Educational Visits

• Experience Victorian Justice: Students will step back in time to experience the 19th-century legal system in our preserved Civil Court and prison cells. 

• Educational Focus: This course highlights the significance of crime in Victorian Liverpool, legal system prejudices, and the evolution of laws and prisoners' rights. 

• Interactive Learning: Characters like ‘Judge George’ and the ‘Prison Guard’ guide students through history, allowing them to ask questions and explore a lesser-known aspect of St George’s Hall. 

• Curriculum Alignment: The visit covers local history and themes in British history beyond 1066, in line with the National Curriculum.

• Historical Cases: Delve into individual court cases from the 1800s, such as the case of James Wignall, to understand the legal and social context of the era.

• Council Chamber Experience: Students get the unique opportunity to sit in the official Council Chamber and possibly meet the Lord Mayor of Liverpool. 

• Understanding Governance: The tour helps students understand local government, the impact of council decisions, and the importance of civic engagement. 

• Active Participation: Encourages students to voice opinions, discuss societal issues, and appreciate the historical significance of Liverpool Town Hall. 

• Curriculum Alignment: This visit supports the KS2 Citizenship programme and local history studies as outlined by the National Curriculum.

• Social Class Insight: Students explore the daily life of the Molyneux family and their staff during the Victorian & Edwardian eras. 

• Historical Roles: With guides like the ‘Butler’ or ‘Housekeeper,’ students learn about life at Croxteth Hall and even perform tasks as serving staff. 

• Immersive Experience: Provides a deeper understanding of family life, children's experiences, and the servant class in the Victorian era. 

• Curriculum Alignment: Aligns with local history studies and extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066, following the National Curriculum.

The Servant’s Hall in the mansion has a selection of domestic items from the past that groups can book for History Detectives; to handle, work out their uses and contrast them with their modern-day equivalents. Teacher’s notes and worksheet pdf will be provided.

Hands-on History

• Interactive Learning: Students can explore historical items such as toys, laundry equipment, kitchen tools, and more. 
• Victorian Inventions: Learn about the innovations of the Victorian era and how they have influenced modern life.

Victorian Christmas

• Seasonal Exploration: Discover the traditions and customs of a Victorian Christmas, bringing history to life during the festive season. 

The Victorian Walled Garden is a beautiful ‘secret garden’ – a place to learn about gardens, food, plants and growing.

• Exploration and Learning: This peaceful garden, hidden by high walls, offers students a chance to learn about Victorian horticulture and enjoy the scenic beauty of the garden paths. 

• Historic Features: Notable features include heated ‘Flue Walls,’ a Mushroom Growing House, and decorative fruit trees. 

The Country Park provides acres of space to discover a variety of natural habitats in a heritage setting. Ideal for wildlife discovery, river studies, minibeast hunts – but also as a place for physical activity, using the lawns, fields and woods. 

 You may also want to visit Croxteth Park Miniature Railway - please see their Facebook page for more details.

Run by Neighbourhood Services Company Ltd, Croxteth Park Farm also offer educational visits. Please visit www.croxtethparkfarm.co.uk for more information.