Talks, Tours and Events
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School Tours |
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Duration: 30 minutes.
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Our tours are the perfect bite-sized immersive chunk for children and are lead by one of our inspirational costumed guides.
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They can focus on either the Castle or the House – Covering the Mediaeval aspect to life, including the Kingmaker and Attack and Defence, The House covers the Great Hall and State Rooms.
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Explore the Castle and discover what opportunities we have to offer your school on a visit. The Castle can do so much more than just history!
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Tours are £2.00 per person
with a minimum group size of 10 people.
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To book your school tour or for further information, please call 0871 222 2772 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras)
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School Talks |
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Trebuchet
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Pupils will be greeted by the Master of the Trebuchet who will divulge the preparation and operation of this magnificent war machine and tell stories of destructive strategic siege attacks, pupils will witness for themselves the jaw-dropping spectacle of the mighty Trebuchet in action.
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Bird of Prey |
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Bird of Prey talks are also available. Meet our Falconer and let your pupils experience the magnificent birds of prey. They will learn about the natural environments of these birds, the differences between species and (dependant on what birds are on display) their original use at the Castle.** |
*The Trebuchet will be launched twice daily as part of a public show. |
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**Birds are not flown during the talks but public displays are scheduled during the day. |
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Tours are £2.00 per person
with a minimum group size of 10 people.
Talks are subject to availability and season.
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To book your school tour or for further information, please call 0871 222 2772 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras)
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Special School Events |
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National story telling week
January 31st -4th February 2012
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Spellbinding tales unfold within the magnificent vaulted Great hall; costumed characters spin yarns of legends, truth and fantasy, igniting the touch paper to fire children’s imagination and creativity. Win a prize of a family pass for the best individual story submitted after your visit. |
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Teacher Taster Days |
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March 24th
May 19th September 29th |
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A chance to sample the interactive opportunities available at the Castle, before planning a visit for your school.
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The Education Show at the NEC 15th-17th March |
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Meet the Team, get an insight into the Ultimate Classroom, ready, armed and waiting for your schools castle experience.
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New for 2011 Undercover Eating |
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We are able to offer allocated lunch slots within the Conservatory Schools room, which will be subject to availability, allocated on the day and are not pre bookable.
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Booking your visit |
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To book your visit call 08712 222772 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras)
or email trade@warwick-castle.com.
Register your interest for free at www.merlingroups.co.uk |
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