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EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMME
2019
CONTENT 4 OUR PROGRAMME 5 PACKAGES 9 THE YORK DUNGEON TOUR 13 YORK CITY TOUR 18 DEADLY DRAMA WORKSHOP 20 VIKING DRAMA WORKSHOP 22 SAMPLE ITINERARY 23 USEFUL INFORMATION 24 OFFERS 25 TESTIMONIALS 26 Q&A AND HOW TO BOOK
4 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME 2019 OUR PROGRAME PLEASE NOTE THAT: We deliver our educational programme in a variety of different ways including; York Dungeon Tours, City Tours and Workshops which are all designed to meet the needs of the pupils. Our programme has been created by collaborating with experienced members of the educational sector in order to meet the different needs of the pupils. Due to our diverse programme catering for different key stage groups it allows us to align the content within the parameters of the national curriculum. Content within each activity can be tailored to your pupils’ learning needs providing that this information is given before the visit so we can adapt accordingly.
TOURS KS2-KS5 Dungeon Tour & City Tour
6 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME 2019
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York’s history. Remember, remember that he They’re fun to hang with.
Don’t dread the Judge. Sit in our Victorian Tavern, SHOWS AND EVENTS ON OUR WEBSITE
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now he’s just a head.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR SICKENING SEASONAL
SHOWS AND EVENTS ON OUR WEBSITE
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PACKAGES
PACKAGE CONTENTS PEAK PP
(MAY – JULY)
BRONZE DUNGEON TOUR* £5.95
SILVER DUNGEON TOUR* & CITY TOUR £8.95
GOLD DUNGEON TOUR* & WORKSHOP** £8.95
(Deadly Drama or Viking Drama)
PLATINUM DUNGEON TOUR*, YORK CITY TOUR
& WORKSHOP (Deadly Drama or Viking Drama) £12.95
* Free Teacher / Supervisor with every 10 pupils for secondary.
(Additional Teacher £12.50)
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TOURS KS2-KS5 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME 2019
THE YORK DUNGEON TOUR
Discover 10 live shows as you explore 2000 years of fun on
our interactive tour. Featuring 10 live actors, immersive sets,
stunning special effects and plenty of surprises.
Key Stage/Age Group: Key stage 2 - 5 (Age 8 – 18)
Duration: 75 minutes.
Subject (s): Vikings, The Plague,
Guy Fawkes, Torture,
Crime and Punishment,
Execution & Highwayman.
Relevant Combinations: City Tour,
Deadly Drama Workshop
& Viking Drama Workshop.
TOURS KS2-KS5 9
NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS:
• Pupils should develop a chronologically secure knowledge and Understanding of British, local and
world history. (KS2)
- Vikings, the Plague, Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin
• They should note connections, contrasts and trends over time. (KS2)
- Torture and Crime & Punishment
• They should use historical terms and concepts in increasingly sophisticated ways. (KS3)
- The Plague, Execution, Crime & Punishment
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the tour pupils should:
• Gain a fundamental understanding of the chronology of events between Saxons times up until the
ghost stories of the Golden Fleece in Victorian times.
• Be introduced to famous faces of York’s murky past and be able to articulate their thoughts and
feelings about said characters.
• Understand basic connection between local, regional, national and international history.
10 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME 2019
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TO 2000 DICK
YEARS OF TURPIN
HISTORY
GUY
FAWKES
MARGARET
CLITHEROW
SHAMBLES
STREET
VIKING
INVASION
PUBLIC
DEBTORS EXECUTIONS
PRISON
ROMANS &
LOST LEGIONTOURS KS2-KS5 11
YORK CITY TOUR
Venture into the city of York with our guides visiting key
landmarks such as Clifford’s Tower, The River Ouse, York
Castle, Shambles & Minster, as we open up even more
secrets from the city’s murky past.
Key Stage/Age Group: Key stage 2 - 4 (Age 8 – 16)
Duration: 60 minutes.
Subject (s): Romans, Vikings, Guy Fawkes,
Dick Turpin, Torture,
Crime and Punishment
& Execution.
Relevant Combinations: City Tour,
Deadly Drama Workshop
& Viking Drama Workshop.TOURS KS2-KS5 13
NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS:
Pupils should be taught about the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England.
(KS2)
- Saxon King Aella and the blood eagle.
Pupils should be taught about a study of an aspect or theme in British History. (KS2)
- Torture and Crime & Punishment.
Pupils should be taught the development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745. (KS3)
- Religious persecution between Catholics and Protestants .
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the tour pupils should:
• Gain a fundamental understanding of the chronology of events during the Viking and Anglo-Saxon
struggle for the Kingdom of England.
• Be introduced to famous faces of York’s murky past and be able to articulate their thoughts and
feelings about said characters.
• Understand basic connection between local, regional, national and international history.WORKSHOPS KS2-KS4 Deadly Drama & Viking Drama
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DEADLY DRAMA WORKSHOPS
Students will get into character and learn from the
professionals. This is an interactive workshop with a
dungeon twist as the students become the characters from
the tour.
Key Stage/Age Group: Key stage 2 - 4 (Age 8 – 16)
Duration: 60 minutes.
Subject (s): Performing & Techniques
Relevant Combinations: Dungeon Tour,
City Tour,
& Viking Drama Workshop.WORKSHOPS KS2-KS4 17 NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS: • All pupils should be enabled to participate in and gain knowledge, skills and understanding associated with the artistic practice of drama. (KS2) • Pupils should have opportunities to improvise, devise and script drama for one another drama and theatre performances. (KS2) • Pupils should show understanding how the work of dramatists is communicated effectively through performance and how alternative staging allows for different interpretations of a play. (KS3) LEARNING OUTCOMES After the workshop pupils should: • Understand and use performance skills such as voice projections, role play and inner workings of characterization
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VIKING DRAMA WORKSHOPS
This workshop combines history, theatre and creative
thinking. They’ll discover sagas and the Skalds of Viking
history. The Students’ voice, physicality and characterisation
will combine to create Viking personas that delivers a mighty
performance to the whole group.
Key Stage/Age Group: Key stage 2 - 4 (Age 8 – 16)
Duration: 60 minutes.
Subject (s): Performing arts techniques
& the Vikings
Relevant Combinations: Dungeon Tour,
City Tour,
& Deadly Drama Workshop.WORKSHOPS KS2-KS4 19 NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS: • All pupils should be enabled to participate in and gain knowledge, skills and understanding associated with the artistic practice of drama. (KS2) • Pupils should understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources. (KS2) • Pupils should show understanding how the work of dramatists is communicated effectively through performance and how alternative staging allows for different interpretations of a play. (KS3) LEARNING OUTCOMES After the workshop pupils should: • Understand and use performance skills such as voice projections, role play and inner workings of characterization. • Have fundamental knowledge of Viking lore and traditions.
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SAMPLE ITINERARY
Platinum Package
10:00 Am Arrival
10:15 Am Tour of The York Dungeon
11:20 Am Gift Shop and Toilet Stop
11:50 Am Deadly Drama / Viking Workshop
01:00 Pm Lunch
01:30 Pm City Tour
02:30 Pm Departure
This is just to give you an idea of how the day would run, however depending on
the numbers of students visiting this plan is subject to change. If you are booking
for more than just the dungeon tour we will email you an individual plan with how
the day will run for your school, taking into account your requirement & requests.21
USEFUL INFORMATION...
Oi, Peasants! YOURButARRIVAL MUST BE CHRONICLED...
before you arrive here is some useful info:
Address: 12 Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RD
Contact Number: 01904 632599
Opening times: Open Daily, except Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Nearest Coach Drop off: St Georges Car Park (YO1 9WJ)
Booked a Workshop: This will be held next door at the Grand
Opera House (YO1 9SW)
Risk Assessments: Available to download from our website.
How long will the tour last: 75 minutes (of fun!)
Lunch Room: Provided free of charge for all those on a
Gold / Platinum package as part of your booking.
Toilets: We don’t like spillages – so ask our staff to use before
the tour starts
Access: We welcome all guests with disabilities, please email
to discuss requirements.*
* Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate electric wheelchairs due to the buildings’ historic nature and
layout. However we do have a manual wheelchair for any guest with mobility requirements to use throughout
their visit.22
there’s
BUT WAIT...
more!
SHOP EXCLUSIVES TO SCHOOLS
SCHOOL GUIDEBOOK OFFER:
£1 per pupil – Guidebook
(usually £5)
SCHOOL PHOTO OFFER:
£5 - Photos (usually £9)
£3 - Keyrings & Magnets (usually £7)
SCHOOL SOUVENIR OFFER:
£2.50 - Dungeon Pencil Case,
Stationary,
& Souvenirs.23
Hold on! DON’T JUST TAKE
OUR WORD FOR IT...
What an Amazing Trip!.. It’s Scary and Funny…
Thank you for an amazing trip Our Students are still talking about
to the York Dungeon it was an their visit the York Dungeons and
amazing trip and we learnt so still laugh at all the scares and
much, especially how to deal with screaming.
the Plague! YEAR 10 – NEWFIELD SCHOOL,
YEAR 5 – PARK GROVE PRIMARY SHEFFIELD
SCHOOL, YORK.
We Had a Great Time…
Best Experience Ever!.. We thank you greatly for having
What an amazing experience, us at The York Dungeons! Our trip
we particularly enjoyed the
Deadly Drama Workshop which recommend it to anyone, it was an
complimented the tour well. experience we will never forget!.
YEAR 9 – HANSOME ACADEMY, YEAR 6 – ST WERBURGH’S
BRADFORD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL.
NEWCASTLE UNDER LYMEFREE FREE ENTRY
FOR Teachers
Stuff Teachers are welcome to
visit for free anytime to check
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AND HILLARIOUS SURPRISES
guest.
QUESTIONS?
Just show proof of
If you’d like to ask any questions about our educational programme FREE Survivors
or booking,
EMAIL: yorkguests@merlinentertainment.biz Certificate
DUNGEON DWELLER AWARD
available on request.
TO BOOK... FREE Online
Visit our Schools Page Resources
https://www.thedungeons.com/york/en/plan/ DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE NOW:
Torture in the Middle Ages
school-visits/ 18th Century Crime & Punishment
The Plague
and complete the booking form, Medieval Medicine & Anatomy
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