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teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 87 Chivalry, fine art, lessons in medieval architecture – you’ll find it all at this former fortress in Northumberland... THE Contact: To find out more and book your visit, contact our education team on 01665 511 100 or via email at education@alnwickcastle.com; for more information about the Alnwick Castle Education Programme, visit alnwickcastle.com/education   WOW FACTOR A visit to Alnwick Castle – originally built as a border fortress and transformed into a family home in the 1700s – gives visitors the opportunity to see the full scope of the Castle’s history, and its local and national impact. Specialised workshops, covering subjects such as art, maths and history, can be booked in advance of your visit These interactive sessions bring Alnwick Castle and its incredible past to life for students in a host of new and exciting ways. Three of our new KS3 workshops are detailed below. FANTASY FORTRESS With our medieval experts, pupils will learn about the features that made Alnwick Castle in the Middle Ages, before being given the chance to construct a castle of their own. Using documentary evidence from the time, groups are provided with a budget and tasked with building the best possible ‘fantasy fortress.’ HENRY ‘HARRY HOTSPUR’ PERCY Henry ‘Harry Hotspur’ Percy (1364 – 1403) became well- known as one of England’s most famous knights. Learn about his life, loves and losses, the battles, rebellions and political intrigues he became embroiled in and why his story is so important to Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Britain’s wider history. ART INVESTIGATORS Explore the castle’s State Rooms and discover its incredible art collection, including portraits, Renaissance paintings, Chinese ceramics and remarkable items usually only found in royal palaces. Pupils can use their art knowledge to complete a series of tasks, whilst gaining inspiration for their own creative work. SPECIAL OFFER Book one of these three workshops before 1st July 2020 and you can access a second workshop session for free – just quote ‘WOWALNWICK’ when completing the booking online. (the cheaper of the two will not be charged for). This is an exclusive offer for Teach Secondary readers – please contact us for further information.