Warkworth Castle

School Trips @ English Heritage

Important update from English Heritage
In line with government guidelines, our staffed sites remain closed in the interests of public health. It is now clear that we will not be able to re-open on 1 May as we had originally hoped. Instead we will re-open as soon as government advice allows and only when we can ensure the safety of our visitors and our staff and volunteers.

A school visit to Warkworth Castle is a unique experience. Once home to the powerful Percy family who now reside in Alnwick Castle, Warkworth was, and remains, one of the largest and most impressive fortresses in North East England, but what was life like for those living in a castle 600 years ago? With it's rich and colourful history and it's magnificent cross shaped keep, your class can become a King or Queen for the day and explore the development of the castle from Medieval times to the present day.

Why book English Heritage for School Trips and Educational Visits?

View the awe-inspiring keep as you wander around the nearly intact circuit of towered walls at this spectacular medieval castle.

The great tower or keep is almost complete, though it was built by the first Earl of Northumberland over 600 years ago. Warkworth was besieged by the Scots in 1327 and played a key role in the long-running war between England and Scotland.

Look out for the lion badge carved throughout the castle as you explore. This was the badge of the powerful Percy family who wielded almost kingly power in the north. They owned Warkworth and nearby Alnwick Castle, where their descendants still live today.

Percy fame and fortunes were at their height under Henry Percy, the first Earl of Northumberland. His son 'Harry Hotspur,' was memorably captured by Shakespeare in Henry IV, Part I. His rebellion against the king led to the Percys losing Warkworth Castle, though it was later restored to them.

What activities are available during group visits?

CURRICULUM LINKS

Key links to the curriculum at Warkworth Castle include:

KS1-3: Local History Study
KS1: The lives of significant individuals
KS3: The development of church, state and society in medieval Britain 1066-1509
KS3: The development of church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745

Is there first aid on site?

Yes

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

Yes

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Yes

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