The JORVIK Group - Attractions Learning Programme 2015/16 by JORVIK Viking Centre

Attractions Learning Programme 2015/16 Key Stages 1 - 3

Welcome to Learning with

The JORVIK Group JORVIK VIKING CENTRE An outing to JORVIK Viking Centre gives children the opportunity to learn about the real Viking settlement of Jorvik that stood here one thousand years ago. Your pupils will have the chance to explore the Viking street of Coppergate, see how it was discovered and investigate the evidence left behind. JORVIK offers a unique learning experience for your school groups, allowing them to see, smell, hear and even touch the past. www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk

DIG DIG is an exciting attraction which enables learners to engage with archaeology and explore how archaeologists recreate the past. Pupils can handle genuine artefacts from 2000 years of York’s history and explore DIG’s changing programme of innovative exhibitions. DIG is located approximately five minutes’ walk from JORVIK Viking Centre. www.digyork.com

BARLEY HALL Visiting Barley Hall gives pupils the chance to experience life inside a merchant’s townhouse in the early Tudor period. Learners of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to get involved and learn about Tudor living as the Hall is brought to life by our costumed gallery staff. Barley Hall is located approximately ten minutes’ walk from both JORVIK and DIG. www.barleyhall.co.uk RICHARD III EXPERIENCE & HENRY VII EXPERIENCE A trip to the Richard III Experience at Monk Bar and the Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar enables your class to learn about the influential reigns of Richard III and Henry VII, the events of the Wars of the Roses and the Tudor period that followed. Monk Bar and Micklegate Bar are located on the city walls, approximately fifteen minutes walk each from JORVIK and DIG. www.richardiiiexperience.co.uk www.henryviiexperience.co.uk

What’s NEW for the JORVIK Group in 2015-16? Your visit to Barley Hall now includes the chance to experience our ‘Power & Glory: York in the time of Henry VIII’ exhibition, which tells the story of England’s most famous king and his visit to the city in 1541. ‘Power & Glory’ uses film, audio, costume and interactive displays to bring Henry’s York to life, conjuring up a vivid world of intrigue, rebellion and danger. Stunning archaeological finds shed light on Henry’s infamous Dissolution of the Monasteries. Gorgeous costumes from blockbuster film and TV productions about the king and his six wives provide a dazzling backdrop for your visit. Visitors can take their place in a Tudor tavern to play some traditional games and hear the gossip surrounding the king’s visit, or relive York’s famous mystery plays by devising their own performance on our specially designed ‘wagon’ stage. School groups may opt to enhance their visit to ‘Power & Glory’ by booking a themed workshop: ‘Fit for a King’ gives your learners the task of preparing the Hall for the king’s imminent visit to York, and ‘Tudor Plays and Performance’ guides learners through fun drama exercises, based on the plays enjoyed by sixteenthcentury audiences in York and elsewhere. Each of these options can be adapted to suit Key Stages 1- 3. For more details on these and other Barley Hall workshop offers, turn to pages 10 -11.

THE JORVIK GROUP FESTIVALS The JORVIK Group organises two annual festivals: the JORVIK Viking Festival in February half term and the JORVIK Medieval Festival in August. These festivals always include a wealth of learning opportunities for all, as well as a chance for schools and community groups to get involved in creative projects that bring the themes of the festivals to life. If you would like to be involved in a future project, or have an idea for a brilliant festival addition

of your own, please let us know.

Comic book project produced by Robert Wilkinson Primary and Lord Deramore’s Primary for the 31st JORVIK Viking Festival.

Bloodaxe Book Challenge Our annual reading challenge kicks off in York on 24th October 2015. Run in collaboration with York Library, this fun event is designed to encourage and reward young readers who use their libraries in the run-up to the JORVIK Viking Festival. Look out for more details at your local library and at www.jorvik-vikingfestival.co.uk/ very soon.

The JORVIK Group Education Offer At-a-Glance: Multi-Period Learning, Workshops and Curriculum Links Visit to an Attraction or Exhibition

PREHISTORY

Prehistoric finds are on display at DIG

Workshops

Outreach and Virtual Outreach

Loan Boxes

- Tracks of the Past The ‘Hearth and Home’ workshop also contains elements of Prehistory

We offer a Prehistory Virtual Outreach option

We provide a Prehistory Loan Box

(see pg 9)

ROMAN

Roman finds are on display at DIG

(see pg 14)

- Life in A Roman Town The ‘Hearth and Home’ and ‘Burials and Beliefs’ workshops also contain elements of Roman history

(see pg 16)

We provide a Roman Loan Box (see pg 16)

Online Resources

Online Resources for teaching Prehistory are available at www.thejorvikgroup. com/education/

Online Resources for teaching the Romans are available at www.thejorvikgroup. com/education/

(see pg 9)

ANGLO- SAXON

Anglian items and Anglo-Scandinavian finds are on display at JORVIK Viking Centre

- Anglo-Saxon & Viking Medicine - Anglo-Saxon and Viking Costume

Online Resources for teaching the AngloSaxons are available at www.thejorvikgroup. com/education/

(see pg 7)

The ‘Burials and Beliefs’ workshop also contains elements of AngloSaxon history (see pg 9)

VIKING

JORVIK Viking Centre

- Battle Tactics - Viking Sagas - Anglo-Saxon & Viking Medicine - Anglo-Saxon and Viking Costume - Traders, Looters or Settlers?

We offer a Viking Outreach session and Viking Virtual Outreach options

We provide a Viking Loan Box (see pg 16)

(see pgs 14 & 15)

Online Resources for teaching the Vikings are available at www.thejorvikgroup. com/education/

(see pgs 7 & 9)

MEDIEVAL

Barley Hall or Richard III Experience or Henry VII Experience

Online Resources for teaching the Medieval period are available at www.thejorvikgroup. com/education/

- Crime and Punishment - Medieval Battles and Sieges - Medieval Day (see pg 13)

TUDOR

Barley Hall or Henry VII Experience or Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

- Fit for A King - Tudor Medicine - Tudor Weapons - Tudor Schoolroom - Tudor Discoveries - Tudor Dance - Trade and Exploration

We offer a Tudor Outreach session and Tudor Virtual Outreach options

We provide a Tudor Loan Box (see pg 16)

(see pgs 14 & 15)

Online Resources for teaching the Tudors are available at www.thejorvikgroup. com/education/

(see pgs 11 & 18)

ARCHAEOLOGY

DIG

- Burials & Beliefs - Hearth & Home - Tracks of the Past - Life in a Roman Town - Traders, Looters or Settlers? (see pg 9)

We offer Archaeology Virtual Outreach options (see pg 14)

We provide an Archaeology Loan Box (see pg 16)

Online Resources for teaching Archaeology in the classroom are available at www.thejorvikgroup. com/education/

The JORVIK Group’s Learning Programme is designed to help schools meet the requirements of various areas of the new National Curriculum. Our attraction visits and workshops are intended to encourage the development of necessary skills across different subjects and to aid the acquisition of relevant knowledge. These tables detail the different aspects of our offer and highlight relevant cross-curricular learning opportunities and other available resources.

SUBJECT History

Curriculum Links • Understanding historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance, and how these concepts are used to make connections, draw contrasts, and frame historicallyvalid questions • Understanding methods of historical enquiry, including how evidence is used to make historical claims, and how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed • Gain historical perspective by placing knowledge into different contexts, understanding the connections between local, regional, national and international history; between cultural, economic, military, political, religious and social history; and between short- and long-term timescales • Developing an awareness of the past and the passing of time, and how events fit within a chronological framework (KS1), establishing narratives within and across the periods of study • Identifying similarities and differences between the way of life in different periods. • Understanding some of the ways in which we find out about the past and identify different ways in which it is represented (KS1), constructing their knowledge of the past from a range of sources • Learning about significant events and people in local, national and global history • Acquiring knowledge about the following historical periods: changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age;the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain; Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons; the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor • Carrying out a local history study and a study of an aspect or theme in British history beyond 1066 (KS2) or from before 1066 (KS3) • Studying the development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509, and in Britain 1509-1745 (KS3)

(KS1/2/3)

• Speaking and Listening: developing skills in listening to others, questioning, and using drama to convey information • Speaking and Listening: use discussion in order to learn; being able to elaborate and explain clearly understanding and ideas • Reading: being introduced to a wide range of written materials, learning new vocabulary and inferring meaning from texts, understanding literary devices in story and sagas (KS1/KS2) as well as distinguishing between statements of fact and opinion and retrieving and recording information from non-fiction (KS2/3) • Writing: developing skills and knowledge to use correct form, layout, vocabulary and style in letter writing and other forms of written communication

(KS1/2) (KS1/2/3)

• Using and applying mathematics in practical tasks • Putting familiar events in chronological order • Using standard units of length, weight and capacity • Approaching mathematics calculations and problems relating to money and methods of payment when participating in trading activities • Selecting and using appropriate data-handling skills when solving problems

(KS1/2) (KS1/2) (KS1/2) (KS2)

Design and Technology

• Identifying and working with a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients • Examining technologies used when manufacturing objects such as combs, shoes, tools and jewellery • Learning how the working characteristics of materials relate to the way materials are used • Examining how and why things work, and making comparisons with modern day objects

(KS1/2)

Science

• Forming questions about the world around them; using different types of scientific enquiries, including practical activities, and begin to recognise ways in which they might answer scientific questions; comparing objects, materials and living things and decide how to sort and group them, as well as observing changes over time and beginning to notice patterns and relationships • Asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them; setting up simple practical enquiries and making observations; taking measurements with a range of equipment and recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys and grids; using results to draw simple conclusions and using scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings • Asking questions and developing a line of enquiry based on observations; making predictions using scientific knowledge and understanding; selecting and planning the most appropriate types of scientific enquiries to test predictions; using appropriate techniques, apparatus, and materials during fieldwork and laboratory work; making and recording observations and measurements using a range of methods; interpreting observations and data; presenting reasoned explanations, including explaining data in relation to predictions and hypotheses; evaluating the reliability of methods and identifying further questions arising from results • Recognising the parts of human bodies, animal bodies and plants; observing and understanding the changing seasons; the features of different habitats and micro-habitats; common types of material, e.g. metal, wood, brick etc. and comparing and describing their properties • Understanding the importance of nutrition; the catergorisation of rock, how fossils are formed and the make-up of soil; stages in a life cycle; recognising the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way bodies function; classification of animals; describing the changes as humans develop to old age; adaptation and evolution; stages in a life cycle; the features of different natural environments and the presence of micro-organisms in soil • Knowledge of: the structure and functions of the human skeleton; the contents of a healthy human diet; the impact of lifestyle on the human body; genetics and evolution; applied biochemistry and techniques in dating and analysing finds in archaeology

(KS1)

• Selecting and using a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices • Using search technologies effectively, appreciating how results are selected and ranked, and evaluating digital content

(KS1/2)

English

Mathematics

Computing

(KS1/2/3) (KS1/2/3) (KS2/3) (KS1/2/3) (KS2/3) (KS1) (KS2) (KS2/3) (KS3)

(KS1/2/3) (KS2/3)

(KS2)

(KS2) (KS2) (KS1/2)

(KS2)

(KS3)

(KS1) (KS2)

(KS3)

(KS2/3)

The Vikings arrived in AD866 When will you get there?

JORVIK Viking Centre Built on the very site where archaeologists discovered over 40,000 Viking-Age objects, JORVIK Viking Centre is a mustsee visitor experience that has changed the way museums interpret their collections.

The Experience Your discovery begins at street level in the Viking Age. By looking through the glass floor beneath your feet, you will be able to seek out and investigate the remains of housing and objects discarded by the residents of Coppergate over 1000 years ago. Staff are on hand to explain to your pupils how archaeologists used this evidence to learn about the way the Vikings lived and how we can learn about things such as Viking jobs and diets just by looking at the objects left behind. The ride features stunning animatronics to bring the Viking residents of York back to life. Pupils board a state-of-the-art time capsule and take a tour of the streets of Jorvik – just as they were in the year AD975, complete with sights, sounds and even smells! The street is fully recreated from the archaeological finds and learners will hear from a local resident who will explain what it’s like to live on the street. For more information on JORVIK Viking centre visit www.jovik-viking-centre.co.uk

On your return from Viking-Age York, your class will explore how new techniques have enabled archaeologists to discover more fascinating facts about life in Jorvik. Featuring two human skeletons from the Coppergate dig, as well as a handling table of real artefacts, students will be able to investigate what the Vikings ate, what clothes they wore and what diseases they suffered from. The Artefacts gallery contains over 800 Viking artefacts discovered during the Coppergate dig. The cases feature all sorts of finds, from personal belongings such as socks, jewellery and combs, to trade goods like pans, knives and tools; these artefacts are all brought to life using interactive displays featuring four ‘Viking ghosts’ which appear in the cases and talk about their lives in Jorvik 1000 years ago. IT installations use touch-screens which allow pupils to discover more about the objects shown in the gallery and explore images, videos and interactive games. The final gallery takes a look at the last great battles of the Viking period in the York region, and explores the end of the Viking period and the coming of the Normans.

Follow the Toki Trail

Young visitors can follow our Toki Trail through the galleries, investigating the collections with the help of Toki, Salva and their goat, Gerdi! Look out for challenge boards on your way around the Centre, or pick up a challenge sheet at the admissions desk.

JORVIK Workshops The JORVIK Group’s schools workshop programme aims to spark pupils’ interest in the past by exploring a variety of fun and engaging themes.

Viking Battle Tactics Put your pupils through their paces- it’s time to prepare for battle! Discover some of the causes of raiding and warfare in Viking times, see some of the weapons that were used, and then have a go at re-enacting Viking strategies for the battlefield.

Viking Sagas The Viking Saga workshop promotes an interest in Viking myths and poetry. Our skald (a Viking storyteller) will help you understand the importance of stories of gods, giants and heroes in Viking society. Listen to stories and poetry heard by Vikings over a thousand years ago, help re-enact a myth about Thor and his hammer and have fun with Viking riddles or ‘kennings’.

Anglo-Saxon and Viking Medicines Where did Anglo-Saxons go to get medical cures? Who would treat an injured Viking warrior? Learn how plants, animals, insects and even magic were used to cure ailments in the past. Hear about some of the dramatic measures that were taken and decide which cures you think would work best.

Anglo-Saxon and Viking Costume Learn about the clothing that settlers wore in Jorvik and give your pupils a chance to dress up in some examples. Hear how costume reflected status, and find out why it was just as important to be fashionable in Anglo-Saxon and Viking times as it is today!

Booking Details Booking a visit could not be easier. Telephone 01904 615505 or email groups@yorkat.co.uk Teachers booking a visit to JORVIK should remember to ask about DIG’s lunch space. JORVIK Viking Centre

JORVIK with one extra attraction (DIG, Barley Hall, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)

JORVIK with two extra attractions (DIG, Barley Hall, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)

JORVIK with three extra attractions (DIG, Barley Hall, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)*

JORVIK with four extra attractions (DIG, Barley Hall, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)*

School Child

£3.50

£6.50

£7.50

£9.00

£10.00

Teacher

£3.80

£7.50

£8.00

£9.50

£10.00

PRICES

* Schools do not have to visit all five attractions in the same day. Please contact the Reservations department for more details. Prices may be subject to change. Please call our Reservations line to confirm prices at time of booking.

WORKSHOPS £2 PER CHILD, OR £1.50 WHEN BOOKED WITH 2 OR MORE ATTRACTIONS One teacher goes free with every six school children booked. DURATION Your visit to JORVIK Viking Centre will last approximately 1 hour. Workshops take place at our sister attraction DIG, and last approximately 45 minutes.

OPENING TIMES 10.00 – 17.00 daily from April – October 10.00 – 16.00 daily from October – March Closed 24th/25th/26th December

DOWNLOADS A collection of downloadable PDF documents for teachers, containing teacher’s notes and risk assessments, is available on the JORVIK Group website at www.thejorvikgroup.com/education/

CODE OF CONDUCT Please ensure your pupils respect other visitors, museum objects and attraction staff. Staff reserve the right to ask visitors to leave if their behaviour disrupts the experience of others in the attraction.

ACCESS Most areas at JORVIK are accessible via wheelchair, but as part of the attraction is below ground, pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES Disabled Toilet Lift Pushchair store Toilets

What will you find?

New for 2015-16: meet our new DIG mascots, Tim and Tess, who appear throughout DIG to help you to understand the archaeology around you.

DIG – An Archaeological Adventure At DIG, learners can take part in an excavation and discover real artefacts. This exploration reveals the history of York, through Roman, Medieval, Viking and Victorian times. Learning at DIG is designed to be hands-on and evidencebased, with full use made of the site’s excellent collection. DIG is approximately five minutes’ walk from the JORVIK Viking Centre.

Teacher’s Note:

The soil is not real; it is safe and clean so no change of clothing is necessary.

The Experience Sessions start in the briefing hut, where pupils are instructed on digging for archaeological finds and kitted out with the tools they will need. Once inside the dig area, pupils can unearth artefacts from four different historical periods and discover more about the history of York over the past 2000 years. Pupils then move into the ‘Ask the Archaeologist’ area, where our staff will guide them as they explore and handle genuine objects from the past. Activities include sorting and identifying different finds, and pupils will be prompted to use their own methods of historical enquiry to explore how archaeological primary sources can be used to learn about different periods. Looking Back at Hungate focuses on artefacts unearthed from the five-year-long excavation at Hungate and how these discoveries tell the story of York’s changing landscape over 2,000 years.

The use of archaeology to teach historic knowledge and scientific skills can be a great asset when it comes to cross-curricular learning. A recent independent assessment of our education offer at DIG has shown the usefulness of archaeology education: ‘... [my] study has proved that DIG – its methods, subject matter and archaeological principles – can be incredibly effective in the historical education of children, both in terms of historical narrative and for the development of essential life skills. When included as part of a term-long historical study, the methods used at DIG are very useful for providing a context for their subject, and bridging the gap between different time periods.’ DIG - An Archaeological Adventure? 2013 dissertation by Mary Plummer, UCL Institute of Archaeology

DIG Deeper

DIG Deeper is a chance for older learners to uncover more secrets from the past using science and maths. This dedicated, hour-long tour of DIG employs techniques and resources employed by real archaeologists in the field, and looks at methods for measuring, recording and analysing artefacts. With exclusive access to archaeological finds normally kept under wraps, this tour is ideal for secondary students of history, biology and maths, or groups with a keen interest in learning more about the world of archaeology. For more information on DIG visit www.digyork.co.uk

DIG Workshops The JORVIK Group’s schools workshop programme aims to spark pupils’ interest in the past by exploring a variety of fun and engaging themes.

Tracks of the Past - NEW for 2015-16! Who were the earliest settlers in Britain and why did they come here? Investigate for yourself and follow the tracks of the past through the Stone Ages, Bronze Age and Iron Age, examining their tools, homes, and even their diets!

Life in A Roman Town - NEW for 2015-16! York started life as the Roman fortress of Eboracum in 71 AD and archaeology gives us an exciting glimpse into what life might have been like back then. Using evidence from the fort, houses and workshops of Roman York, get hands-on and piece together an idea of how people lived in the bustling town.

Traders, Looters or Settlers? Why did the Vikings come here and who were they really? Sorting through finds, examining x-rays, matching chemical fingerprints and looking through microscopic clues will provide your pupils with the evidence to support their ideas about the Vikings.

Hearth and Home Learn all about the places people called home, from simple wooden huts to great stone castles! Through hands-on activities, pupils will investigate building materials and styles and learn how archaeologists can reconstruct what a building might have looked like from the remains left behind.

Burials and Beliefs An investigation of rites and practices from prehistoric to modern times. Pupils will engage in a debate on how different beliefs about society and the afterlife can be understood through burial traditions and the use of grave goods in cultures.

Booking Details Booking a visit could not be easier. Telephone 01904 615505 or email groups@yorkat.co.uk Teachers booking a visit to DIG should remember to ask about DIG’s lunch space. DIG

DIG with one extra attraction (JORVIK, Barley Hall, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)

DIG with two extra attractions (JORVIK, Barley Hall, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)

DIG with three extra attractions (JORVIK, Barley Hall, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)*

DIG with four extra attractions (JORVIK, Barley Hall, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)*

School Child

£3.50

£6.50

£7.50

£9.00

£10.00

Teacher

£3.80

£7.50

£8.00

£9.50

£10.00

PRICES

WORKSHOPS £2 PER CHILD, OR £1.50 WHEN BOOKED WITH 2 OR MORE ATTRACTIONS One teacher goes free with every six school children booked.

OPENING TIMES 10.00 – 16.00 daily Closed 24/25/26th December

DURATION Your visit to DIG will last approximately 1 ½ hours. Workshops last approximately 45 mins.

DOWNLOADS A collection of downloadable PDF documents for teachers, containing teacher’s notes and risk assessments, is available on the JORVIK Group website at www.thejorvikgroup.com/ education

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES Disabled Toilet Lift Pushchair store Toilets

History brought to life

Barley Hall Barley Hall is a medieval townhouse, located on the doorstep of York Minster. Once home to the Lord Mayor of York, the building was long-forgotten and was scheduled for demolition until York Archaeological Trust restored it to its former glory, giving you the chance to experience what it would be like to live over five hundred years ago.

The Experience

NEW for 2015-16! Power & Glory

- York in the time of Henry VIII Learn about England’s most famous king and his visit to the city of York in 1541 through our exciting and innovative exhibition. Examine the incredible archaeological finds that show the impact of Henry’s infamous Dissolution of the Monasteries or enjoy our Tudor tavern and medieval mystery play wagon to step back in time to the era of King Henry VIII.

A visit to Barley Hall allows pupils to get a totally hands-on experience and gain an insight into life in the past. Discover what life was like for a child living in Tudor times. What did they eat? Where did they sleep? Through investigating artefacts and using role play, your class will find out!

Two new workshops will enable schools to investigate this period in more detail and have fun learning about droll Tudor drama or hard-working Tudor households.

Your visit to Barley Hall can comprise a full day spent as a Tudor-era child in our specially designed session, a half day exploring a theme from Tudor history in more detail, or a Tour of the Hall with a guide from Tudor times and specific workshops from the list opposite. Every school visit will include interacting with our costumed characters, who will explore a selection of themes from across the period, according to the interests of your group.

Achieve your badge at Barley Hall Barley Hall is a very popular venue for brownies, guides, cubs and scouts. All of our school workshops and tours can be specially adapted and include sessions which work towards achieving badges.

Barley Hall also showcases a programme of changing exhibitions. See the website for more details.

BROWNIES, GUIDES, CUBS AND SCOUTS

For a full information pack, contact the Reservations department on 01904 615505 or email groups@yorkat.co.uk

Barley Hall Workshops The JORVIK Group’s schools workshop programme aims to spark pupils’ interest in the past by exploring a variety of fun and engaging themes.

FULL DAY EXPERIENCE – NEW FOR 2015 – Fit for a King

Your class will spend the whole day as Barley Hall servants, getting it ready for King Henry VIII’s royal visit to York! Dressed in Tudor costume, your pupils will set the tables, clean the hall and practise their manners. They will also have to make sure they obey the rules of the house and the laws of the country- will your class pass the test and avoid the wrath of the Lord Mayor?

HALF DAY EXPERIENCE – NEW FOR 2015 – Tudor Plays and Performances OR Tudor Discoveries

Let your pupils step back in time and experience an aspect of Tudor life for a morning or afternoon. Choose from a hands-on session investigating Tudor inventions and expeditions or take a turn on the stage in our new drama workshop looking at 16thcentury theatre and entertainment.

Tudor Medicine

A chance to learn about Tudor medicine and how illness and ailments were treated hundreds of years ago. Discover the methods used by the barber surgeon and find out about some of the Tudors’ most gruesome diseases and grisly cures. Not for the faint-hearted!

Tudor Schoolroom

Meet the School Master and see what school would have been like 500 years ago. Recite the alphabet, write with quill and ink pens, and learn to count with jettons. A fun session with plenty of activities to put your class through their paces!

Tudor Weapons

Hear how weapons of all kinds were used in everyday Tudor life, from sport and hunting to self defence. Discover how weapons could be status symbols or valued items of costume, and handle some of these weapons for yourself.

Booking Details Booking a visit could not be easier. Telephone 01904 615505 or email groups@yorkat.co.uk Barley Hall

(entrance and tour)

Fit for a King Full Day

Barley Hall with one extra attraction (JORVIK, DIG, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)

Barley Hall with two extra attractions (JORVIK, DIG, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)

Barley Hall with three extra attractions (JORVIK, DIG, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)*

Barley Hall with four extra attractions (JORVIK, DIG, RIII Experience, HVII Experience)*

School Child

£3.50

£7.00

£6.50

£7.50

£9.00

£10.00

Teacher

£3.80

£7.50

£8.00

£9.50

£10.00

PRICES

* Schools do not have to visit all five attractions in the same day. Please contact the Reservations department for more details. Prices may be subject to change. Please call our reservations line to confirm prices at time of booking.

WORKSHOPS £2 PER CHILD, OR £1.50 WHEN BOOKED WITH 2 OR MORE ATTRACTIONS. Half Day Experiences £2.50 a child, or £2 when booked with two or more attractions. One teacher goes free with every six school children booked.

ACCESS Unfortunately, due to the structure of this historic building, wheelchair access is extremely limited. The ground floor only at Barley Hall can be accessed by wheelchair users. Please call 01904 615505 for more information.

DURATION A tour of Barley Hall lasts approximately 1 hour and individual workshops will take an additional 45 minutes. Half-day experiences last 2½ hours and ‘Fit for a King’, which is a full day session, usually runs from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

OPENING TIMES 10.00 – 16.00 daily. Closed 24/25/26th December DOWNLOADS A collection of downloadable PDF documents for teachers, containing teacher’s notes and risk assessments, is available on the JORVIK Group website at www.thejorvikgroup.com/ education/

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES Free lunch facilities in the Great Hall for schools booking a full day visit to Barley Hall; please pre-book. For half-day visits, schools can use the DIG lunch room (subject to availability). Toilets

THE RICHARD III EXPERIENCE and the

THE HENRY VII EXPERIENCE Two Kings, Two Gates, One City

The Bars

The Experience The Richard III Experience at Monk Bar is the latest addition to the JORVIK Group of attractions. Interactive exhibits, models and films tell the story of Richard’s life and times. Monk Bar is the most magnificent of the fortified gateways on York’s city walls, and the most strongly defended. It retains its portcullis, and its top floor was added in the late fifteenth century.

As well as being part of York’s defences, Micklegate Bar, home to the Henry VII Experience, was an important ceremonial gateway, the last glimpse of the city for condemned criminals on their way to the gallows on the Knavesmire, and a place where the heads of some of the kingdom’s most notorious traitors were displayed.

New for 2015-16! Finds from the Battle of Towton New finds displays at the Richard III Experience showcase both military and personal finds from Towton Battlefield, and encourage pupils to consider the life of a soldier in the Wars of the Roses.

Your visit to either the Richard III Experience or the Henry VII Experience will include a guided tour of the Bar by a medieval guide, who will encourage your students to apply problem solving and creative thinking to enhance their understanding of the past. The second part of your visit will include themed medieval activities: Medieval Battles and Sieges at the Richard III Experience and Crime and Punishment at the Henry VII Experience. Whether you are a teacher at Key Stage 2 looking to study Crime or Warfare as a theme in British history that extends beyond 1066, or a Key Stage 3 teacher looking to engage your students with the final events during the development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509, our cross-curricular activities have been designed with your needs in mind. For more information on the Richard III Experience visit www.richardiiiexperience.co.uk For more information on the Henry VII Experience visit www.henryviiexperience.co.uk

Activities at the Bars The JORVIK Group’s learning programme aims to spark pupils’ interest in the past by exploring a variety of fun and engaging themes.

FULL DAY Experience - Medieval Day Join us as we explore the medieval city of York through three fantastic attractions (including Barley Hall), plus a guided walk across the city’s medieval landscape. This exploration of the York of the medieval period takes in city walls, fortified gateways, guild halls, churches and the splendid residence of the city’s fifteenth-century mayor, and contrasts conditions in the city today with those of the Middle Ages.

Medieval Battles and Sieges at the Richard III Experience Explore the development of York’s fortifications and the tumultuous history of the city through this fun tour with themed activities. With a focus on the battles of the Wars of the Roses and their impact on city life, the tour will encourage students to look at weapons, architecture and strategies in battle and siege.

Crime and Punishment at the Henry VII Experience Find out how York’s lawbreakers were dealt with in medieval and Tudor times in the forbidding surroundings of Micklegate Bar, where traitors’ heads were displayed in years gone by. Decide if the punishment fitted the crime as you explore justice in the medieval city, where king, Church, sheriff and mayor all had a say!

Booking Details Booking a visit could not be easier. Telephone 01904 615505 or email groups@yorkat.co.uk

PRICES

RIII / HVII Experience (entrance and tour)

Medieval Day

RIII / HVII Experience with one extra attraction (JORVIK, DIG, Barley Hall, RIII/ HVII Experience)

RIII / HVII Experience with two extra attractions (JORVIK, DIG, Barley Hall, RIII/ HVII Experience)

RIII / HVII Experience with three extra attractions (JORVIK, DIG, Barley Hall, RIII/ HVII Experience)

RIII / HVII Experience with four extra attractions (JORVIK, DIG, Barley Hall, RIII/ HVII Experience)

School Child

£3.50

£8.00

£6.50

£7.50

£9.00

£10.00

Teacher

£3.80

£9.00

£7.50

£8.00

£9.50

£10.00

*Schools do not have to visit all five attractions in the same day. Please contact the Reservations department for more details. Prices may be subject to change. Please call our reservations line to confirm prices at time of booking. One teacher goes free with every six children booked.

DURATION Your visit to the Richard III Experience or the Henry VII Experience will last approximately 1 hour. The ‘Medieval Day’ session is a full day experience and will run from approx. 10:00am-2:30pm.

OPENING TIMES FOR SCHOOL GROUPS The Richard III Experience 10:00-17:00 daily Closed 24th/25th/26th of December

DOWNLOADS A collection of downloadable PDF documents for teachers, containing teachers’ notes and risk assessments, are available on the JORVIK Group website at www.thejorvikgroup.com/ education/

The Henry VII Experience 10:00 – 16:00 daily from February – November School visits also available December –January on request Closed 24th/25th/26th of December

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES Please note there are no toilets available for use at the Richard III Experience or the Henry VII Experience.

In the case of extreme weather the city walls are closed and this may affect access to the Experiences. Call 01904 615505 for more information.

ACCESS Unfortunately, the Richard III Experience and the Henry VII Experience are not accessible for visitors in wheelchairs, and are reached via steep and narrow staircases.

Can’t come to us? We’ll come to you through our Virtual Outreach and Outreach programmes Virtual Viking, Tudor Chat, Prehistory Revealed! and Ask the Archaeologist Virtual Outreach

Wherever you are in the world, you can invite a Viking or Tudor-era character into your classroom via a video link. Your students can spend 45 minutes discovering what life was like in the Viking Age or the Tudor period. View a variety of artefacts, hear tales of Viking travels and then put your own prepared questions to our Viking settler. You can also talk with one of our archaeologists if you want to learn more about what an archaeologist does and how finds can be used to study the past, including a new session, Prehistory Revealed!, where our archaeologists will take you through some of the most exciting discoveries from Prehistoric Britain. We use Skype as our video conferencing platform. For more information about booking these sessions, call our Reservations department on 01904 615505. Costs £35 per session

Please note: there is important information at the end of this learning programme for you to read before booking a virtual outreach session.

Yorkshire Videoconferencing The JORVIK Group has teamed up with Yorkshire Videoconferencing to offer special virtual Viking outreach sessions via v-scene on selected days in 2015-16. The first of these will be on Wednesday 11th November 2015. For more information on this and future virtual outreach sessions through Yorkshire VC, go to yorkshirevc.co.uk

Outreach If your school is less than fifty miles from York, our outreach sessions offer you the opportunity to invite characters from Viking or Tudor England into your classroom.

Visiting Vikings

Using a range of artefacts and resources, your Viking visitors will help your class to discover what life was like in Viking times and will cover a range of topics such as travel, trading, domestic life, mythology and Viking battle tactics.

Tudor Time Travel

Your Tudor-era guests will arrive with a whole host of resources to show your class how people lived in Tudor England, and will include activities based on themes such as medicine, warfare, domestic life, costume and schooling.

An Archaeologist in your Classroom

We also offer archaeology outreach sessions, introducing some of the principles and techniques used in digs today. After making your outreach booking, you will be contacted by a member of the Education Team who will help you to choose a selection of the various optional activities to be included in your session. Costs for a full session of outreach are ÂŁ150 for up to 40 children plus 45 pence per mile travel expenses. For groups of over 40 children a charge of ÂŁ4 per additional child will be made. For more information, call our Reservations department on 01904 615505.

Look on our websites throughout the year for the latest educational offers!

Make the most of your visit by adding some extras… We have a range of education loan boxes for you to borrow. They are aimed primarily at Key Stage 2 but can be used by other age groups, SEN groups or home learners. The boxes cover a variety of topics, such as life in Roman Britain, Viking trade and craft, everyday Tudor life and exploring archaeology.

The boxes cost £10 each for the first week, followed by £5 for each additional week. If you would like to book or view a loan box please phone our Reservations team on 01904 615505. Please see our important information section at the end of this learning programme for more details on our loan box policy.

Each contains teachers’ notes, a variety of period-specific artefacts, replicas and games

Archaeology Loan Box

Roman Loan Box

Viking Loan Box

Prehistory Loan Box

Roman Burial Loan Box

Tudor Loan Box

JORVIK Loot Bags and DIG Finds Bags To make your life easier when you bring pupils to visit, we have put together a selection of ‘loot’ and ‘finds’ bags to enable them to take a memento of their experience home with them. Items have been carefully picked to include our most popular products, which are both fun and educational. We hope you will also find many other items available for purchase from our shop to enhance your classroom with interesting display materials. Our bags can be ordered in advance of your visit saving you valuable time on the day. To order the pack of your choice, please call 01904 615505 and speak to a member of the Reservations team who will be happy to take your order. For full details go to www.thejorvikgroup.com/education/loanboxes-and-loot-bags/

JORVIK Group Events for YOUR School The JORVIK Group now offers a range of events packages for education groups, both at school and in York. Transport your pupils back to the medieval period with one of our fête or feasting offers. Venues within a fiftymile radius of York can now enhance their end-of-year activities, fetes and sports days by hiring an activity, to be provided by our team of experienced events staff. Options include:

Medieval Fête Packages at School Venues within a fifty-mile radius of York can now enhance their end-ofyear activities, fetes and sports days by hiring an activity, to be provided by our team of experienced events staff. Options include: • A medieval barber-surgeon: on hand to chat with visitors about a range of medieval remedies, some familiar, some gruesome - a mustsee for anyone who loves history with the bloody bits left in! • Have-a-go sword combat arena: a chance for youngsters to learn choreographed fight routines with wooden swords, under the guidance of a costumed medieval instructor. • Have-a-go medieval archery: we provide a range and all necessary equipment for your visitors to try their hand at medieval archery. All activities come with a medieval tent to add historic flavour to your event. Please address any initial enquiries to the JORVIK Reservations department on 01904 615505, or email groups@yorkat.co.uk.

Medieval Feast Evening at Barley Hall Treat your group to a special session of medieval merriment and feasting at Barley Hall and make any evening in York one to be remembered! Whether you are on a residential visit or running an after-school club, youngsters of all ages are sure to enjoy an exclusive visit to Barley Hall. There will be lots of opportunities for games and dressing up, all before tucking in to a delicious banquet buffet served in our beautiful Great Hall. Buffet food is included in the prices for both children and adults, and your visit to Barley Hall will last approximately 2 hours, between 5pm and 8pm. Bespoke packages can be offered should you want to plan your own menu and entertainment. Price £15 child, £7.50 adult Booking your feast could not be easier. Please get in touch with our friendly hospitality team to find out more: telephone 01904 653848 or e-mail eventsandhospitality@yorkat.co.uk 17

OCTON

HISTORIC LANDSCAPE

PROJECT

Octon Old Farmhouse and the Great Wold Valley

Situated in the ancient hamlet of Octon, the Old Farmhouse is one of the best examples of a ‘cruck’ farmhouse in the country, with timbers felled in 1670. An extensive restoration project took place in 2013, funded via Environmental Stewardship and supported by York Archaeological Trust and Natural England, to preserve this important building for future generations and to provide school visitors with a base to discover the fascinating past of the site and the landscape around it as part of our new ‘Summer Schools’ programme of outreach and visits.

Octon and the Historic Landscape - Summer Schools 2016 The JORVIK Group’s Summer Schools programme is available to all schools within an approx. 50-mile radius of York between March 2016 and July 2016. The programme aims to spark pupils’ interest in the past by exploring a variety of fun and interesting themes.

One Day Summer School Archaeology in the Classroom Welcome our archaeologists into your classroom for the day as we explore what archaeology is and how you can learn about the past from the remains left behind. This exciting outreach session will give your pupils the chance to handle real artefacts and investigate different kinds of archaeological evidence using exciting hands-on techniques.

One Day Summer School Exploring Prehistory Discover the fascinating archaeology of Paddock Hill near Octon through this fun, activity-filled outreach session. Our archaeologists will challenge your pupils to think analytically and uncover the mysteries of the site, from its use as a Neolithic henge to a Bronze Age hillfort. Could your class have survived in prehistoric Yorkshire?

Octon Old Farmhouse Activity Sessions

FREE!

All Summer School sessions can be booked with the addition of a free visit to Octon Old Farmhouse for the duration of Summer 2016. Join us in the historic cruck house to learn about the building and experience what it might have been like to live here. Take part in hands-on archaeological activities to explore the area and learn about how structures like the farmhouse survive.. Booking Details Booking could not be easier. Telephone 01904 615505 or e-mail groups@yorkat.co.uk to check on the availability of these sessions and arrange your visit. PRICES Costs for a One Day Summer School session of outreach are £150 for up to 40 children plus 45 pence per mile travel expenses. For groups of over 40 children a charge of £4 per additional child will be made. Visits to Octon Old Farmhouse are free for the duration of Summer 2016. DURATION One Day Summer School sessions are outreach sessions to schools and run between 10am-2pm.

Octon Old Farmhouse Activity Sessions are held on site at Octon Old Farmhouse and are available for a morning or afternoon visit. Please telephone 01904 615505 for more information about booking your free visit.

AVAILABILITY The JORVIK Groups’s Summer Schools programme is available to all schools within an approx. 50-mile radius of York between the months of March and July 2016. * For schools outside the 50-mile radius, we may still be able to provide sessions at an additional travel cost. Please telephone 01904 615505 for more information. VISITING OCTON OLD FARMHOUSE Activities at Octon Old Farmhouse will take place predominantly outdoors so pupils should dress appropriately for the weather and wear outdoor footwear. Please be aware that this is an historic site and working farm, and some of the terrain is uneven; a full risk assessment is available prior to your visit.

The JORVIK Group and the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall offer a range of workshops for schools to enjoy. Located in the heart of York on Fossgate and set in its own gardens, the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is a beautiful example of a building from medieval York. Your visit will include a medieval tour with a costumed guide, allowing you to find out about its history and the people who met here to conduct their business. Following your tour, you can choose to have an additional workshop designed to complement your visit.

Trade and Exploration Learn about guilds, Tudor trade and exploration in this fun workshop.

Historic Dance Learn some fun historic dances in this lively workshop.

Booking Details Booking your visit could not be easier. Telephone 01904 615505 or e-mail groups@yorkat.co.uk PRICES

Entrance

School Child

£3.50

Teacher

£3.80

Workshops £2 per child. One teacher goes free with every six school children booked.

Duration

Your visit to the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall will last approximately 1 hour. Additional workshops last approximately 45 minutes.

Professional Development and Partnerships The JORVIK Group Learning Team are happy to work in partnership with any learning or heritage organisation, whether it is to provide workshops, teacher training support or continuing professional development for anyone involved with heritage learning. INSET and CPD Opportunities We offer various free-to-attend CPD opportunities throughout the year. Our next INSET days will be: Wednesday 4th November 2015 Archaeology in the Classroom (held in York, at DIG, An Archaeological Adventure) Tuesday 22nd March 2016 Prehistory for Primary Learners (held in East Riding, at Octon Old Farmhouse) For more details on these sessions, or to discuss a bespoke CPD session for your team, please call our Reservations department on 01904 615505, or check www.thejorvikgroup.com/ education for the latest updates.

Teacher Training (SOTS) The JORVIK Group works with York St John University to prepare trainee teachers to take their pupils on excursions out of the classroom and develop their skills. We can organise similar placements or training sessions for teacher trainees who wish to find out about using our attractions to gain experience of teaching in settings other than schools, or to acquire evidence for working towards your Teaching Standards. For more details, see www.thejorvikgroup.com/contact/get-involved/placements/.

Sheldon Memorial Trust Schools Competition York Archaeological Trust has teamed up with the Sheldon Memorial Trust to present a unique opportunity for schools in the City of York. There is one prize each for a York primary and secondary school. Each has been designed with the requirements of the National Curriculum for History in mind, and is worth £1000.

Primary History Iron Age or Roman: which Britain was better? Supporting the delivery of the ‘the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain’ component of Key Stage 2 History, this package of learning activities will encourage learners to weigh up the pros and the cons of the Roman invasion for local Britons.

It will include: • A field trip to an Iron Age oppidum • A visit to your classroom by an archaeologist who will provide a day of outreach activities on the theme of Roman York • The use of a Roman loan box, packed with replica artefacts and classroom resources

To be in with a chance of winning, tell us what top 3 things you and your class would like to learn about life around the time of the Roman invasion of Britain. You can do this with letters, drawings or even a video: your class might enjoy role-playing some aspects of Iron Age life! The class with the most creative and persuasive approach will be the winner. The deadline for submissions is 25th March 2016. For more terms and conditions, see www.thejorvikgroup.com/education

Secondary History Medieval Life in Town and Country Conceived to support teaching of the ‘development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509’ component of Key Stage 3 History, these two full days of activities will introduce medieval life in all its colour and variety. Day 1 begins with an illustrated talk by an expert medievalist who will put daily life, diet, belief, health, crime, disease, death and warfare under the spotlight in the splendid surroundings of a medieval guildhall. Visits to two of the JORVIK Group’s medieval attractions will follow, with lively interpretation by costumed JORVIK Group staff. Day 2 is a field trip to the Yorkshire Wolds, to explore a country church and a deserted village site. The visit will conclude with a tour of a historic farmhouse not normally open to the public.

To enter, you and your class should prepare a list of items that you would want to take with you on a holiday to the Middle Ages, plus a ‘to do’ list of activities and sightseeing for your medieval mini-break. Submissions may be in any format (e.g. artwork, creative writing, video), and should be as imaginative and creative as possible. The deadline for submissions is 25th March 2016. For more terms and conditions, see www.thejorvikgroup.com/education

Finding the Future York Archaeological Trust’s Resilience Project The archaeological collection of York Archaeological Trust represents one of the most extensive collections of archaeologically derived material in the whole of Britain. The archive contains site records, artefacts and ecofacts from over 800 archaeological projects ranging from major excavations to small evaluations and watching briefs. Our previous excavations have been spread right across the city, allowing us to look at individual districts in more detail, or look into specific periods of York’s history, covering everything from the Romans to the Victorians. The research potential of the collection is vast, and in 2015 Arts Council England awarded York Archaeological Trust a grant as part of its Museums Resilience funding programme, to further analyse and present finds from our collection. This financial support is being used to develop our research and access strategy for our collections by: • Making our whole collection more accessible at our store, in our museums, at other people’s museums, in the community and virtually on the web. • Extending the knowledge and skills of our own staff and volunteers by creating exciting opportunities to work across departments and on new projects. • Generating greater understanding of our collection by working in partnership with universities and other experts and offering more opportunities to use our collections for research projects, large and small. • Creating new educational opportunities for students of all ages. In this first year we are collaborating with many partners, including universities, individual experts and other museums, where specialists are undertaking original research on elements of our collection to generate new and increased understanding. Schools can benefit from exploring some of the new finds that will go on display in our attractions, or by visiting the York Archaeological Trust website to follow our latest projects and new discoveries. We will be making learning resources available online for use in the classroom, covering a range of historical periods and scientific topics. A list of current projects can be viewed at www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/resources/finding-the-future/. Keep checking back for new resources and updates! 21

Important information Booking your Visit Booking your visit couldn’t be easier. Just telephone the reservations line on 01904 615505 Our Reservations team will be happy to answer any query you may have concerning booking your visit to JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG, Barley Hall, the Richard III Experience and the Henry VII Experience, or our partner attraction, Merchant Adventurer’s Hall Things to remember: 1. Book a free familiarisation visit to your chosen venue. 2. Ask about our workshop programme. 3. Before ringing the reservations line, make sure you have the date and time of your visit ready to check for availability, preferably with a range of possible alternatives if your desired date is not available. 4. Although we will always do our best to accommodate your group’s requirements, we are grateful for at least four weeks’ notice when booking workshops, outreach or virtual outreach. 5. Once you have booked, check you have received your confirmation letter from us and that all of the booking details are correct. You will need to sign and return your confirmation letter to us at DIG, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN, or via email to groups@ yorkat.co.uk. 6. Check you have an adequate number of adults accompanying your class. York Archaeological Trust recommends a 1:6 teacher pupil ratio. Please note: we require a 1:5 teacher pupil ratio on our ‘Medieval Day’ (see 13 below for more details). 7. If you do not cancel a booking with at least 24 hours’ notice, you will be charged 50% of the visit total. 8. School parties should allow one hour for a visit to JORVIK, the Richard III Experience and the Henry VII Experience, and 90 minutes for a visit to DIG. Barley Hall visit times vary according to your booking. We request that groups arrive on time; owing to high demand, latecomers may be asked to join the queue or be put into another time slot. Please be aware that this may result in you having a shorter visit length than the standard visit. 9. DIG has space for up to 35 people to eat a packed lunch, free of charge. Visitors to DIG can also eat lunch in the garden. School parties booking a ‘Day in the Life of a Tudor Child’ or our ‘Medieval Day’ all eat lunch at Barley Hall, and the lunch space at Barley Hall can also often be reserved for groups doing a workshop or half-day experience. Please note that pre-booking is essential. To book a half-hour lunch slot (between 11.00 and 14.00), please request a time when booking your visit to JORVIK, DIG, the Richard III Experience, the Henry VII Experience, and Barley Hall. 10. We advise a maximum of 20 children per group when booking our DIG workshops; a mximum of 32 children per group when booking the ‘Traders, Looters and Settlers’ workshop; a maximum

of 32 children per group when booking the ‘Fit for A King’ and ‘Tudor School’ workshops; a maximum of 25 children per group when booking a visit to the Richard III Experience and the Henry VII Experience. Please note: there are further restrictions on numbers for our ‘Medieval Day’ (see 13 below for more details). 11. When booking workshops, a minimum group size of fifteen children applies. For information on booking workshops for smaller groups, please contact our Reservations team. 12. If booking a virtual outreach session, we recommend that you check with your IT support team to find out if your local authority blocks the use of Skype. If you are able to proceed, we will need to know your Skype ID at the point of booking. When making your booking, you will also need to book a test session (normally late afternoon at least two weeks prior to the date of your virtual outreach session) and provide a mobile contact number. 13. If booking a ‘Medieval Day’, please be aware of the following restrictions: a) we require a 1:5 teacher pupil ratio on the ‘Medieval Day’; b) the ‘Medieval Day’ is suitable for children in Year 4 and upwards only; c) the maximum capacity for a ‘Medieval Day’ is 20 children; d) the ‘Medieval Day’ will last a minimum of 4 hours and 30 minutes, and terminates at either the Richard III Experience or the Henry VII Experience; e) the ‘Medieval Day’ involves a walk across the city, including several road crossings; f) part of the ‘Medieval Day’ takes place outdoors. 14. Loan boxes must be signed and paid for in person upon collection. Please note: we do not accept collection or return by courier. Return of the loan box after the agreed date will incur a penalty charge of £10 every week. If the box has still not been returned after 6 weeks, the JORVIK Group will seek further compensation to cover the full cost of the loan box, as the box will be deemed ‘lost’. If a longer loan period is required, you must extend the loan by contacting our Reservations team. You may be liable for additional costs if the late return of the box disrupts a later booking. You are responsible for the contents of the box whilst it is in your care. Should any of the items within the box go missing or be damaged then you may be liable to cover the costs of their replacement or repair. 15. Due to the historic nature of the buildings at Barley Hall, the Richard III Experience and the Henry VII Experience, these venues are not fully accessible. The ground floor only at Barley Hall can be accessed by wheelchair users. The Richard III Experience and the Henry VII Experience are inaccessible to wheelchair users, and are reached via steep and narrow staircases: they are also without toilet facilities. Most areas at JORVIK are accessible via wheelchair, but as part of the attraction is below ground, pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment. SEN Groups We welcome pupils with special educational needs. Please contact us on 01904 615505 to discuss how we can meet the needs of your group. Not sure which workshops to choose? Let us help! Call 01904 615505 and speak to a member of our Reservations team who will be happy to advise you.

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How to reach York By Rail

By Road

From York Railway Station – 15 minutes’ walk to DIG and the Richard III Experience, 10 minutes’ walk to JORVIK & Barley Hall, and 5 minutes’ walk to the Henry VII Experience.

Coach Parking St George ’s Fields Coach Park Union Terrace

Please note: coaches are not allowed inside the city walls.

Your Pastport to History

The JORVIK Group is owned and operated by York Archaeological Trust, a registered charity in England and Wales (No.509060) and Scotland (SCO42846).