Ancient Egyptian Civilisation

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Take a journey down the Nile with a trader, finding out about the objects Ancient Egyptians used in their daily lives and the importance of the Nile to travel and trade. End your journey in the Valley of the Kings, learning how the process of mummification was carried out. This hands-on workshop allows pupils to interact with real Ancient Egyptian artefacts whilst finding out more about life at the time.

1.5 hour workshop

£102 per class

Book This Workshop

If you are interested in booking this workshops for your pupils, please email learning@bradford.gov.uk

Cliffe Castle Museum

Address

Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Opening times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm

By public transport

Approximately 12-25 minutes walk from the railway station, 6-15 minutes walk from the bus station. Buses (for example Bradford to Skipton) pass the lower main gates. The 903 bus service operates from Keighley Bus Station and serves Cliffe Castle on a limited basis.

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