Y e a r 2 E x p l o r e L e w e s C a s t l e
Year 2 pupils enjoyed an inspiring day of hands-on learning during their visit to Lewes Castle, where their classroom history lessons were brought vividly to life.
The day began with a guided tour of the historic castle grounds. Pupils explored key locations within the site and discovered how the castle’s clever design once protected its inhabitants. Teachers reported that the children impressed staff and guides alike with their knowledge, confidently identifying important defensive features such as the original motte, the gatehouse and portcullis, the surrounding towers, and the narrow arrow slits used by Medieval archers.
In the afternoon, pupils delved deeper into the daily life of those who lived and worked inside a Medieval castle. They learned about the many different jobs needed to keep such a busy fortress running smoothly, from cooks and servants to knights and noble families. The highlight for many was dressing up in authentic style Medieval costumes and taking part in lively roleplay sessions, enthusiastically acting out scenes from castle life.
Pupils returned to school excitedly sharing stories from their visit and eager to build on their new knowledge in the classroom.