Home Education: Human traces - Ages 10+
Wakefield Museum Stores, Ossett, WF5
Thursday 4th February 2027
In this very special hands-on session for home educated children aged 10+, we will be visiting the Wakefield Museums and Castles Storage Facility in Ossett to investigate some of the museum collection's most personal objects.
In the session, we will:
Please note: This workshop is strictly for children aged 10+. Please do not book children under the age of 10 on this session or bring additional children under the age of 10 to the session.
Places are very limited due the nature of the activities that participants will take part in. We therefore ask that only one adult accompanies each booked group to allow more places for children.
Please also be aware this is unfortunately not suitable for people with a nut allergy.
Location: The Wakefield Museums and Castles storage facility is located in Ossett. There is free parking on site and it is also reachable by bus. The exact location and bus route information will be provided to those who book onto the sessions. If you wish to discuss location details prior to booking please email us.
If you would like more information about the workshop please email us at [email protected] .
This session is delivered in partnership with the Community & Family Learning Team at Wakefield Council’s Adult Education Service.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. (Please note this number is only monitored during office hours Mon-Fri.)
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details at the door.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be offered on this event.
In the session, we will:
- search for ancient fingerprints on old clay pots
- imagine who the wearer of a Roman shoe might have been
- have the privilege of examining ancient bones to discover what they can teach us about the lives of real people from long ago
Please note: This workshop is strictly for children aged 10+. Please do not book children under the age of 10 on this session or bring additional children under the age of 10 to the session.
Places are very limited due the nature of the activities that participants will take part in. We therefore ask that only one adult accompanies each booked group to allow more places for children.
Please also be aware this is unfortunately not suitable for people with a nut allergy.
Location: The Wakefield Museums and Castles storage facility is located in Ossett. There is free parking on site and it is also reachable by bus. The exact location and bus route information will be provided to those who book onto the sessions. If you wish to discuss location details prior to booking please email us.
If you would like more information about the workshop please email us at [email protected] .
This session is delivered in partnership with the Community & Family Learning Team at Wakefield Council’s Adult Education Service.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. (Please note this number is only monitored during office hours Mon-Fri.)
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details at the door.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be offered on this event.
