Teacher Events

Our free events for teachers and education leaders give you exclusive access to our sites.

You'll go behind-the-scenes and hear from our site experts, who will:

Take you on an exclusive tour of the site, and provide all the historical information you need to know
Give you a chance to try some of the activities included in our Teachers' Kits
Show you all the free resources available for you to make the most of your visit
Provide everything you need to book a successful trip

On this page you'll discover which events are coming up at a site near you!

Teacher Twilight - Scarborough Castle

Date: 18 April 2024

Time: 4-6pm

Location: Scarborough Castle

Find out more about our expert-led 'Royals, Resistance and Rebellion' Discovery Visit workshop at Scarborough. Take a look at our new environmental bags and get up-close to our invisible dust statues!

Teacher Twilight - Richmond Castle

Date: 25 April 2024

Time: 4-6pm

Location: Richmond Castle

Go on an exclusive, out-of-hours tour of the site with one of our historians. Have a private viewing of the museum on site and get an introduction to nearby Easby Abbey. Meet our education team and discover how to plan an amazing trip!

Teacher Twilight - Grimes Graves

Date: Wednesday 5 June 2024

Location: Grimes Graves, Thetford, Norfolk

Time: 4-6pm

Hear from Prehistoric specialist Dr Jennifer Wexler, who'll shed light on the significance of this fascinating Neolithic site. You'll also get hands-on with our handling collection and hear from our collections team.

Learning Days - Grimes Graves

Date: 11-13 June 2024

Time: 9.45am - 2.15pm

Location: Grimes Graves, Thetford, Norfolk

Descend into the flint mine to get closer to the story at Grimes Graves. Explore the unusual ecosystems on site and get hands-on with objects that bring the story of flint mining at Grimes Graves to life.