Selly Manor Museum Birmingham
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Selly Manor, Maple Road Bournville, Birmingham Wesy Midlands, B30 2AE
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What we offer on a school trip
School Visits to Selly Manor
Today these houses are packed with objects from the past which brings them to life, and helps to show what life was like hundreds of years ago.
With the help of our experienced and engaging Education Team, and a whole host of hands-on activities, a visit to Selly Manor is a great way to explore and learn about the past in a fun and enjoyable way. Linked to the National Curriculum, our tours and activities are regularly reviewed in line with teacher feedback, and we have received a prestigious Sandford Award for Education.
Timings
Please see information above for specific times for each type of visit. If schools wish to stay at the museum after 2pm we are happy for you to carry out teacher-led activities, please mention this when booking.
What is typically included on our school trips?
Outlined below are details of a typical Selly Manor visit, however we are happy to tailor-make visits to suit the topic that is being studied, or the age of the children. To discuss this further, please contact us on 0121 472 0199 or email sellymanor@bvt.org.uk
The Tale of Ginger the Cat - Early Years
Explore Selly Manor at a time when it was home to Phylis and her cat, Ginger. Unlock the doors to the past with a magical key as we journey through the manor with music and storytelling. Take part in a special treasure hunt to find where the mischievous cat has hidden all of Phylis? things.
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: £2.50 per child
This sessions supports a number of areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development including communication and language, personal, social and emotional development and understanding the world.
The Great Fire of London - Key Stage 1
Join us for an interactive storytelling session looking at why the fire started and how it was put out. The children will act out key characters, the crooked houses of London and the raging flames of the great fire itself.
The guided tour of the manor will investigate the life and times of people living in 1666 including:
Social conditions, Clothing, Daily life and work, Timber buildings, Food and cooking, and Crime and punishment.
We also use lots of great hands-on activities + resources:
Replica objects Armour + helmets, Old games, Herbs and spices, Replica costumes, Table laying.
Duration: 10am - 2pm
Cost £5.00 per child
This session supports a number of Key Stage 1 National Curriculum elements including a history topic beyond living memory.
The Tudors - Key Stage 2
Discover what life was like at Selly Manor 450 years ago. A typical Tudor visit to the manor includes a full guided tour with a member of our Education Team investigating Tudor life and times including:
Social conditions, Clothing, Kings + Queens. Rich + poor, Daily life and work, Timber buildings, Food and cooking, Crime, punishment + war.
We have designed the visit to be hands-on and fun with these great activities:
Replica objects The Reverence, Tudor games session, Herbs and spices, Tudor costumes, Table laying, Armour + helmets and Sketching.
Duration: 10am - 2pm
Cost: £5 per child
This session supports a number of Key Stage 2 National Curriculum elements including a study of history or a site from a period beyond 1066 and a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends a pupil's knowledge beyond 1066.
Dare to Explore - All Ages
We would be very happy to design a visit to support your needs, or those of your students. We regularly welcome groups who wish to use Selly Manor, the garden and collection for a whole variety of uses. Here are just a few examples of themes we can cater for: Walking tours of George Cadbury's historic garden village of Bournville
Inspirational visits for an art or design project
Enjoy a hands-on history visit for groups with special needs, focussing on the interactive resources in this historic setting.
The duration and cost of these visits vary - please contact the Selly Manor Education Team for further information, or to discuss your own ideas.
Group Sizes Catered For
Our Education Team can deal with 2 classes in one visit, by rotating the various sessions. We can accommodate 3 classes but please be aware that this will limit the experience, particularly time spent on activities. This arrangement will only work with assistance from teachers and helpers. Please bring at least 1 adult per 10 children. We rely on the willingness of class teachers and helpers to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable. School staff are responsible for student behaviour and first aid provision throughout the visit.
Materials, Resources & Information Provided
A resource pack and risk assessment will be sent out to all booked and confirmed groups. Teachers are welcome to come on a free pre-visit to discuss their needs.
Risk Assessment Details
We provide a risk assessment for all booked groups. We also offer a free pre-visit for group leaders and teacher, please contact Selly Manor to arrange a suitable date and time.
Education Officer Information
Daniel Callicott, Museum Manager 0121 472 0199 sellymanor@bvt.org.uk
Pricing Information
Full day (10am - 2pm): £5.00 per child
Half day (10am - 12pm or 12pm - 2pm): £2.50 per child
Free for teachers and helpers Please pay on the day by cash, cheque (payable to BVT) or credit or debit card.
Invoices can be raised by prior arrangement. Booked groups that do not turn up will be invoiced for the full amount.
Clothing Requirements
No, although we do recommend children and accompanying adults wrap up warm during the winter.
First Aid Information
Schools that visit Selly Manor are responsible for their own first aid provision.
Available Facilities
Lunch Arrangements + Gift Shop
Lunch can be eaten in our medieval hall or the lovely Tudor garden. We are a charity and would appreciate it if teachers allowed children to use our gift shop. Gift bags can be prepared by prior arrangement.
Gift shop - we recommend children bring about £2 if they would like to buy a souvenir.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
The majority of the site is fully accessible. However the first and second floors of Selly Manor are only accessible by steep stairs. We recommend teachers call the museum to discuss specific needs, staff at the museum are always able to accommodate a variety of needs and are able to adapt visits where necessary.
Opening Hours & Information
Booked groups can arrange to visit at any time where there is availability.
Testimonials
We have had an excellent day and you have provided exactly what is needed. The guide was fantastic and enthused the children. I will be recommending this to other teacher friends St Brigids Primary School
Super guide - great with kids and very knowledgeable and humorous Hob Green Primary School
Really enjoyable and informative guide who was an asset to the establishment. The guide was well informed, engaged the children and enthused them Butts Primary School
Exceptional guide. The children were always engaged and they thoroughly enjoyed the day Manor Primary School
Booking information
Booking
Please book early to avoid disappointment. To make enquiries or book please contact Gillian, Daniel, Nicki or Mary;
Telephone: 0121 472 0199
Email: sellymanor@bvt.org.uk
Postal address: Selly Manor, c/o BVT, 350 Bournville Lane, Bournville, Brmingham, B30 1QY
