Shibden Hall Halifax
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Shibden Hall, Lister's Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6XG
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Listed under: History | Day Trip Destinations | Historical Heritage | Museums | Orienteering
What we offer on a school trip
Set in the picturesque Shibden valley, a mile from Halifax, Shibden Hall dates back to 1420 and offers visitors a fascinating journey through the lives of the people who lived and worked here, including the noted diarist Anne Lister (1791 - 1840).
Shibden Hall’s architecture is a mix of styles reflecting its interesting and varied history. The adjacent 17th century aisled barn and workshops house a carriage collection and displays relating to different crafts, including a blacksmiths, coopers, wheelwrights and saddlers. Shibden even has a recreated brewhouse and inn.
The Hall is surrounded by the beautifully restored gardens and estate that forms Shibden Park. There are a range of features and attractions, including a cafe and visitor facilities, miniature railway, boating lake, pitch & putt course as well as trails, play area, orienteering course and woodland in which to roam.
What makes us a great choice for education?
Shibden Education team offer a range of workshops covering topics such as the Great Fire of London, the Tudors, the Victorians and Cinderella. Just take a look at our Teacher’s guide, http://museums.calderdale.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Discover-Teachers-Guide.pdf. We deliver engaging role-play activities, local history workshops, hands on experiences. Most recently we have developed a new Anne Lister workshop.
We can also tailor your workshop to what your topic maybe. Our staff are informative and very friendly.
Accreditation and Awards
We have received a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor and are ACE museum accredited.
What is typically included on our school trips?
Our workshops are mainly for Early Years, KS1 and KS2 but we can adapt our workshops for High Schools, Colleges and Universities.
Group Sizes Catered For
We can have up to 65 children in one day and these will have to be split into 3 groups when participating in a workshop.
Risk Assessment Details
We do provide Health and Safety Guidelines but we highly recommend that teachers do their own risk assessment as well.
Education Officer Information
The Museum Education Officer is Fiona Willats - 01422 352334 - fiona.willats@calderdale.gov.uk.
Pricing Information
For school groups attending a workshop, we charge £140 per a class for schools that subscribe to Discover and £160 for all other schools. All supervising adults go free. For all other Educational groups please contact the Museum Education Officer with your group size and your enquiry and for family activities please visit our website.
Clothing Requirements
Some children like to come dressed up for certain workshops, for example, as Victorians, just ask our Museum Education Officer.
Available Facilities
We have a shop (with pocket money items to buy), small hot drinks machine, space to have your packed lunches, toilets, changing areas, park grounds.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Due to the historic nature of the architecture of Shibden Hall there is restricted access for wheelchair users to the Ground Floor only. Disabled parking is available adjacent to the Hall (accessed off Lister's Road). Please ring the bell on the right as you enter the courtyard for level access to the Hall- a member of staff will come and meet you and show you the way in. The historic barn is accessible to a degree, but please be aware there are uneven cobbles on the floor. The Folk Museum is not wheelchair accessible. An accessible toilet is to the right of the disabled parking area. For access advice or assistance, please contact Shibden Hall prior to your visit, staff will be happy to help.
Opening Hours & Information
We are open Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm, Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm, March - November.
Testimonials
“This is our 3rd year on this workshop and we will return again! A very fun, educational day!” - Teacher from Bailiffe Bridge School.
“I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time our pupils had visiting Shibden Hall. The staff had an excellent depth of knowledge and this, combined with their ‘in character’ role and organization, resulted in pupils having a thoroughly enjoyable educational experience. This is definitely a trip that we would like to do again.” - Teacher from Wilthorpe Primary.
