Sutton Heritage Schools Programme
Step back in time and give your students an unforgettable insight into the history of their local area with an educational visit to Whitehall Historic House or Honeywood Museum.
Our formatted self-led visits provide an opportunity to learn about everyday life in Tudor Cheam at Whitehall, or the history of Victorian Carshalton at Honeywood. Groups can explore our fascinating galleries and engage in hands-on activities with our current Schools Offer:
Whitehall, Cheam
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Tudor Time Explorers - half Day Session (2 hrs), appropriate for KS2, years 3 - 6
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Changing Cheam - half Day Session (2 hrs), appropriate for KS2, years 3 - 5
Honeywood, Carshalton
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Toys and Childhood - half Day Session (1.5 hrs), appropriate KS1-KS2, years 1 - 3
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Victorian Carshalton - half Day Session (1.5 hs), appropriate for KS2, years 3 - 6
What will our visit be like?
Teachers will be provided with downloadable / printable resources ahead of visits to ensure links to curriculum lesson planning e.g. information sheets, trail sheets etc. On arrival, groups will be greeted by Volunteers who will provide brief introductions to each site and the visit theme, as well access to appropriate on site resources e.g. handling collections.
When can we visit?
School groups are welcome to book visits to each site on Thursdays or Fridays during term time. We recommend booking for either a morning slot (between 10.30am-1pm) or an afternoon slot (12.30pm-3pm.) Please note, a minimum of 2 weeks notice is required for bookings.
How much does it cost?
Access to resources and on site visits are free to all.
How do I find out more or book a visit?
For more information about these sessions and to book, please email the relevant site:
Additional resources
Please follow the links to find our more information:
Whitehall Virtual Museum resources
Local History Information - historic locations & people