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Free tickets for teachers at Bosworth Battlefield and Snibston

Posted on 12/01/10

Leicestershire Councty CouncilCommunity Services

12 January 2010Free tickets for teachers at Bosworth Battlefield and Snibston

Teachers and their families can see learning come alive at two of Leicestershire County Councils most popular attractions for free.

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, and Snibston Discovery Museum are offering teachers the chance to bring their families on a pre-visit to test just how suitable these attractions are for school visits.

Thousands of school children have visited the attractions in 2009 with hands-on learning and interactive exhibits being at the heart of the visitor experience.

Councillor Ernie White, Cabinet Lead Member for Museums at Leicestershire County Council, said:

"Bosworth and Snibston really bring learning to life through costumed interpretation and hands-on exhibits.

At Bosworth children can walk in the footsteps of a King on the battlefield guided walk, before meeting medieval soldier Captain Mortimer and being elnisted into King Richards army. An experienced guaranteed to bring the Wars of the Roses to life!

At Snibston children can see how many people it takes to lift a mini, make fire the original way, hear what life as a miner was like and visit the largest fashion gallery outside of London.

Both museums have such a lot to offer in terms of learning outside the classroom, I hope as many teachers as possible will take advantage of this unique opportunity"

Quotes from teachers who have visited Bosworth in the past include:

"We will definitely be retruning again next year, anf the year after, and the year after" - Date of visit 04/11/09

"All staff were lovely and helpful. We had a fabulous day, we hope to return and are heartily recomending you to everyone we meet! - Date of visit 05/11/09

"Very informative, children and staff thoroughly enjoyed it. One of the best trips that we have been on for a long time. Children kept busy no time hanging about or getting bored! - Date of visit 12/10/09

"The children have not stopped talking about their visit they have remembered lots of interesting facts. They really enjoyed the day. Thank you. - Date of visit 12/10/09

"An excellent experience. I will strongly recommend it to our family of schools. The children were so enthused.Thank you. - Date of visit 09/06/

Quotes from teachers who have visited Snibston in the past include:

"Outstanding experience which greatly enhances student knowledge and experience and gives a real focus to research and coursework"

"I found the colliery tour particularly interesting. The gentleman who took the tour was fascinating and his story kept the interest of all."

"We needed a science-based educational visit. Snibston was the obvious choice."

"An excellent day out very educational"

To request a free family ticket* for a pre-visit to find out how Bosworth and Snibston could bring learning to life for your class, please contact:

Pamela Dyson at Bosworth Battlefield on 01455 290 429 or pam.dyson@leics.gov.uk

Visit http://www.bosworthbattlefield.com/education.htm fof further details

or

Helen Carter at Snibston Discovery Museum on 01530 278 444

Helen.carter@leics.gov.uk

Visit www.snibston.com

Terms and conditions

* - Proof of ID is required on arrival (e.g letter head from school and named ID). Family tickets are valid for two adults and two children.

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Notes to Editors

Background: Bosworth Battlefield is run by Leicestershire County Council and is the location of the Battle of Bosworth. The battle, which took place on 22 August 1485, brought an end to 30 years of English civil war, now known as the War of the Roses and saw the infamous King Richard III lose both his life and crown to Henry Tudor. The Battlefield includes an award-winning exhibition telling the story of the Battle and looking at its impact on British history, which has been funded by an award from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Address: Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, Sutton Cheney, Nr Market Bosworth, CV13 OAD

Telephone: 01455 290 429

Web: www.bosworthbattlefield.com

For further information: Mel Atkinson 0116 3056274 - mel.atkinson@leics.gov.uk

Notes for the editor:

1. Contact details

For further information regarding Snibston, please contact Sarah Oakden-Nancarrow on 01530 278 444, or visit www.snibston.com.

Address: Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN

2. Background to Snibston

Snibston is set on the site of a former colliery and consists of a multi-award-winning interactive museum, unique colliery buildings of national significance, the Century Theatre, a country park and nature reserve.

The museum displays a rich and diverse collection of objects, telling the story of technology and design and how it has affected everyday life from the past to the present and into the future.

In 2008/9 Snibston achieved 98,043 paying visitors, and almost 30,000 visitors to the country park and free exhibitions, and this year to date has seen a 4% increase in visitors. Year on year, since 2005 there has been a 37.6% increase in paid admissions.

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