Schools
We welcome schools visits across our two sites, at our 18th Century restored working watermill in Hatfield and our 3rd Century Roman Bath House near Welwyn village.
Our themed workshops are aimed primarily at Key Stages 1 and 2 and are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout term time.
Find out more below and to book please contact us at museum@welhat.gov.uk or on 01707 357 850
Workshops
Breadmaking Workshop
This workshop begins with a guided tour of our 18th Century working watermill, led by our Miller. See the mill in action, use quern stones to grind grain and learn how cogs and gears harness the power of the water to produce flour...
Farm to Fork Workshop
Our Farm to Fork workshop offers a unique experience for young learners to gain understanding of the food production journey that results in the creation of a staple of our diet, bread...
Little Red Hen Workshop
Using the story as inspiration, children will learn about how wheat grows, the processes involved in creating our food as well as important life lessons about helping and sharing with each other...
The Great Fire of London Workshop
This workshop uses a visit to our mill and breadmaking as a 'step into' interactive experience for exploring the history of the Great Fire of London....
Discovering the Romans Workshop
You'll receive a tour of the Bath House from one of our Museum Guides and learn how to take a bath, Roman style...
Loan Boxes
Welwyn Hatfield Museum Service tells the story of the people who have lived, worked and played in Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and the surrounding area. These loan boxes allow you to bring a small part of our museum into your school to bring classroom topics to life through a range of cross-curricular activities.
Each box contains objects and teaching materials relevant to the box subject.
Loan boxes are available on the following themes:
- The Mill - STEAM activity box
- Roman Life
- Toys through Time.
Boxes are available to hire at a cost of £25 for a 2 week period. Please contact us at museum@welhat.gov.uk or on 01707 357 850 to arrange your hire.
