School Visits

In May 2018 we launched our brand-new suite of cross-curricular educational resources, funded with thanks to National Lottery Players.  These resources include a  Handling resource for KS1/KS2 complementing the current museum collection and a Teacher Information Pack for Secondary and Primary exploring the fascinating history and wildlife of Burnby Hall Gardens . As well this we have also built a new learning-zone on site for schools.

We offer free entry to all schools in the YO42 area and discounted entry of £2 per child (teachers and adult helpers free) to schools outside the area. We also offer a free-planning visit for Teacher’s as part of our educational offer. To book a visit please contact us

Find out more about our educational offer below:

Self – led Handling Resource

Our self-led Adventurous Stewarts Handling Collection for KS1/KS2 contains original and replica objects from the museum collection. Students can discuss important topics, track the Stewart family across the globe and explore new cultures along the way.  

Curriculum links:

  • Chronological work including comparing the similarities and differences between life now and in the past.
  • Investigation primary and secondary sources and understand the methods of historical enquiry. Discover new geographic regions and cultures.
  • Local history project
  • Glossary work: gain and deploy a historically grounded understanding of abstract terms such as ’empire’ and ‘civilisation’
  • Gain historical perspective by placing their groing knowldge into different contexts, understanding the connections between local, regional, national and international history; between cultural, economic,military, political, religious and social history.

Download the Adventurous Stewart Handling Collection Teacher Guide

Teacher’s Information Pack

This resource is full of cross-curricular ideas for primary and secondary schools, including historical background, a timeline and a site map to help you plan your self-led visit.

We also have a new learning zone on site, complete with bag storage, tables and chairs, sinks and accessible toilets. You can also book our learning zone as part of your self-led visit or as an uncover lunch area.

 

Download the Teacher’s Information Pack

Upcoming events

Summer Seaside Fun – Children’s Activity Day

Date: August 22, 2018

Time: 11:00 - 16.00

Location: Burnby Hall Gardens

Come down to Burnby Hall Gardens and enjoy our Edwardian Seaside fun, including a traditional Punch and Judy show, Edwardian Games, sandcastle making, crafts and a seaside themed trail.

The Good Old Boys – An evening of Live Music

Date: August 25, 2018

Time: 1930 - 2200

Location: Burnby Hall Gardens

An evening of Rock & Roll, Blues & Soul with The Good Old Boys! Live Music at Burnby Hall Gardens. Join us for an evening of live music including a selection of classic covers and original material from the Good Old Boys, […]

Grand Draw 2018

Date: August 25, 2018

Time: 1930 - 2130

Have you entered our Grand Draw? During 2018, our Events and Fundraising Volunteers will be selling raffle tickets in support of the Gardens’ matched funding for our Heritage Lottery Funded Golden Jubilee Restoration Project. Tickets cost £1.00 each (books of […]

Picture Book Rhymes – Children’s Activity Day

Date: August 29, 2018

Time: 11:00 - 16:00

Location: Burnby Hall Gardens

Rusticus turn a walk into an adventure! Join Polly Kettle and journey into the heart of nursery rhyme land in this energetic performance walk for all the family!  Discover what Contrary Mary has planted in her garden, why Jack Horner […]