Educational Visits
Oliver Cromwell's House can facilitate an immersive, engaging and unforgettable educational experience. In addition to the House, we have our own Victorian Court Room and Cells that can be used for educational topics relating to Crime and Punishment, past and present or for the re-enactment of trials, such as the Littleport Riots or Charles I.
Available 7 days a week we offer
A 60-90 Minute Tour of Oliver Cromwell’s House with our expert costumed Guides covering –
Life in the Fens
Food, Drink and Farming
Childhood and Fashion
The English Civil Wars
Cromwell – A King in all but Name
Hero or Villain?
Cromwell and his Legacy.
This tour can be tailored to various Key Stage groups and is an ideal teaching aid for the following curriculum subjects. Here’s a few examples of curriculum based study. We have bi-lingual guides available for overseas study groups and tours available in French, German and Spanish.
Key Stage One
- The lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements.
- Significant historical events, people, and places in their own locality.
Key Stage Two
- A Local History Study. One case study being the importance of Oliver Cromwell’s House and the most famous former residents continues to resonate locally, nationally and globally.
Key Stage Three
- The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745
- A Local History Study
- Witchcraft in early modern Britain 1500-1750
Key Stage Four
- Oliver Cromwell’s House can feature within the Early Modern period and can comfortably aid in any of the three areas short, medium, or long studies whilst also offer the locality within a comfortable and engaging distance.
