Key stage 3
Our Key Stage 3 programme delves deeper into the mysteries of Castlewellan Historic Demesne. Expect your group to explore the little-known areas of the Annesley Walled Garden and Arboretum and, through hands-on activities, discover how the legacy of past occupants have shaped the landscape they see today.
Natural Art – Children explore Lady Annesley's work, the colours, and textures of the natural world to create individual and group pieces of art.
The Lost Words – Literature in Nature – Using the wonderful Spell Songs book by Robert Macfarlane and discovering our wild spaces children will explore creative writing challenges.
Woodland Management – What makes a woodland a woodland? In the past and present how do humans impact the ecosystem?
Plant Power – What do plants need to survive and how have they evolved to be adapted to their environment.
Hugh Annesley's Legacy – Children explore the wonderful life of the 5th Earl Annesley and how his legacy lives on today.
