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Cave Explorers
Location: City of Caves, Nottingham
Explore how the man-made sandstone caves have been used over time. Learn how archaeologists find out this information and get hands on with a mini-dig.
Students will get the opportunity to:
- Explore a unique set of historically significant caves with one of our expert guides.
- Learn how the way people have used the caves has changed over time from the 1400’s through to the 1940’s
- Get hands on excavating and interpreting a range of objects linked to our caves to understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed.
Curriculum Links: History
Suitable for | Key Stage 2 |
| Location | National Justice Museum & City of Caves, Nottingham |
| Key skills enhanced include | Problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis, vocabulary development, comprehension and working scientifically |
| Duration | 2 hours (either 10am – 12noon or 12.30pm – 2.30pm) |
| Number of students | No more than 30 students per session |
| Cost | £9 per student You can also combine this activity with one of our Courtroom Workshops , or museum workshops and enjoy a full day visit for just £11 per student. |
| Booking | Email learning@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk or call 0115 993 9811 |
