Opening Times: Mon - Sat 10am to 4pm
Sun 11am to 2pm (opening times may vary)
Last entry time is 15 minutes prior to closing.
Check 'Your Visit' page for any upcoming closures
FREE Admission
The National Curriculum provides schools with a framework of what to teach so that children across schools acquire the same basic knowledge and understanding in a range of subjects. It sets out an outline of core knowledge around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote the development of children’s knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum.
Understanding the World ELG: Past and Present ‘Know some similarities and differences between things in the past and now.’
‘Pupils should be taught about significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.’
‘Pupils should be taught about an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality.’
‘Pupils should be taught about Magna Carta and the emergence of Parliament.’
‘GCSE specifications should include history from three eras including Medieval (500-1500).’
‘ Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key features and characteristics of the periods studied: the chronology, individuals, events, developments and issues in the specified content.’
Please note that group bookings are given priorities on Mondays (other days, evenings and weekends by special arrangement – please email fiona.palmer@favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk
For school/ children’s group bookings we would suggest 9:30-11:45.
We can comfortably accommodate 30 children per visit, we have a classroom space next to the Visitor Information Centre to complete activities tailored to a specific key stage.
We also have a lunchtime space in the Guildhall, if you want to extend your day.