Great Cressingham Victorian School

Great Cressingham Victorian School

Specialising in school visits, Great Cressingham offers school children the chance to experience a remarkably detailed recreation of a Victorian School. Wearing period clothing they’ll use slates and dip pens, learn by rote and sing accompanied by a harmonium.

Each year, several special open days offer the general public a chance to enjoy a similar ‘living history’ experience.

The school building was built in 1840.

It was used as a local Authority school until 1992 and was then acquired by Tom and Sally North. They have restored it as closely as possible to how it would have been in Victorian times. For example, it is once again heated by a coal fired "Tortoise" stove and lit by an oil lamp.

The school was featured in the BBC TV Landmark series on Victorian Childhood.

Venue Category: 
Historic Buildings & Monuments
Activities provided: 
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Historic Re-enactments
Workshops
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Citizenship
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability: 
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?: 
No
Locality: 
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Educational Experience: 
0
Safety: 
0
Fun Factor: 
0
Value for Money: 
0
Venue Address: 
The Street
Great Cressingham
Norfolk
IP25 6NL
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01328 838230

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