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KS2 Crime and Punishment

Essential information

Maximum group size 60, £3.50 per pupil, 10am until 12pm, minimum fee £140

The event

The day consists of two activities led by museum staff:

  • Meet a costumed character based on a real-life prisoner of the Castle and discover their story.
  • Explore punishment objects of the past.

Aims and learning outcomes

  • 'Inspire pupils' curiosity about the past...whilst equipping them to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments and develop perspective and judgement.' (History Programmes of Study 2014)
  • To raise awareness of how we find out about the past.
  • Engage children with museum objects as sources of inspiration, knowledge and exploration.
  • Expand children's understanding of the changes in crime and punishment from the Anglo-Saxon period to the modern day.

How to book

Advance booking is essential. To book, please call 01603 493636 or email norwichcastle.bookings@norfolk.gov.uk.