Framlingham Castle (English Heritage)

Framlingham Castle
Framlingham
Suffolk
IP13 9BP
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/visit_frameset.asp?Property_Id=23

Telephone

01728 724189

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
An exterior view of Framlingham Castle

Framlingham is a magnificent example of a late 12th-century castle. Built by Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, the castle, together with Framlingham Mere, was designed both as a stronghold and as a symbol of power and status - as befitted one of the most influential people at the court of the Plantagenet kings. Architecturally, the castle is notable for its curtain wall with mural towers, an early example of this design.

Today the imposing stone walls and crenellated towers with their ornate Tudor chimneys dominate, while the grassy earthworks around the castle are subdued reminders of its outer defences. To the west, the Mere provides a stunning setting.

Please note: Entry also includes access to the Lanman Trust's Museum of local history.

Venue Type:

Castle or defences

 Admission charges

Discounts

  • English Heritage

Framlingham Castle
Framlingham
Suffolk
IP13 9BP
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/visit_frameset.asp?Property_Id=23

Telephone

01728 724189

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Chosen Heir or Impostor? Discovery Visit

Mary Tudor is about to hear if she will become Queen. Join Master Will and Mistress Beth as they prepare for her arrival at Framlingham Castle and ask you to sign an oath of allegiance to her. Explore the castle, join in hands-on activities and discover the arguments about who should succeed to the the throne and their impact on the lives of rich and ordinary people in Tudor England.
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Key Stage: 2 History

How to obtain

Call 01223 582732 to arrange a 1 hour session on weekdays during term time. Price £60 per group of up to 30 pupils until April 2009, £75 per group after April 2009. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19493 for more information.

Mistress Maud's Medieval Merriment Discovery Visit

Meet Mistress Maud and learn about life in a medieval castle. Where did they get their water and who cooked the food? What was life like for both rich and poor? Explore this beautiful castle with Mistress Maud using a mix of handling material, role play and fun! Finish off the merriment by learning a simple medieval dance.
Duration: 1 hour
Key Stage: 1, 2, History

How to obtain

Call 01223 582732 to arrange a 1 hour session on weekdays during term time. Price £60 per group of up to 30 pupils until April 2009, £75 per group after April 2009. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19493 for more information.

 paper-based and downloads

Framlingham Castle Teacher's Kit

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/upload/pdf/Framlingham_TK.pdf

A downloadable photocopiable teaching resource sheet for use in the classroom. The teacher's kit is essential for pre-, during and post-site visit work and includes: site history, site plans & tour, documentary sources, activities, photos & reconstruction artwork, details of how to visit and supporting resources information.

Creator

  • English Heritage Education

How to obtain

Please click on the link to download.

Framlingham Castle
Framlingham
Suffolk
IP13 9BP
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/visit_frameset.asp?Property_Id=23

Telephone

01728 724189

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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