Clitheroe Castle Museum

Find out all you ever needed to know about building castles in our fun and interactive session. Discover why castles were built, what they were built out of, and why. Investigate how they were defended and attacked, and find out how and why they changed and got bigger.

This involves a tour of our Norman Keep, spectacular view of the Ribble Valley and the chance to build you own motte-and-bailey castle. Learn about castle life and the types of people that made their homes behind castle walls.

Half day session for Reception, KS1 and KS2.

Come and meet our Dragon Protection Officer and enrol in SWORD (Society for the Welfare of Rare Dragons).
In this exciting and immersive session pupils will be taught all the skills they need to become a SWORD Ranger. Pupils will discover the secret history of SWORD, how to identify different dragons, discover where they live, what they eat, their likes and dislikes and how to care for them.
They will also explore and train in the sword and shield techniques that are required to stop dragon slayers. Once the tasks are completed it's time to investigate Dragonlore, with a story to entertain and amaze all listeners.
Myths and legends combine to create a refreshing and stimulating learning opportunity that combines creative storytelling, drama, hands-on learning and adventure.

Half day session for Reception, KS1 and KS2.

This immersive and experiential session gives pupils the chance to be an active part of the events of 1066. Your pupils will witness the rise and fall of the last

Anglo-Saxon kings, be part of a Viking and Norman invasion force, and discover the key moments of three major battles. They will also have the opportunity to examine and handle Norman, Viking and Saxon arms and armour, study and compare the differences and see how they were used in battle.

Half day session for KS2 and KS3.