Key stage 1

Stimulate learning with our playful and practical KS1 resources.

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The Charterhouse Challenge!

A short film introducing some of the clues to look out for in the Charterhouse that tell you more about who lived here over the centuries – your guide is Tillie the Talbot

Design your own gloves

Design your own gloves

The splendid portraits in our Great Chamber tell you a lot about the top people in 17th century England. Look at their clothes and how important the details make them look. Here we focus in on their gloves – now it’s time to design your own

Design your own gloves

KS1 School Session: Fit for a Queen

KS1 School Session: Fit for a Queen

Queen Elizabeth I has arrived at the Charterhouse on the way to her coronation. Enjoy an audience with the future Queen as a costumed interpreter brings her to life in her first throne room. But don’t forget, the house needs to look it’s best — from food to laundry, dress to décor, lend a hand to ensure the Charterhouse is fit for a queen! Come prepared to discover more about this famous Queen, and daily life in a Tudor Mansion. (NB this session can be also be run adapted for a KS2 audience).

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Booking Enquiry

1. Key Information

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2. Your Booking

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Session booking times are from 10.30am to 12.30pm, Tuesday to Friday.

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There is one session per day. The maximum number of students per session is 35. A separate booking will be required for additional students.

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Please specify any access or disability requirements e.g. wheelchair access, hearing impairment or whether any of your students have any special educational needs that our staff should be aware of.

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Cost per session:

KS1 Fit for a Queen: State: £275 (+VAT) - Private: £300 (+VAT)
KS2 Black Death: State: £200 (+VAT) - Private: £250 (+VAT)
KS2 Hands on Tudors: State: £200 (+VAT) - Private: £250 (+VAT)

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Cancellation Policy Terms and Conditions

If you have to cancel your activity:

with over 8 weeks’ notice, £50 (+VAT) will be payable
with 4-8 weeks’ notice, £100 (+VAT) will be payable
with less than 4 weeks’ notice, £200 (+VAT) will be payable
If your school fails to arrive on the booked date of your activity, you will be charged £300 (+VAT)

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This is not an invoice. An invoice will be sent out separately at the completion of your event.

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