Embark on an extraordinary voyage through 1,000 years of history with our immersive walking tour of Petersfield Town Centre. This workshop offers pupils a unique opportunity to witness the evolution of the town, both in recent memory and across the centuries.

Time-Traveling Exploration:

Guided by our knowledgeable educators, students will traverse the town, discovering how Petersfield has transformed over the ages before returning to the museum and art gallery to track these changes on historical maps. From changes within living memory to more distant historical shifts, this time-traveling tour brings history to life with engaging narratives and captivating visuals.

Photographic Insight:

Enrich the experience with the use of carefully curated photographs that vividly demonstrate the highlighted changes. These images act as windows into the past, allowing students to compare and contrast the Petersfield of yesteryear with the bustling town they know today.

Mapping the Changes:

The journey doesn't end on the streets. Upon returning to the museum, students will delve even deeper into the historical alterations. Explore the shifts through maps spanning different eras, offering a comprehensive understanding of how Petersfield has evolved and adapted over time.

Curriculum-Compliant Design:

Crafted to complement the National Curriculum, this workshop seamlessly integrates historical exploration with curriculum objectives. The immersive experience, combined with visual aids and historical documents, provides a holistic and enriching educational adventure.

Embark on a journey through time with Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery's workshop – where history isn't just observed; it's experienced.

About this workshop
Location:

We meet at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery (GU32 3HX) to drop of bags before taking our walking tour of the town.
The tour will finish back at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery where follow up activites will take place in the Victorian Courthouse.

Duration:

Walk: 45 mins
Activities: 45 mins
Total: 90mins

Number of students:

Number of students:, Max 35Adult to child ration - 1:8

Price:
Price:, £3.00 + VAT per student (only pay for those who attend).
Teachers, support staff and parent helpers - FREE
 


 

Additional information:

This workshop takes place outside in Petersfield town centre.
Teachers are asked to remind students to wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear.
The tour takes place over paved and tarmacked routes and is accessible to most with additional mobility needs.
The Museum and Art Gallery will run the workshop in all but sever adverse weather conditions (lightening, gale force winds).