Education Service, North Pennines Heritage Trust, Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria, northern England

- Organise an Educational Visit to Nenthead Mines. Further information...

- Planning an Underground Tours of Carr's Mine. Further information...

- Workshops available at Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre:

i.)

Beastie Safari - Key Stage 2

Enjoy fieldwork in the beautiful surroundings of Nenthead. Use magni-

jars and identification keys to learn about animals and their habitats.

ii.)

Alternative Technology - Key Stage 2&3

iii.)

Glow in the Dark - Key Stage 1

Observe and experience light and darkness inside a Victorian Lead Mine.

Find out what life was like before electricity and take part in a creative

‘Glow in the Dark’ workshop.

iv.)

Pennine Village - Key Stage 2&3

This is a programme of activities developed to support the investigation

of local history relating to silver and lead mining on Alston Moor, Cumbria

and, in particular, the community of the village of Nenthead, providing the

opportunity to make a comparative study of the village of Nenthead – how

it grew and changed over the years.

v.)

Rock Safari - Key Stage 2&3

Search for examples of different minerals, crystals and metal ores

washed down from our 18th century spoil heaps. Use sorting and

branching database techniques to identify finds.

vi.)

The Power of water - Key Stage 2&3

Visit Nenthead Mines and learn what life was like for the miners and their

families. Learn about the Power of Water with our large interactive display

and pan for minerals taking home your finds.

vii.) Virtual History (1750-1900) - Key Stage 3

Visit Nenthead Mines and Heritage Centre and use all of our resources

to further research a related topic within your own classroom, supported

by our Virtual Learning Environment.



		Visit Us - Organise an Educational Visit to Nenthead Mines. Further information... - Planning an Underground Tours of Carr's Mine. Further information... - Workshops available at Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre: i.) Beastie Safari - Key Stage 2 Enjoy fieldwork in the beautiful surroundings of Nenthead. Use magni-jars and identification keys to learn about animals and their habitats. ii.)Alternative Technology - Key Stage 2&3 iii.)Glow in the Dark - Key Stage 1 Observe and experience light and darkness inside a Victorian Lead Mine. Find out what life was like before electricity and take part in a creative ‘Glow in the Dark’ workshop. iv.) Pennine Village - Key Stage 2&3 This is a programme of activities developed to support the investigation of local history relating to silver and lead mining on Alston Moor, Cumbria and, in particular, the community of the village of Nenthead, providing the opportunity to make a comparative study of the village of Nenthead – how it grew and changed over the years. v.) Rock Safari - Key Stage 2&3 Search for examples of different minerals, crystals and metal ores washed down from our 18th century spoil heaps. Use sorting and branching database techniques to identify finds. vi.)The Power of water - Key Stage 2&3 Visit Nenthead Mines and learn what life was like for the miners and their families. Learn about the Power of Water with our large interactive display and pan for minerals taking home your finds. vii.) Virtual History (1750-1900) - Key Stage 3 Visit Nenthead Mines and Heritage Centre and use all of our resources to further research a related topic within your own classroom, supported by our Virtual Learning Environment. - Organise an Educational Visit to Dilston. Further information... - Workshops available at Dilston Castle: i.) Fantasies and Fairytales - Key Stage 1 Enjoy an interactive day of enchantment and storytelling in the beautiful surroundings of Dilston Castle and Chapel. ii.)Off With His Head - Key Stage 3 - Click here for a Provisional Booking Form. - Click here for a Statement of Risk Assessment. The website is currently being updated- if you would like more info on specific workshops please contact us and we will send them via email or post < Back to Services