Home Education Day - Footsteps of a Northumbrian Soldier Workshop

Time

1 - 2pm

Price 

£4 per child per workshop (£6 with optional donation) and accompanying adults are free. 

Join us at Woodhorn Museum for our next Home Educator day on Friday 11 July to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme by following in the footsteps of a Northumbrian soldier - from enlistment and throughout their active service during WWI.

Take part in with your child and explore the Museum for the rest of the day for free!

While you’re here, why not relax in our café with a hot drink and take part in free activities at our mini museum stations.

Footsteps of a Northumbrian Soldier (WWI)
13:00 - 14:00

Learn how we use historical documents to follow the journey of a Northumbrian soldier during World War I from enlistment to the end of his life.

We will also find out about the roles of other Northumbrians during the war and handle some objects our soldier would have carried.

Recommended for young people working at age 11+

FAQs:

Do I have to book a workshop to take part?

· Should you wish your child to take part in a workshop you will need to buy a ticket in advance.

Can children attend on their own?

· Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult during our workshops unless otherwise specified.

· Accompanying adults are responsible for the behaviour of their children throughout the day.

· If booking as a group you are welcome to nominate one responsible adult within the group who knows your child them.

Can I bring siblings along?

· Our workshops have a limited capacity, and each child must have a ticket to take part. Babies and toddlers can be brought along to the workshops unless otherwise stated, provided the responsible adult is able to supervise the child taking part in the workshop too.