Early Years & Key Stage 1

Visiting a historical prison can be a daunting experience for adults and children.  A trip to Bodmin Jail for Early Years and Key Stage 1 children is often the first time that they will experience being in a darker environment.  We find that our friendly education team and their exciting style of teaching is a great way for children of all ages to overcome uncertainties and to open up their understanding and enthusiasm for history.

To book an educational visit or for more information, get in touch with us today via email lara.claudel@bodminjailattraction.co.uk or by telephone 01208 76292.

All of our learning experiences feature themes regarding the prison, the people who were imprisoned, the crimes they committed, the Victorians and the Georgian and the worlds of the 1700 and 1800 hundreds. Our educational team are experts at delivering these themes to a range of different age groups and covering key aspects of the National Curriculum throughout your visit.

Our Educational visits run daily and include a guided tour of the prison, including the immersive Dark Walk, with activities based around your topic.  Each class have their own dedicated member of our excellent education team, taking charge of them from the moment you step off the coach right up to the end of your visit. You can meet our amazing Heritage Team here

However, if you wish to bring your students on a Teacher-led visit, this option is also available. This means you can walk your students through our attraction at your own pace. This option works well for recreational visits.

To book an educational visit or for more information, get in touch with us today via email  lara.claudel@bodminjailattraction.co.uk or by telephone 01208 76292.

Prices from £7.60 per student with teachers and teaching assistants free entry 

Please note for the Guided Tour option, we charge for a minimum of 10 students, there is no minimum for Self-Guided entry.

MEET THE VICTORIANS

SUBJECTS COVERED:

HISTORY
LOCAL HISTORY
PSHE

Your class will gain an understanding of who the Victorians were and learn about Queen Victoria.  They will be introduced to the Victorians treatment of the poor and the criminal classes and gain insight into why people in the 1800s were breaking the law.  Included is an insight into the growth of towns and cities in Victorian period and a change to lifestyles and what this meant for Cornwall.

Resources

  • Teaching aids
  • Dedicated Heritage Guide

The largest cost involved in a School visit is often the cost of coach hire and therefore Bodmin Jail is extremely excited to announce that The Cornwall Heritage Trust School Transport Grant is available for Primary Schools wishing to visit Bodmin Jail to learn about The Jail and it place in  Cornwall’s Heritage.

For more information on the school transport grant go to www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/learn/transport-grants/

 

To book an educational visit or for more information, get in touch with us today via email lara.claudel@bodminjailattraction.co.uk or by telephone 01208 76292.