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1. Foundation, Reception and Key Stage 1

Our foundation, reception and KS1 activities are cross-curricular and can be used to support study of a wide variety of subjects including History, Literacy, Technology and Science.

2. Storybox Sessions

These multi-sensory experiences aim to inspire, develop speaking and listening skills and support citizenship in the classroom.

3. Art and Design and Technology

Get hands-on with a range of resources to make links to the study of materials, form, movement and shape as well as nature and the body.

4. Key Stage 2

The Museum contains a global collection that can be explored at first hand in our interactive sessions.

Our collection is ideal for exploring conflict through time. We offer a wide range of sessions ranging from object-based sessions in our Education Centre which focus on original objects, to handling replica objects in the galleries.

6. History: Conflict Through Time

Our collection is ideal for exploring ideas of continuity and change over long periods of time, and the similarities and differences between people from different social classes.

7. Studies in Depth: Medieval Realms

These engaging sessions are great for exploring power and control in the medieval period. Students get the chance to try armour for size as they examine a range of objects from our fantastic handling collection.

8. Studies in Depth: The English Civil Wars

The English Civil Wars are a key period for understanding the changing relationship between Crown and Parliament. Our object based sessions engage pupils as historians and help develop chronological understanding through this unique period of change.

9. Studies in Depth: World War One

Few organisations can offer the range of objects and resources we have available for students of the First World War. Our collection is wide ranging, engaging and safe to handle.

10. Studies in Depth: Second World War

The fallout from the Second World War casts a long shadow over the second half of the twentieth century. Illuminate the period’s darker and colder corners with a fascinating range of objects from our handling collection.

11. Studies in Depth: Modern World

Our collection is a fantastic way of understanding the major changes in conflicts over the twentieth century, from the War to End All wars to the modern conflicts in Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa.

12. Language and Literacy

We have developed a series of Hands-On interactive sessions in the Education Centre to complement Language and Literacy.

13. KS3: Art Studio

It is an unpleasant reality that humanity has spent large amounts of time designing for doomsday. We have been engaged in a race to perfect some of the most extraordinary weapons and cultivated the conviction they are acceptable to use.

14. Key Stage 4

Our incredible collection is perfect for investigating a wide range of subjects at GCSE.

15. Studies in Depth: Elizabethan England

Few organisations can offer the range of objects and resources we have available for students of the Tudors.

16. Studies in Depth: Modern World

Few organisations can offer the range of objects and resources we have available for students of the Modern World.

17. Studies in Depth: North America

Our collection can be used to support study of the North Americas at GCSE, either as an introduction or revision.

18. Studies Through Time

Few organisations can offer the range of objects and resources we have available for students of Change Through Time.

19. Leisure and Tourism

The Royal Armouries makes an excellent case study for exploring the setting up and operation of a major new attraction.

20. KS4: Art Studio

Explore identity and cross-cultural exchange in contemporary and historical arts in Britain, Europe and the wider world.

21. Art and Design

A specialist art handling collection is available for students to use, including vintage and antique military uniforms, civilian fashions and ephemera. All sessions include objects from our handling collection and are accessible to all ages and abilities.

22. AS and A Level

The Royal Armouries education centre in Leeds offers a unique opportunity to students studying at A level and AS level. You’ll have the opportunity to work with archive material and study real objects.

23. History

These taught seminars, combine a presentation with first hand study of original and replica artefacts for a minimum of 15 students. Our Seminar Studies put AS and A2 students in touch with original archives as well as objects.

24. Art and Design

The museum in Leeds offers a range of innovative and creative educational workshops for students of art and design. This multicultural collection can provide inspiration for a huge range of topics, themes and processes to be researched and re-interpreted.

25. Leisure and Tourism

The Royal Armouries makes an excellent case study for exploring the setting up and operation of a major new attraction.

26. Self-Led Visits

Our museum is an ideal site for exploring topics in History, Art and Design, English and Local History. There is no single route through its galleries giving you the freedom to plan your groups’ activities.

27. KS 1 worksheets

Foundation and Key stage 1 downloadable worksheets for your visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

28. KS2 Tudor Gallery Worksheets

Key stage 2 downloadable worksheets for your visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

29. KS2: The Tudors

These packs include a QCA planning grid, and six weeks worth of classroom resources. All can be printed and photocopied for your use.

30. Teaching the GCSE History Pilot?

With a large and varied collection available, we can provide support for both core and optional units in the new OCR History Pilot. Our collection is ideal for study of the following elements of the Pilot:

31. Foundation and Key Stage 1

This new workshop, recently launched for Key Stage One school groups offers a fast-paced and interactive look at the life and work of Florence Nightingale.

32. KS3 World War One Gallery Worksheets

Downloadable World War One gallery worksheets to help you plan your self-led visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

33. Learning

Information for teachers planning a group visit, INSET, online resources, and interesting facts and stories about arms and armour.

34. Leeds

Information for teachers and others planning a group educational visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

35. Buff coats and Baldricks

Information about buff-coats and baldricks suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.

36. English Civil Wars Muskets

Information about muskets suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.

37. Harquebusier armour

Information about harquebusier armour suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.

38. Cuirassier armour

Information about cuirassier armour suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.

39. Swords of the English Civil Wars

Information about Swords of the English Civil Wars suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.

40. Pikemens armour

Information about Pikemen in the English Civil Wars; suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.

41. Teachers notes: Littlecote House

Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.

42. Task 1: Exploration of Littlecote House

Task 1: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.

43. Task 2: Inside Littlecote House

Task 2: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.

44. Task 3 Popham portrait

Task 3: Popham portrait.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.

45. Task 4 Change over time

Task 4: Change over time.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.

46. Curriculum links: Littlecote House

Curriculum links: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.

47. Resources: Exploration of Littlecote House

Resources: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.

48. Military Groups and Cadets

The Royal Armouries is a fantastic environment for military groups and cadets to study how arms and armour have been used by our armed services through the ages.

49. Be Inspired-by some of our projects

We thought you might find inspiration in some of the projects we have been involved in recently. If you are interested in working with us on a project please contact us.

50. Leeds Hippo Project

This project was organised by the University of Leeds and funded by the HLF. It was designed to encourage local families to engage in this little known Leeds treasure.

51. Shop items for school visits

This page lists some of the items suitable for visiting schools and students that are available from our shop.

52. On-site Learning

On-site learning is available at all three of the Royal Armouries sites through our specialist Education Teams.

53. Gallery Worksheets

Gallery worksheets for you to download and use during your visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

54. Online Learning

This area presents various activites for use online by learners of all ages.

55. Creative Spaces

Creative Spaces is a social media space aimed young to older adults. It is a collaboration between 9 national museums who have opened up their collections to the public online.

56. Education-Led Visits

Lessons led by the Royal Armouries Education Team, suitable for students from Foundation to A-Level, including subjects such as History, English, Citizenship, Science, Technology, Geography and Art.

57. Teachers Resources: Explore Littlecote House

Resources for teachers for use in the classroom along with the Explore Littlecote House interactive module, includes classroom tasks, teachers notes, links to further information, and resources for download.

58. Explore Littlecote House (without Flash)

Study the English Civil War through exploring Littlecote House. This section does not use Adobe Flash®.

59. Carbines and blunderbusses

Information about flintlock carbines suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.

60. Education Feedback

Up to date information from you will help us provide the best possible service. So we would be very grateful if you could spare just a few moments to complete this questionnaire.

61. Fort Nelson

Information for those planning a education group visit to the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.

62. Scouting and Girl Guiding

The Royal Armouries is a fantastic environment for groups of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

63. Golden Wednesdays: Adult Talks and Workshops

A series of talks and workshops for adults focusing on the Tudors.

64. History Talks

These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.

65. Art Workshops

These 90 minute adult art workshops will introduce you a variety of inspiring and creative classes. Led by our specialist tutor, these workshops are small, friendly and relaxed.

6 Events

1. On A Knife Edge: the ethics of weapons display

A seminar discussing the ethics of displaying weapons.

2. Easter Eggs with Bite!

Guerrilla Artists: Creative family art workshops. Inspired by the Museum’s collection.

3. La Danse Macabre