Guided & Self-Led Tours of the Exhibition
The award-winning exhibition brings to life the story of the Battle of Bosworth and this fascinating period of history. For the best learning outcome, join one of our specialist guides to find out about the lives of those involved, as Richard and Henry battle for the throne of England. Get hands-on with the weapons wall, try on armour, shoot the interactive long bow, and discover the birth of the Tudor Dynasty.
Key Stage 1 – 5: History & English
- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally and 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:
A guide-led tour is £2.50 per pupil.
A self-led tour is £2 per pupil.
Numbers:
We can cater for groups of up to 35 with 3 groups allowed onsite – a total of 105 pupils.
Guided Walks of the Battlefield Trail
One of Bosworth’s knowledgeable guides will bring the events of the battle to life outside on the battlefield trail 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.
For the Guided Walks, schools can opt for the facilitators to dress up in costume on the booking form.
Key Stage 1 – 5: History & English
- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally and 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 or 1.5 hours.
Cost:
£35 per group.
Numbers:
We can cater for groups of up to 35 with 3 groups allowed onsite – a total of 105 pupils.
Life in Roman Britain
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 full day of activities that brings history to life. Pupils meet a Roman soldier, Marcus Vitius Valens, and Boudicca, who take the pupils on the battlefield to take part in a battle for might and glory.
Key Stage 2: History & English
- 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:
2 hours.
Cost:
£6.50 per pupil.
Numbers:
We can cater for groups of up to 35 with 3 groups allowed onsite – a total of 75 pupils.
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 and 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:
45 mins.
Cost:
£3 per pupil.
Numbers:
We can cater for groups of up to 35 with 3 groups allowed onsite – a total of 105 pupils.
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 and 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:
45 mins.
Cost:
£3 per pupil.
Numbers:
We can cater for groups of up to 35 with 3 groups allowed onsite – a total of 105 pupils.
Combined Session Covering Both Sessions
Duration:
1 hour 15 mins.
Cost:
£6 per pupil.
Numbers:
We can cater for groups of up to 35 with 3 groups allowed onsite – a total of 105 pupils.
