Wakefield Museums and Castles

This fun Home Education workshop is designed for children aged 5+. Join us to investigate the ‘snailman’, an intriguing little artefact found near Pontefract. It shows a medieval knight sitting within a snail’s shell balanced on top of a goat’s back! 

In this workshop we will:

• consider why these three creatures might have been combined to create this quirky object

• search for clues that might help us to understand what the artefact was used for

• investigate some other examples of snails in medieval art

• design our own medieval-style soldier and snail creations

If you would like more information about this workshop, please email museumslearning@wakefield.gov.uk

This session is delivered in partnership with the Community and Family Learning Team at Wakefield Council’s Adult Education Service. 

Part of our Home Education workshops programme at Wakefield Museum and Pontefract Castle.

Workshop times:

• Tuesday 30 September, 10:30am to 12pm (sold out)

• Tuesday 30 September, 1:30pm to 3pm (spaces)

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. (Please note this number is only monitored during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm)

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, we will have your details at the door.

Refund policy

No refunds will be offered on this event.