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Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - The Rise and Fall of Bedford Castle
Bedford Castle dominated the town for two hundred years and was destroyed following a siege in 1224; Find out why this local event changed the course of England’s history! Dates: Sun 20 Booking and More Information

Home Education Session Egyptians In this session we try to illustrate the vastness of the Egyptian time period. You will find out facts about Egyptians, the pyramids, their Gods and key artefacts that aided our understanding of the age. There will also be an opportunity to make a sarcophagus and other Egyptian themed craft. Dates: Tue 22 Booking and More Information

Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - A Tour of St. Paul's Church
St Paul’s has stood at the centre of Bedford life for over a thousand years. Step inside this beautiful church to learn more of its fascinating history and its importance to the development of Bedford.
Dates: Thu 24 Booking and More Information

Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - Bedford in WWII
A walk that reveals the way of life of Bedford in WWII and some of the surprising roles that the town played in the war effort. Dates: Sun 27 Booking and More Information

Home Education Session The Romans Romans (KS2)
Our Roman Session details how the Romans invaded Britain, whilst challenging some misconceptions about the Roman soldiers and imagining what it was like for those already settled here. The children will have the opportunity to handle artefacts used by Roman people in ritual, games and daily life. They will compare models of a roman villa with an iron age roundhouse, consider the Roman soldier’s diet and a selection of children will also get to try on costumes. This session supports learning objectives in the KS2 curriculum relating to History, English Speaking and Listening.
“Really interesting, lots of hands- on experiences for the children.”

All children attending the workshop need to be accompanied by an adult. The supporting adult does not need to book a place. Please use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee. If a booked place is no longer required please let us know so that it can be made available to another family. The minimum group size is 15 participating children and their accompanying adults. No refunds are given unless we have to cancel the course, you can however transfer your place to another family. Just let us know the name the place was booked in. Dates: Tue 29 Booking and More Information

Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - A Tour of St. Peter's Church
St Peter’s is one of the oldest Saxon churches in Bedfordshire. It has withstood attacks by the Vikings, two world wars and has been a part of Bedford life for a thousand years. The church has a rich history to reveal. Dates: Wed 30 Booking and More Information