School visits are available Monday to Friday, during term time. Evening visits are available on weekdays by arrangement. We recommend booking at least three weeks in advance to secure your preferred date.

Workshops cost £5 per pupil (ages 5 to 16). Accompanying adults are free of charge. There is no VAT added. All visits include:

• Four learning sessions (e.g. workshops, gallery hunts, interactive activities)
• Use of the designated lunch and coat space
• A 2-for-1 voucher for pupils to return with their families
• Time to browse the Museum galleries and shop, if desired

A full learning visit usually includes up to four 45-minute workshops or activities and lasts approximately three to four hours. This allows time for introductions, transitions, a lunch break and wrap-up at the end of your visit. If you’re looking for a shorter or more focused visit, we’re happy to tailor the schedule to suit your needs and class timetable.

We can accommodate up to 30 pupils per day. Larger groups can be accommodated and split into smaller sessions. Evening visits are limited to 15-20 pupils maximum.

The Museum aims to be accessible to all visitors. Our learning spaces are on the ground floor, and the galleries on the first floor can be accessed via a lift. If a pupil in your group has additional support needs, please let us know when booking and we’ll do all we can to accommodate them. You can also preview our accessibility information on our Visitor Information page.

Pupils can eat packed lunches in our dedicated education room. If the weather allows, there is also space outside in the Castle grounds or nearby park.

Yes. Toilets are located near the Castle Gift Shop on the ground floor. To manage group movement and safety, we ask that no more than three pupils go to the toilets at a time, always accompanied or monitored by an adult from your group. Please share this guideline with your pupils before arrival.

Yes, we have a coach parking space available on site. Please indicate on your booking form if you are arriving by coach or minibus so we can reserve space for you.

Teachers and leaders remain responsible for pupil supervision throughout the visit, including in the galleries and toilets. We recommend a ratio of 1 adult per 13 pupils.