The following details provide guidelines as to what is on offer for schools
and other learners. Teaching and learning within the Cathedral occurs
in such a way as to encourage key citizenship skills as well as enabling
the cultural and spiritual development of pupils. Key Stage suitability
is noted, although activities can be tailored to suit specific requirements,
including of those beyond 16 and those with special educational needs.
We try to keep costs to a minimum; prices for pupils are indicated after
each activity, with teachers and accompanying adults free. We would strongly
advise advance booking of at least two months.
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Norwich Cathedral - A Sense of Belonging - suitable for all Key
Stages and above - £1.50 per pupil.
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It is possible to combine elements of the tours listed below into a cross-curricular
tour which combines a look at the Cathedral as place of Worship, an outline
of its history and an appreciation of its art and music. Such a tour can
be appropriate for those visiting the Cathedral for the first time and
is designed to foster a sense of ownership and attachment.
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Rainbow Reflections; suitable for Reception and KS 1 and 2 - £1.50
per pupil.
This tour uses the twin themes of colour and light to help pupils
explore the Cathedral and simultaneously some key elements of Christian
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Who was Noah? Suitable for R and KS 1 and 2 - £1.50 per pupil
A colourful exploration of the Cathedral is combined with a search
for all the hidden animals that must be gathered for Noah's Ark. |
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Hunt the Symbol; suitable for KS 2 - £1.50 per pupil
This tour focuses on the central role of symbolism within Christianity
by first tracking the symbols down and then unravelling their meaning
and what they say about Christian belief and worship.
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Ways of worshipping; suitable for KS 3 - £1.50 per pupil
During this trail, pupils will be encouraged to 'read' the Cathedral,
examining its furniture and lay-out, its artefacts, decoration and
music in order to understand some of the ways in which Christians
worship here.
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Vestments Talk; suitable for KS 2 and above - £1.50 per pupil
A look at some of the fine vestments and robes used in Cathedral worship,
in particular their symbolic significance. We encourage the children
to try some vestments on for size!
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The Eucharist for schools; suitable for KS 2 and above - £2
per pupil
An opportunity for children to participate in a specially designed
Eucharist service and to learn about its significance for Christians.
The service lasts for twenty five minutes and is followed by a short
tour around the Cathedral. Please contact the Education Department
for further details.
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Finding Out About the Past; suitable for KS 1 - £1.50 per
pupil
What can the building tell us about the past and how was it different?
This tour also looks at some of the people connected with the Cathedral
and the stories they have to tell.
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Studying Local History; suitable for KS 2 - £1.50 per pupil
How has the Cathedral changed over time and how have national events
affected it? This tour can link especially to the Tudors.
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The Monks' Trail; suitable for KS 1 to 3 - £2 per pupil.
Travel back in time with Brother Nicholas to discover what life was
like in the Benedictine Monastery. All scapulas supplied for this
interactive role-play experience!
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The Impact of the Normans; suitable for KS 3 - £1.50 per pupil.
A tour focussing on the Norman Cathedral, its construction, purpose
and impact on the city of Norwich.
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Medieval Life and the Church; suitable for KS 3 - £1.50 per
pupil.
This tour looks at the dominant role of the Church in medieval society
and how this was manifested in the Cathedral's art, architecture and
activity.
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The Dissolution of the Monasteries; suitable for KS 2 and 3 - £1.50
per pupil or £3 if combined with a Monks' Trail.
A tour that focuses on the effects of the Dissolution on Norwich Cathedral
- the fabric of the building, the monastic community and how its closure
affected the city beyond. This tour can be combined with a Monks'
Trail.
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The Civil War; suitable for KS 3 - £2 per pupil
An exciting activity session that combines a pike drill in New Model
Army coats with a tour examining the impact of the Civil War and religious
tension on the life and fabric of the Cathedral.
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Cathedral artefacts handling session; suitable for all Key Stages
and above - £2 per pupil or £3 if combined with a tour.
A 'hands-on' session that asks what a range of different artefacts
can tell us about the lives and beliefs of past societies. This can
be combined with an introductory Cathedral tour.
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Medieval Realms - Interactive tours are
led on various topics including:
The Normans and the Cathedral foundation;
Construction
and design;
Art and architecture;
Medieval life
and costume;
The Benedictine Influence;
The power of the Church. |
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The Dissolution - A tour that takes a close
look at how the Dissolution affected Norwich Cathedral and its Benedictine
community. |
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The Civil War - A new activity session that
incorporates a Civil War trail around the Cathedral followed by interaction
with a Parliamentary soldier of 1643! £2 per pupil. |
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Mystery Cathedral Artefacts - Combining
a tour with a ‘hands-on’ session that asks what artefacts
can reveal about the past. |
