The Normans in Durham Session Information

This session can be taught:  

• at Durham Castle (half-day)

Visit to Durham Castle: 

Your class will be taken around this remarkable building, learning about its history back to the Norman period, when it was first constructed. They will also be shown original surviving Norman features of the building. Afterwards, the class will be able to get hands-on with the kind of weaponry and armour used by the Normans and their enemies when they came to Durham. 

Need to know:  

• The half day at the Castle runs from 10am – 12noon and is entirely taught by members of our Learning and Engagement Team.  
• The maximum number of children we can take on one day is approximately 30 children. 
• These sessions are free for KS4 students. 
• Lunch can be eaten in our classroom spaces, or if the weather is good and you would like to, you can sit outside on Palace Green and have a picnic. 

Directions to the Museum

Session costs