Home Education: Hygiene through history (5+) - Wakefield Museums and Castles
A Roman chatelaine with a series of hygiene tools hanging from it.

Home Education: Hygiene through history (5+)

Fri 18 September 2026, 1:30pm - 3pm

Wakefield Museum

Workshop times:

  • Friday 18 September, 10:30am to 12pm

  • Friday 18 September, 1:30pm to 3pm

This workshop is for home educated children aged 5+ and their families. 

Discover what hygiene was like in ancient times before power-showers and fruit-scented soap!

In this workshop, we will:

  • Learn how Ancient Romans cleaned dirt from their skin

  • Explore how Vikings removed earwax

  • Find out what medieval gong farmers did for a living

  • Get hands-on with a variety of replica objects related to bathing, cleanliness and disease prevention

If you would like more information about this workshop, please email museumslearning@wakefield.gov.uk

This session is delivered in partnership with the Community and Family Learning Team at Wakefield Council’s Adult Education Service. 

Part of our Home Education workshops programme at Wakefield Museum and Pontefract Castle.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. (Please note this number is only monitored during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm)

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, we will have your details at the door.

Refund policy

No refunds will be offered on this event.

18 September 2026

1:30pm - 3pm

Wakefield Museum

Learning Zone (inside Wakefield Library)

£6.80 per child, accompanying adults free

Home Educating families, children aged 5+

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