Making a school visit
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Schools make regular visits to Temple Newsam all year round but lots of schools visit between May and July. All
visits need to be booked in advance. Normally two weeks notice is required, but between May and July you need to
book 4 clear weeks in advance. Please ring our secretary on (0113) 264 7321 for bookings to the House or to book
any activity related to the House. Please ring (0113) 264 5535 to make a booking for a Farm visit or any Farm or
Estate–related education activity.
For a Self–Guided Visit to the Estate please write to us on headed notepaper with confirmation of your dates and
times and the number of children you intend to bring. Admission to the Estate is free.
For a Self–Guided Visit to the Farm please telephone the Secretary on (0113) 264 5535 to discuss your requirements
and book your visit. Write on headed notepaper with confirmation of your dates and times, the number of children
you intend to bring and the number of adult helpers that will be coming with them. Attach a cheque made payable
to Leeds City Council for the amount discussed with the Secretary for any admission to the Farm that may apply.
For a Visit to the House please ring the Education staff at the house on (0113) 264 7321 to discuss your
requirements and a booking form will be sent to you. Any payment should be made on the day of your visit at
the Admission Desk in the house.
For a Guided Visit to the Farm or Estate you need to book the Education Officer's time before booking your school
visit, by ringing (0113) 264 5535 to make sure she is available on the day you require. You will need to discuss
and agree what activities you would like to do, then book your day with the Secretary on the above number. Then
send us written confirmation with your payment. The Education Officer can advise you on many elements of your
visit including National Curriculum content, Health and Safety and Risk Assessments.
We strongly advise that you make a free preparatory visit before your school arrives. If you need some help or
guidance from the Education Officers, please ring them and book their time in advance.
CHARGES FOR EDUCATIONAL VISITS 2004 – 05
Admission
Visits to Temple Newsam House, Estate and Home Farm are free to Leeds (LEA) schools and special needs schools
until April 2005. Please ring for further information after this time. You will still need a ticket to gain
entry, obtainable on arrival at the courtyard Visitor Centre Shop or House Admission Desk. Private and
non-Leeds (LEA) schools are charged £1.50 per head for the house or farm or £2.00 per head for a joint ticket
(Prices held until April 05). All children under 5 years old are admitted free of charge. Leader ratio is one
free adult per two children under 5. Over the age of 5, the ratio is one free adult per six children.
This applies to both Leeds and non-Leeds schools. Paying adults accompanying children over 5 are charged £3.00
each.
Self-Guided Activities at Temple Newsam House, Estate or Home Farm
These are free and must be booked in advance. Some activities may carry a retaining fee for borrowing equipment or
Activity Boxes. Please ask.
Guided Activities at Temple Newsam House
These are currently free and must be booked in advance.
Guided Activities at Home Farm or on the Estate
These cost £2.00 per child per half day or 2 hour session and must be booked in advance.
"Tudors - Working Lives"
This day-long activity runs on the Farm, costs £5.00 per child for Leeds schools and £6.00 per child for non-Leeds
schools. A linked series of half–day activities can be booked for the House, themed around an Inventory
(object handling) and Apparel (costumes for servants and masters).
