For any enquiries just contact the education Team, see contact details under 'for further information'

Victorian Kitchen Visit

Key Stages 1 and 2

The visit aims to reconstruct a typical day at Cannon Hall through the eyes of servants and is centred around the Victorian Kitchen. Step back in time to become a servant under the watchful eye of the Housekeeper and the Cook. Although the Kitchen Visit is essentially history-focused, it does meet most cross-curricular needs including numeracy and literacy, science and technology, art and design. Children and adults adopt the role of household servants and carry out various tasks throughout the day. Lunch is prepared on an original Cooking Range and you can make your own butter in a traditional larder. Polish the brasses, boots and saddles for your master and mistress and wash clothes the old-fashionedway. Tour round the house to see what life was like upstairs.

Victorian Servant Visit

Key Stages 1 and 2

The visit is flexible to enable teachers to choose from a range of activities that would have been carried out by Victorian servants. Choose between various kitchen, household crafts or cleaning duties. A half-day or full day visit can be arranged. The teacher may choose from a range of activities to fit the specific needs of their class. Most activities incorporate, amongst others; literacy and numeracy key skills, as well as aspects of history, art and other curriculum areas. Activities can include cold cooking; making lemonade; polishing; making peg dolls and Victorian toys. Groups who are staying for a full day may bring a packed lunch to eat in the servants' hall or also can eat or drink anything they have made during the sessions.

Environments Alive Visit

Key Stages 1,2,3

Environments Alive is primarily a science-focused visit ranging from basic ecology, meteorology and archaeology but it has very strong cross-curricular links. It offers the inspiring learning experience of investigating natural processes that can be discovered outdoors though there are indoor equivalents for all activities. You can choose two sessions for a full day or one for a half day from these sessions:

Arty Fun and Artefacts Visit

Key Stages 1,2,3

Cannon Hall Museum has a stunning collection of art ranging from glass ware, metal ware, ceramics, furniture and paintings. This visit gives you the chance to be creative but also to look at the science, technology and history behind the collection. Examine the properties of clay and its irreversible changes, use the curiosities from our handling collection to inspire your own clay work which we can fire for you and investigate how a variety of household items have changed through time.

Language through paintings visit

Kay Stages 2 and 3

This session is designed to meet the needs of Gifted and Talented pupils. This is a half-day session designed by Barnsley's Performing Arts Development Service. The session uses story telling and role play techniques to interpret some of Cannon Hall's collection of paintings. Children will be inspired to use their literacy skills creatively.

Un-Locke-ing Innovation

Key Stages 2 and 3

Become a construction engineer for the day and help Joseph Locke, the innovative Victorian railway engineer and colleague of Robert Stevenson to build bridges. First you will have to use your team building skills. Handle the historic tools of the trade and follow an architectural trail in our identification challenges. To build your bridge you will be given 'money' to buy your choice of resources so you have to plan carefully. Finally use your skills to test, improve and sell your bridge.

Past Play workshop and Toy Box in Time

Early Years and Key Stage 1

Find out how toys and games have changed through time by playing with a variety of historic toys. This session will provide the chance to compare old and new, identify different materials, group similar toys such as vehicles or puppets and find out how simple mechanical toys developed right up to our own time.The Toy Box in Time of games and other objects with its accompanying teacher's pack can be loaned as part of an outreach session.

War at Your Door workshop and Trunk of 1940s Life

Key Stage 2

Find out what everyday life was like on the home front. Our artefacts will illustrate the trials of the evacuation, the struggles of rationing and the fear of gas attack. Re-live an 'air raid', try on items such as a soldier's jacket or helmet and research the time using a variety of authentic documents and posters. The Trunk of 1940s Life with its accompanying teacher's pack can be loaned as part of an outreach session.

Crime Scene Cannon Hall

Key Stage 2 and 3

Help to solve a fictitious crime using your forensic skills. Some vases have gone missing but only you can find them with the clues provided such their height, weight, shadow shape, material, imprint and even the acidity of soil found on some of them.The Fired Up Science box of handling ceramics and other objects with its accompanying teacher's pack can be loaned as part of an outreach session.

Victorian Household

Key Stages 1, 2 and 3

Cannon Hall was inhabited throughout the Victorian period by a wealthy family and their servants. This session will enable you to uncover more about them. Find out who they were and how they lived using photographic and census information. The handling collection of Victorian objects will provide interesting insights into everyday life and get the chance to dress up in a range of genuine Victorian clothing. The Victorian Home on Loan box with its accompanying teacher's pack can be loaned as part of an outreach session.

Study Skills at Cannon Hall

Sessions are delivered by Learning Performance Seminars and enable pupils to use the collections in Cannon Hall as part of the course. Study Skills sessions aim to improve pupil's ability to remember information and be successful in exams. Students will benefit from the opportunity to learn in pleasant surroundings, in a non-school setting. They will take part in interactive workshops led by teachers who specialise in Study Skills training.A range of options is also available for Key Stage 2 - 4 pupils of different abilities, in which pupils are taught practical techniques which can be applied to any subject. Built into each seminar is the chance for students to learn memory techniques and, weather permitting, take part in 'brain gym' activities in the parks and gardens. We also offer inset training for teachers, learning mentors and classroom assistants.

House Tour

Trails and tours are popular options for school visits to Cannon Hall. Delivered by our education staff, a tour lasts approximately one hour. They can also be tailored to tie in with work carried out in school. In order for your class to obtain the most from their visit, take a guided tour, or follow a trail through the museum or park. Various trails are available focusing on either the museum interior, or the parks and gardens. Different trails are available to suit different ages and abilities. By following a trail your class will be able to interact with the museum and use skills in reading, writing, numeracy, art and science.Please note that trails are only available during Museum opening hours.

How to Book

For a free information pack or to check availability of dates please call 01226 790270 and ask for a member of the education team or email cannonhall@barnsley.gov.uk

Charges/Fees

Educational Visits (eg. Victorian, environmental etc)

Minimum charge of £121.50.
This fee covers 27 children.
Adult helpers are free.
Additional children will be charged £4.50 each.
Maxium class size 35.

House Tour

 £30. Maximum of 30 children.

Trails

from 10p per child.

Outreach sessions

Barnsley LEA  - £85 per day for one or two sessions or £125 for non-Barnsley LEAs.

Language Through Paintings Session

Please telephone (01226) 790270 for details

Study Skills Seminar

Please telephone (01226) 790270 for details.

Payment by cash or cheque made payable to Barnsley MBC.

Visits are welcome from groups with special educational needs. Please enquire for specific arrangements and costs

Opening Times

April - October
Wednesday-Friday 10:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday-Sunday 12noon-5:00pm, last admission 4:15pm

November, December and March
Open Sunday only 12noon - 4:00pm, last admission 3:15pm

January and February
CLOSED for general public access.
OPEN for school visits.

For further details please contact

The Education Team
Cannon Hall Museum
Bark House Lane
Cawthorne
Barnsley
S75 4AT

Telephone: 01226 790270

Email: cannonhall@barnsley.gov.uk

We will endeavour to respond to all correspondence within 7 working days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you have a risk assessment?
A: Yes. Information is outlined in our information packs.

Q: Who provides the ingredients for the Kitchen Visit?
A: You do.

Q: How many helpers do we need to bring?
A: You need six helpers for a Kitchen Kitchen/Servant Visit. Other school visits by arrangement with the Education Supervisor.

Q: Do we need to bring lunch?
A: Yes, bring a packed lunch unless you are doing the Victorian Kitchen Visit - on this visit the children eat the food they prepare as part of the visit. Alternatively our in-house caterer can provide lunch for your visit (price on application)

Q: Is the museum suitable for wheelchair users?
A: The ground floor and kitchen are accessible. An adapted toilet is also available. Please speak to the Education Supervisor about any children or adults with special needs, including dietary requirements.

Q: Where does the coach park?
A: The coach can drop the children off outside the main museum entrance. The coach can park in the main car park (opposite the garden centre) - we supply you with a free car park pass.