Wakefield Museums and Castles

A learning officer dressed as a Victorian pointing at the stove top in the Victorian kitchen at Wakefield Museum

Schools information

We share stories from our local history to inspire and connect pupils with the past. Through our programming we create memorable and engaging learning experiences.

We connect with teachers to shape our programming. We develop links to the local area and the curriculum.

Schools can choose from self-led visits and delivered workshops. Topics range from Life in Roman Castleford to Fascinating Fossils, and lots more.

We also have a range of loan boxes for bringing history to life in the classroom.

Find out more

A child wearing a dragon costume

Nursery and Early Years

Find out about our workshops and self-led resources for Nursery and Early Years groups.
Two school children being shown historical objects by a learning officer

Primary schools

Explore our range of school workshops for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.
A secondary school student looking into a case containing historic sporting equipment

Secondary schools

Explore our range of school workshops for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils.
A student watching on as a learning officer in costume as a Victorian housewife points to part of the kitchen

SEND classes

Discover our classes for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities pupils.
A group of school children walking up the main drive at Pontefract Castle

School workshops booking information

Enquire about school workshop bookings and find our workshop cancellation policy.
A group of secondary school children walking along a path past part of the remains of Pontefract Castle

Self-led school visits

Find out more about booking self-led school visits at our sites.
A secondary school student smiling and holding a shell next to a loan box full of nature related objects

Loan boxes

Bring a piece of history into your classroom with our range of loan boxes.

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