Travel back in time as you step into the shoes of relief soldiers stationed at Basing House during the English Civil War.
Key Stage:
Key stage 3
Capacity:
35 pupils
Price:
£320
Format:
75 mins facilitated, 75 minutes self led
Availability:
Wednesdays - Fridays from April - September
Discover what weapons you will be using and learn how to use them in preparation for the battle ahead!
Pupils will also experience life as an archaeologist in the present day as they share genuine artefacts found at Basing House from the English Civil War.
Finally, pupils can discover the impact of the war itself on Basing House by exploring the palace ruins during the self-led element of the day.
KS2 key curriculum links
- A study over time tracing how several aspects of national history are reflected in the locality (this can go beyond 1066)
- A study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality
- A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066
Learning objectives
| Understand key turning points and figures in the English Civil War including Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and the role that Basing House and the Paulet family played |
| Critically evaluate and interpret primary sources and artefacts to gain insights into the period |
| Explore the experience of soldiers (Royalists and Parliamentarians) as well as weaponry and battle strategies |
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