William on the Farm
Step back in time to the Tudor farm where Shakespeare’s grandparents lived and worked
Reconnect with your class at Mary Arden’s Farm - a safe, secure and fun site with special access for primary schools.
- discover what life was like on the farm where Shakespeare spent some of his childhood
- meet the animals that live on the farm today and find out why animals were so important in William's day
- learn about the growing and use of herbs, fruit and vegetables
- find out about the jobs William and his brothers and sisters would have done on the farm
- experience what it was like to live in a Tudor farmhouse
- follow clues to discover more about farm life
- play games and learn to jig Tudor style!
- explore Mary Arden's Farm
Venue: Mary Arden’s Farm, Wilmcote, CV37 9UN
Duration: full day
Price: £11.50 per pupil, including admission to Mary Arden's Farm
Maximum capacity for all workshops is one class.
One member of staff (free of charge) is required to accompany every eight children.
A minimum charge equivalent to 20 pupils applies to all workshops.
Lunch space is available.
A fantastic day trip. Informative, interactive and very enjoyable.
— Stoke Prior First School
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