Toy Workshops

Our Toy Workshops offer a great range of educational benefits for schools, covering topics for KS1 & KS2 such as Toys through Time, Change and Materials. We offer four sections within a workshop with interactive elements and opportunities for discussion. This includes an object handling session, a craft session, a play session and a visit to the Toy Museum. Object handling gives children a chance to share ideas and learn about the different materials and age of the toys with the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice. The crafting and play sessions are both interactive stations for the children to use their creativity, while the Toy Museum is a great space for children to discover old and new toys and spot the differences and similarities between them.

Our Toy Museum offers a range of toys and pastimes to explore from Georgian dolls to Victorian toy theatres, 19th century card games and 20th century cars and trains.

KS3/KS4 English and Drama Workshop 

This workshop has been designed to support English and Drama students. The workshop begins with a PowerPoint presentation on the theatrical and literary stories and figures of Penshurst Place, including Masques and Juvenile Theatre. The action then moves to our Garden Room where the students will create their own Victorian-style Toy Theatres, complete with programmes and a cast of modern-day actors. There is then an opportunity to perform their own short interpretation of traditional fairy tales or plays in our Stage Garden to encourage exploration of themes and performance.

The Drama Workshop lasts approx. 2 ½ hours and can be tailored to the needs of the school. It may also be incorporated into a Cultural Enrichment Day with the inclusion of a House or Garden Tour by our experienced guides, along with free time to explore the Gardens, Woodland Trail, Toy Museum and Adventure Playground.

Whilst You're Here...

After the morning workshop, schools are welcome to enjoy our Gardens, Adventure Playground, and Woodland Trail (weather dependent) which is included within the price.  School groups are also able to book a space for lunch or independent study and extra resources are available on request. There is also a picnic area and seating within the playground if preferred, and a Gift Shop and café available near the playground and Visitor Entrance.

Book Your Visit

Booking an educational trip to Penshurst Place couldn't be easier, simply email us at contactus@penshurstplace.com or give us a call on 01892 870307