Sir John Moore
Foundation

Special Rates for School visits The Foundation are offering special rates for schools that book for the rest of 2010.

£50 towards a visit for the first 5 schools to book - Costs are normally two hundred pounds. This includes exclusive use for the day with a free lance educator, authentic object handling, school class re-enactments, drill and quizzes.

NEW INTERACTIVE HERITAGE RECEPTION AREA

Come and visit us on Mondays or Wedensdays in our new reception - to the rear of the Stables. Its free entry!

 

 

 

 

 

The Heritage Centre recreates life in the Sir John Moore School in Victorian times. Discover the village boys’ classroom, Headmaster’s study, dormitory and clock room. All are set in 1891 with breathtaking attention to detail, hands on displays and authentic sounds.

Explore Appleby’s story in the Community Gallery created by local volunteers.

Heritage Award Winner 2004

Appleby during the War - now showing in the Community Gallery

Highly Commended at the Leicestershire and Rutland Heritage Awards 2008 &

Museum of the Year 2008

Best Event for the Rat Pack Night at the 2009 Awards, Highly commended for the work with young people

http://www.renaissanceeastmidlands.org.uk/our_work/renaissance_heritage_awards/leicester.html

Find out about group visits

and school visits  

and, our latest exhibition

Appleby During the War

and our opening times

Call Deana for further information: 01530 273629