Wakefield Museums and Castles

Secondary schools

We have many engaging and inspiring workshops available to book for secondary schools. Our sessions cover a variety of curriculum topics.

You can book a workshop at one of our sites. You can also arrange for our Learning Officers to deliver sessions at your school.

2025-26 Secondary School Programme

You can find our full range of exciting Key Stage 3 and 4 workshops in our Secondary School Programme.

From Shakespeare to the English Civil Wars, we've got something for every student.

You can also find information on booking Dungeon Tours and self-led visits.

Secondary Programme (PDF)

Accessible version (Word)

Workshop costs (up to 35 pupils)

  • £80 for standard workshops delivered at one of our sites, school dungeon tours at Pontefract Castle or virtual sessions delivered online
  • £135 for whole day workshops
  • £130 for one outreach session delivered in-school
  • £190 for two outreach sessions delivered in-school on the same day
  • £215 for three outreach sessions delivered in-school on the same day

Book 5 sessions in a school year and get a sixth free, if all booked at the same time.

Self-led (teacher-led) visits to our sites are free, but must be booked in advance.

Please note that outreach sessions delivered beyond the Wakefield district will incur a small additional mileage charge.

Lunch spaces

Please be aware that there are no dedicated indoor lunch spaces at our venues.

You may be able to book one of our learning spaces to eat packed lunches, depending on availability.

Please enquire at the time of booking.

Access and visiting information

Find full visiting information and access guides for our venues on their webpages:

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