Richmond Castle Education Admission

Plan a free self-led visit and organise your day to suit your curriculum needs. Explore Richmond Castle, consider why the Normans built here, and imagine what life was like during the medieval period. Download our Teachers' Kit for useful information and learning activity suggestions for before, during and after your trip. You can also discover the stories of the conscientious objectors who were imprisoned at the castle during the First World War in the newly reinterpreted exhibition. Download the Richmond Castle Cell Block Learning Pack to explore the science behind the conservation and the history of the cell block.

Learning Resource:

• Our Teachers’ Kits feature historical information and activity suggestions for group leaders of various subjects and key stages. You can access your learning resource here: Richmond Castle Teachers' Kit (KS1-KS4+)
• Discover the story of Richmond Castle's Cell Block with the historical information and suggested activities in this Learning Pack. You can access your learning resource here: Richmond Castle Cell Block Learning Pack (KS1-4+)
• Undertake an experiment to explore what happens to salts in the walls of the cell block when moisture evaporates. You can access your learning resource here: Can Science Save the Cell Block? Lesson 2 slides (KS2)
• Explore the effects of condensation on the cell block and understand the impact of people on its fragile interiors. You can access your learning resource here: Can Science Save the Cell Block? Lesson 3 slides (KS2)
• We’ve created a site proposal form to help with your planning in conjunction with OCR. You can access your learning resource here: Richmond Castle OCR Spec B: History Around Us (GCSE)