Education

We offer schools sessions led by a member of Museum staff for Key Stages 1 – 4. Tailored sessions are also available on request.

Key Stage 2

Cheshire at War

Discover what life was like for the people of Cheshire during World War Two. Children will learn how to protect their homes against air raids and gas attacks and learn how to put out an incendiary bomb. Explore the lives of local Cheshire soldiers who fought around the world. Full day session includes making a small toy!

  • Key Stage 2 Prices
  • Full Day £5
  • Half Day £3
  • Maximum group size: 40 pupils
  • Maximum group size: 40 pupils
  • Also available; Joint sessions with the Grosvenor Museum to cover, rationing and make do & mend!
Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4

The Great War

Tailored sessions are available for key stage 3 & 4 pupils studying the Great War. Guided and self led visits are also catered for. Resource packs using in depth information taken from Regimental Archives covering the following topics are available for free:

  • “Florence Nightingale and the Victorian Army”
  • “The Great War”
  • “World War Two Document pack”

Discovery Loan Boxes – Learn through objects, using a selection of real and replica objects. Boxes include World War One, World War Two and the Modern Army.

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Come and join Charlie Cheshire to learn about life during wartime. Taught sessions for World War One and Two available, guided tours and much more!