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Children's Activities at Place House Hall

Place House, Bluecoat Yard, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9HL

  • 08 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Ware’s Grade I listed medieval hall, Place House Hall, will be open on Sunday 8th September 11.30am - 4pm with history activities for children all day Refreshments will be on sale

Come and meet Nurse Constance who will tell you about life as a child in the 17th century and enjoy free history activities including dressing up in Tudor clothes, trying 17th century handwriting, dismantling a wooden scarf joint and putting back together, designing a coat of arms etc

In 1685, Place House became a school for young Christ’s Hospital children which had been founded by King Edward VI. Place House and its surrounding outbuildings became a home and place of learning for many young boys. The Bluecoats (called this because of their distinctive uniform) became a familiar site around Ware for many years.

Children must not be left unattended please

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:
11.30 - 16.00

Location & directions

Place House, Bluecoat Yard, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9HL

Contact on day:
Anne Haworth
Telephone number:
+447527895769

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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