Join Us for an Inspiring Event for Home Educating Families – Book Your Spot Today
Wednesday 4th November 2026
A day for home educating families to find out about King Richard III.
We offer activities suitable for children aged 7 to 11. Younger children will need support with some activities, and children of all ages are welcome. Activities link to the KS2 curriculum for History. Facilitated sessions take place at fixed times, for the rest of your day you are free to explore the exhibition and the self-led activities, and take breaks whenever you need to.
We invite children with SEND needs to see the SEND Relaxed Programme itinerary, which has facilitated sessions in the afternoon.
Tickets:
- Adult £5
- Child (5-15yrs) £7.25
- Under-fives free
Programme:
10am: 'Arming the Knight' with our medieval re-enactor. 45-50minutes.
Find out all about the lengthy process of putting on a suit of armour. Exactly how much does it weigh, how hard is it to mount a horse and how do you go to the toilet whilst wearing it? Just why did medieval knights wear these big, clunky metal suits and how did they protect them against the vicious weapons of the day? Find out all this and more, handle pieces of armour, and watch as one adult is transformed into a medieval knight.
Access to the Exhibition and these self-led activities for the whole day:
- Explore the exhibition with our Discovery Pack
- Visit the craft station in our Cafe
- Download and play the free ‘Lost in Time’ game on a mobile phone or device