuals.
- Significant historical events, people, and places in their own locality – a local history study.
- Extending pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
- The development of the church, state, and society in medieval Britain from 1066 to 1509: the Wars of the Roses.
- Pupils to listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers, ask relevant questions, and justify answers, arguments, and opinions.
Duration:
1 hour.
Cost:
£75 excluding travel costs.
Numbers:
This session can be delivered for whole groups or with individual classes.
Travel costs:
£18 if your venue is 20 miles or less from the centre.
£36 if your venue is 40 miles or less from the centre.
£72 if your venue is 80 miles or les from the centre.
Life of a Roman Soldier
Tying in with the discovery of a Roman temple near the site, this session explores the reality of life in Roman Britain, recreated in a programme of activity that brings history to life. Pupils meet a Roman soldier, Marcus Vitius Valens, who takes the pupils on a journey of discovery as they learn about army life, trade, politics, religion, slavery, and entertainments.
Key Stage 2: History & English
National Curriculum Links:
- The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain (e.g., the Roman Empire by AD 42 and the power of its army) and the British resistance, including Boudica.
- Significant historical events, people, and places in their own locality – a local history study.
- Extending pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
- The development of the church, state, and society in medieval Britain from 1066 to 1509: the Wars of the Roses.
- Pupils to listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers, ask relevant questions, and justify answers, arguments, and opinions.
Duration:
Half Day or Full Day Booking – the session is only 1 hour long and can be repeated.
Cost:
£4 or £8 per pupil, including travel costs.
Numbers:
Half Day – 2 classes.
Full Day – 4 classes.
The Bosworth Soldier
Meet our resident soldier, learn about a variety of weapons (from the dagger to the cannon), recruitment, the make-up of an army, wounds and treatment, tactics, campaign life, transportation, food and rations, sieges, heraldry, and battle communications. Handle some artefacts, take your position as a soldier, and have a go at the bill drill.
Key Stage 1 – 5: History & English
- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally and the lives of significant individuals.
- Significant historical events, people, and places in their own locality – a local history study.
- Extending pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
- The development of the church, state, and society in medieval Britain from 1066 to 1509: the Wars of the Roses.
- Pupils to listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers, ask relevant questions, and justify answers, arguments, and opinions.
Duration:
Half Day or Full Day Booking – the session is only 45 mins long but can be repeated.
Cost:
£4 or £8 per pupil, including travel costs.
Numbers:
Half Day: 2 – 3 classes.
Full Day: 4 – 5 classes.
John the Archer
Meet Master John who explains the make-up of medieval bows and arrows and the role of the archer on the battlefield. Discover how often archers had to train, how effective the bodkin arrow was against armour, and where an archer kept his spare bow string. Handle a bow and watch how fast John can shoot his arrows.
Key Stage 1 – 5: History & English
- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally and the lives of significant individuals.
- Significant historical events, people, and places in their own locality – a local history study.
- Extending pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
- The development of the church, state, and society in medieval Britain from 1066 to 1509: the Wars of the Roses.
- Pupils to listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers, ask relevant questions, and justify answers, arguments, and opinions.
Duration:
Half Day or Full Day Booking – the session is only 45 mins long but can be repeated.
Cost:
£4 or £8 per pupil, including travel costs.
Numbers:
Half Day: 2 – 3 classes.
Full Day: 4 – 5 classes.
