Wonderful museums

Clitheroe Castle Museum

The Norman Keep provides the backdrop for learning sessions including castles and keeps, myths and legends and the story of 1066. To book call: 01200 424568

Supporting learning and inspiring your pupils Working with teachers to deliver new and improved learning sessions

and amazing collections across Pennine Lancashire

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection at Gawthorpe Hall
Learn about the craft of textile making and Rachel Kay Shuttleworth who lived at Gawthorpe Hall and explore her fabulous home, from the Long Gallery to the servants stairways. To book call: 01282 771004

Photo courtesy of Lancashire Telegraph

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum

Amaze at over 300 looms in the weaving shed, watch a weaver at work, and nd out about steam power. A mill that will inspire you to create music, poetry and drama. To book call: 01282 412555

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery

An eclectic mix of objects and artworks is used for sessions on a wide range of topics from ancient Egypt to Victorian toys. To book call: 01254 667130

Towneley Hall
Learning at the hall offers sessions exploring the lives of Tudors or Victorians. In the wonderful grounds, pupils can try pond dipping or take part in a mini beasts safari. To book call: 01282 477130

Haworth Art Gallery

This lovely house, with its fabulous collection of Art Nouveau glass is used to inspire creativity across a range of subjects from mosaics and interior design to painting and collage. To book call: 01254 233782

Turton Tower
Find out how the Tudors made Turton into a home and what life was like for the rich and poor in Tudor times. To book call: 01204 852203

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

Working machinery brings this textile mill to life. What was it like to work in the mill? Come and nd out! To book call: 01706 226459

All Pennine Lancashire Museums are Arts Award Supporters offering activities that children and young people can use towards their Arts Award. If your school is a registered Arts Award centre, visiting and taking parting activities with Pennine Lancashire Museums can count towards your pupils Arts Award accreditation. For more info visit artsaward.org.uk or contact individual venues.

Make a booking

To nd out more, look out for your NEW 2013/14 Simply Schools brochure or contact any individual venue.