Windsor Castle offers a variety of educational experiences for school groups, combining history and art in a unique setting. From interactive online workshops to self-guided visits, Windsor Castle provides a range of engaging activities and sessions that cater to different age groups and curriculum needs.
Activities and Sessions at Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle offers several educational experiences for school groups, including:
Windsor Castle Calling – Online Workshops
These interactive online sessions explore the history of Windsor Castle, making them suitable for Key Stages 1-4.
Meet the Monarch
These sessions focus on citizenship, history, and religious education, and are suitable for Key Stages 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Self-Guided Visit for UK Schools
Unfacilitated visits for UK schools, covering various subjects such as art, history, and science, suitable for Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5.
Knights Wanted: Apply Here
Interactive sessions on citizenship, English, history, and science, suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2.
All About Castles
Sessions on geography and history, suitable for Key Stages 1-3.
Windsor Lite – When Windsor Comes to You
Sessions that bring Windsor Castle to the classroom, covering various subjects, suitable for Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5.
Booking and Planning Your Visit
Booking Process
To book a visit, contact the Learning Bookings Team with your preferred dates, number of children and adults, and any special educational or access needs. Use downloadable booking forms to send your details.
Costs
- Pre-booked school groups: £6.00 per pupil
- Children in Reception or below: Free
- Discounted rate for schools in the Royal borough
- Accompanying adults: One teacher or adult helper is admitted free of charge at specific ratios
Accessibility
The Learning Centre is fully accessible and has suitable toilets. Adaptations can be made for educational or access needs. A Changing Places facility is available within the Castle precincts.
Additional Resources
Teacher Information Packs
Comprehensive packs and PowerPoint presentations are available for download to help plan your visit.
Learning Centre
A new learning centre supports school visits with teaching spaces and a lunch room.
Pug Yard Learning Centre
Open for families during UK school holidays, offering free activities, picnic areas, and a breastfeeding-friendly environment.
Awards and Accreditations
Sandford Award
Recognises quality and excellence in education services at heritage and cultural sites in the UK and Ireland.
Learning Outside the Classroom (LoTC) Accreditation
Held by the Royal Collection Trust’s London, Edinburgh, and Windsor sites.
Contact Information
Learning Bookings Team
- Phone: (+44) (0)303 123 7323
- Fax: (+44) (0)20 7930 9625
- Address: Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA
References
- https://www.rct.uk/discover/school-visits
- https://www.heritageeducationtrust.org/award-holder/windsor-castle
- https://www.rct.uk/discover/school-visits/teacher-information-packs
- https://www.rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle/children-and-families-visiting-windsor-castle
- https://www.rct.uk/discover/school-visits/essential-visit-information/windsor-castle