History Themed Day with Sam/Sally Fletcher

A full day of activities including museum led activities and self-led exploration on a Victorian history theme. Your class will meet a Victorian character in the Blacksmiths at Hope Pit and go on an underground tour led by a former miner. You will have the opportunity to visit the ponies at the Pony Discovery Centre and explore the galleries.

Lunch space is included and will be exclusive to your school.

Useful information:

• We are only open Wednesday – Friday for on site bookings (Virtual Workshops are available on Mondays & Tuesdays)
• We have capacity for a maximum of 2 classes per school, per day.
• Schools will need to request an enquiry form using the ‘Enquire’ button to the left, submitting details of your visit and 3 preferred dates in order to book. We will then contact you as soon as possible to confirm.
• Lunch space is included and will be exclusive to your school.

“We had a fantastic time and would love to come back! We really enjoyed the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Victorian miner. We learnt so much and it has really helped us with our understanding of history. Thank you again for making it such a brilliant day for us all.” – South Parade School, March 2025

Did you know that we also offer Virtual Workshops in a variety of topics that can be accessed from your classroom? Topics include Meet a Miner, the Victorians and Rocks and Fossils.

You can also use our downloadable resources to aid your pupils learning before and after your visit.

Email our Bookings Assistant, Sharon, on bookings@ncm.org.uk to enquire.