Dragon Hall

Dragon Hall Background Information

http://www.dragonhall.org/images/stories/Dragon%20Hall%20background%20information.pdf

Downloadable information pack about the history of Dragon Hall, how it was used, and the materials used to build it.

Dragon Hall Medieval Resource Pack

http://www.dragonhall.org/images/stories/Medieval%20Dragon%20Hall%20pdf.pdf

Full of detailed information about Dragon Hall and Norwich during the medieval period. This 40 page download explains how Dragon Hall was constructed, how merchants would have traded, the influence of the wool trade on Norwich and its people, and discusses the life of Robert Toppes, who built Dragon Hall.

Learning Programme for Key Stage 2 and 3

http://www.dragonhall.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=73

We offer a range of educator-led sessions suitable for Tudor, Local Study and Medieval Realms. Most school groups carousel around a number of learning sessions lasting 35 - 45 minutes. Choose from the following: Tour of Dragon Hall, Timber handling session, Merchants' Marks art session, Medieval / Tudor Procession stressing differences between rich and poor, providing a rare chance to process through a unique space, and a Walk along Historic King Street finding out about how Norwich has changed from Tudor times to the present day, looking for evidence in the buildings.

How to obtain

Our school events programme is continually developing. We will be introducing Foundation, KS1 and KS3 sessions in the near future. In the meantime we would be delighted to work with you to develop bespoke sessions.
Fill in the online enquiry form, or contact the Learning and Development Officer on 01603 677623/677624 or email learning@dragonhall.org for more information.

Looking at Norwich Buildings

http://www.dragonhall.org/images/stories/Preparing%20to%20visit.pdf

A downloadable activity booklet which encourages children to look at historic buildings. Suitable for Key Stages 2 and 3. It uses pictures of five Norwich buildings. A good preparation for a visit to Dragon Hall.