Selly Manor

Our Year 2 trip to Selly Manor was an absolute delight! The experience was both educational and engaging, providing our students with a wonderful opportunity to step back in time and explore history firsthand. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed warmly by the knowledgeable and friendly staff. Their passion for history was evident and contagious, capturing the imaginations of our young learners right away. The guided tour was superb, filled with fascinating stories and interactive elements that kept the children captivated. They particularly loved dressing up in period costumes and trying their hand at traditional games and activities. The manor itself is beautifully preserved and offers a fantastic glimpse into Tudor life. The rooms are meticulously maintained, each filled with interesting artifacts and displays that made history come alive for our students. It was evident that a lot of thought and care had gone into creating an immersive and educational experience. One of the highlights of the trip was the hands-on workshop where the children had the chance to work in groups to make their own garden village. This not only reinforced what they had learned during the tour but also allowed them to express their creativity. The facilities at Selly Manor were excellent, with clean, well-maintained restrooms. The gift shop was also a hit, offering a range of reasonably priced items that the children were excited to purchase as souvenirs. Overall, our trip to Selly Manor was a resounding success. It provided an enriching experience that combined education with fun, leaving our Year 2 students with lasting memories and a deeper understanding of George Cadbury and Bournville. We would highly recommend Selly Manor to other schools looking for an engaging and educational outing. Thank you to everyone at Selly Manor for making our visit so special!

Great hands on trip for the children to experience what life was like during 1666.

Staff were very knowledgeable about the Great Fire of London and brought learning to life for the children

The children enjoyed learning about the Tudor topic in an interactive and real environment. They also linked their learning to our class text in English - Treason.

The staff were very knowledgeable and were happy to answer any of the children's questions. The buildings and interior was beautiful and the children were awestruck by the rooms they viewed. The children very much enjoyed the costumes and games sections and imagined themselves as the characters they may have been back in the Tudor period.

This is a super venue that has so much to offer. Our children loved the Tudor life session.