School workshops

We are experienced in offering hands on history school workshops and educational sessions covering national curriculum linked subjects The Tudors, Castles, Stone Age and Local History studies. A school trip to Sheffield Manor Lodge is a fun filled day full of practical, immersive learning.

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Our programme

Key Stage 1 and 2

The Tudors, Castles and Local History
Delve into the daily life of a Tudor manor house and discover the story of Mary, Queen of Scots and her captors George Talbot and Bess of Hardwick. Our workshops take place in the Turret House, amongst the ruins and in our Discovery Centre.

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Three children aged 4 - 7 sit in a Tudor stone fireplace. There is a grate in the background which glows red with red light that represents fire. The girl on the left smiles while looking slightly off camera. She wears purple velvet gable hood and red silky dress with a lace ruff. Her school uniform peeks underneath. The both in the middle is open mouthed with delight. He wears a red velvet cap and matching tunic with gold trim. The tunic has a lace collar. The girl on the right wears a purple and gold gable hood while smiling directly at the camera. He dress is red silk and gold with a large white ruff.
Key Stage 2

The Stone Age
Find out if you can survive the stone age in our hands-on and immersive workshop. You’ll tackle shelter building, hunting, cave painting and build a henge before becoming a fully fledged member of your very own stone age tribe.

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Key Stage 3 and 4

The Tudors, Mary Queen of Scots
Delve into the daily life of a Tudor manor house and discover the story of Mary, Queen of Scots and her captors George Talbot and Bess of Hardwick. Our workshops take place in the Turret House, amongst the ruins and in our Discovery Centre – ideal for local studies!

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Discover the story of Manor Lodge

Explore the fascinating story of this changing landscape and its people, from Tudor Manor to modern day estate.

Upcoming Events

Find out what's coming up. From children's activities, walks and talks and historical re-enactments.

Venue hire

A flexible and unique venue providing distinctive spaces for various types of events.