Historic Buildings & Monuments

Historic Buildings & Monuments

What are they and what do they involve?

A historic building or monument is a building or construction of some sort which has been of importance for a long time; the specifics can vary greatly, from being a residence of a significant historical figure to places such as windmills that are no longer in use. They often involve guided tours or exhibitions of interesting objects, and sometimes even historic re-enactments!

What are the benefits?

Visiting genuine historical buildings where people have lived and worked makes for a great accompaniment to classroom learning – forming physical links with the past and being able to use their imagination will be an excellent way of engaging students in learning. 

What students is it suitable for?

There is a huge variety of historical buildings you can visit with your students, which means you can find a venue suitable for groups of all ages and interests!

Costs?

Admission prices will vary from being completely free up to over £10 per person depending on the venue; the larger the establishment and the more activities they have to offer, the more expensive access will be!

Safety Implications?

Any possible safety concerns will depend on the venue, and the variety of establishments mean that they will differ greatly! Consult with your destination of choice if you have any concerns.

 

See below for a list of venues and providers of this kind: 

Birmingham Back to Backs

Carefully restored, atmospheric 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses
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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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An atmospheric glimpse into the lives of the ordinary people who helped make Birmingham an extraordinary city.

On a fascinating guided tour, step back in time at Birmingham's last surviving court of back to backs; houses built literally back-to-back around a communal courtyard.

Moving from the 1840s through to the 1970s, discover the lives of some of the former residents who crammed into these small houses to live and work. With fires alight in the grates, and sounds and smells from the past, experience an evocative and intimate insight into life at the Back to Backs.

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Big Pit National Coal Museum

Big Pit Amgueddfa Lofaol Cymru
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Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out.

Underground Tours

Prepare to be lowered 90 metres (300 feet) down the Big Pit mineshaft for our famous underground tour - a captivating journey around a section of original underground workings.

Visitors wear the very same equipment – helmet, cap lamp, belt, battery and ‘self rescuer’ – used by miners. Take a seat in the miners Waiting Rooms before embarking on your journey.

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Berrington Hall

Neo-classical mansion with fine interiors, set in landscape grounds
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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Get creative in our den building area; join a garden, parkland or architecture tour; and explore the family rooms and see how the servants moved around the house unseen by the family and guests!

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Benthall Hall

A family home for 500 years
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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Severn, this fine stone house has mullioned and transomed windows, a stunning interior with carved oak staircase and decorated plaster ceilings and oak panelling.

The current house was built in 1535 but there have been Benthalls living on this site since the medieval period. During this time the house has been part of many interesting events from the Civil War to the Industrial Revolution.

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Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens

Glorious gardens surround this baroque mansion with National Portrait Gallery paintings
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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Inspired by his Grand Tour, John Bourchier created Beningbrough, an Italian Palace nestled between York, Harrogate and Leeds. The impressive rooms are a perfect backdrop for the rich collection of portraits on loan from the National Portrait Gallery, Beningbrough’s long-term partner. The paintings feature people who have made, and are making, British history and culture, and in 2015 include contemporary portraits in a display of 'Royals: then and now'.

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Belton House

The Perfect English Country House?
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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Begun for Sir John Brownlow in 1685, Belton was certainly designed to impress and across its 300 year history, each generation of the Brownlows left their creative mark.

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Beckford's Tower and Museum

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The Tower is an extraordinary building that stands today as the only surviving example of William Beckford’s great architectural achievements.

Beckford’s Tower has a significant library collection and archive about the restoration of the Tower building that is available to researchers by appointment. The library includes works by Beckford and books once owned by Beckford, as well as an extensive collection of publications related to Beckford’s writing, his architecture and his collection.

To find out more contact the Tower Curator, Dr Amy Frost.

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Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

Beatrix Potter's original artwork on display in a 17th-century house
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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Step inside this charming old building to enjoy an exhibition of Beatrix Potter's original drawings and watercolours. This year we discover what it was like to go ‘On holiday with Beatrix Potter’ and how her unique travels inspired her wonderful stories.

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Bateman's

Jacobean house, home of Rudyard Kipling
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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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'That's She! The Only She! Make an honest woman of her - quick!' was how Rudyard Kipling and his wife, Carrie, felt the first time they saw Bateman's.

Surrounded by the wooded landscape of the Sussex Weald, this 17th-century house, with its mullioned windows and oak beams, provided a much needed sanctuary to this world-famous writer.

The rooms, described by him as 'untouched and unfaked', remain much as he left them, with oriental rugs and artefacts reflecting his strong association with the East.

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Basing House

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Basing House has a Museum with rooms dedicated to everyday life in the Tudor period and the Civil War as it happened here at the site.

School Visits

Basing House is the ideal site to learn about the Tudor times, the Civil War, and how one site has developed and changed over time. It can offer a rewarding cross-curricular experience that includes elements of not only History, but also Geography, Maths, Archaeology, Citizenship, Drama and much more.

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