EDUCATIONAL VISITS 2015/16

bucklershard.co.uk

MARITIME MUSEUM & THE BUCKLER’S HARD STORY | 18TH CENTURY COTTAGES

Made to measure programmes for schools

01590 614645 | education@beaulieu.co.uk

On the now tranquil banks of the Beaulieu River, Buckler’s Hard was once a hive of shipbuilding activity, providing ships for Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar. Today, it remains unspoilt by the passage of time.

MEETING MODERN CURRICULUM NEEDS Buckler’s Hard has updated education programmes to meet the needs of the modern curriculum. These include new themes in the history curriculum such as significant historical events, people and places in the locality and British history beyond 1066.

MADE TO MEASUREAll programmes are hosted by friendly, knowledgeable and experienced teaching staff and can be adapted to different age groups educational needs and for particular interests. We will tailor any of our programmes to suit your requirements and schedule.

HERE TO HELPWhen you have chosen the most suitable programme for your group, please call or email us to discuss your needs, availability and any special requirements your group may have.

NUMBERS & SUPERVISIONGroups must include at least 15 children to qualify for our education programmes. Teachers remain responsible for the wellbeing and discipline of children during the visit, and groups must be supervised at all times at a ratio of one adult per eight children. To allow this, one adult per eight children visits free.

FREE PRELIMINARY VISITWhen the booking has been made, teachers are invited to make a free preliminary visit, plan their visit and carry out necessary risk assessments. These visits must be booked in advance and any accompanying guests must pay the standard admission fee

BOOKING & INFORMATIONMandy Lane, Business Development ExecutiveT: 01590 614645 E: education@beaulieu.co.ukJohn Montagu Building | Beaulieu | New Forest | Hampshire | SO42 7ZN

Open daily from 10am (except Christmas Day) Closes 5.30pm (May-Sept) 4.30pm (all other times)

Free coach parking on site.

WELCOME TO BUCKLER S HARD’

01590 614645 | education@beaulieu.co.uk

SHIPS & SEAFARERS, HOUSES & HOMES JOURNEYS, TRANSPORTRole play tours in which the children take the part of 18th century visitors to see the village where ships for Nelson’s navy are built, including his favourite Agamemnon. Learn about Nelson, Master Shipbuilder Henry Adams, the cat-o-nine-tails, and more about life in the 18th century village.

Emphasis on social history or ship building as required. Please specify at time of booking.

Link with Palace House at Beaulieu to compare Houses & Homes in the 1700s and 1800s.

TRAFALGAR, NELSON & BUCKLER’S HARDVisit the village where three of the ships which took part in the Battle of Trafalgar were built: Agamemnon - Nelson’s favourite, Euryalus - on which official news of his death was written, Swiftsure-took in tow the ship from which he had been shot. Find out how these ships were constructed and see the launchways where they were built.

Discover what life at sea was like for those who took part in battle. Learn about Nelson’s adventures as captain of the Agamemnon and see what he wore as a baby.

This historic village, its Maritime Museum and historic cottage interiors are the focus for programmes on shipbuilding and 18th century domestic life. Ships were built here for almost a century, including warships for Nelson’s navy.

BUCKLER’S HARD STORY & MARITIME MUSEUMA SIGNIFICANT EVENT: The Battle of Trafalgar

FAMOUS PERSON: Admiral Lord Nelson