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The Discovery Centre

The new centre for the Diocese and Cathedral of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, for children and all those who work with them.

Facilities available :

FAMILY ACTIVITY DAYS

 

Booking essential, £2 per child/adult including refreshments

Contact: Mrs. Helen Woodroffe, The Children's Education Officer
The Discovery Centre, Angel Hill, St. Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1LS
Tel: 01284 748731 - Email: helen@discoveryc.fsnet.co.uk

 

 

School Visits and Workshops

St Edmundsbury Cathedral welcomes visits from school groups.A variety of workshops can be arranged to suit your curriculum requirements, but the following are already on offer:

The Edmund Story designed for KS1 and KS2, examines the story of the Anglo-Saxon King, Edmund.
Our Cathedral Friends designed for KS1, looks at the life of the Cathedral through the eyes of the angel, the mouse, the eagle and the wolf.
St Edmundsbury Cathedral - history in the making. designed for KS2 and KS3, examines the building and in particular the tower.
Signs and Symbols designed for KS2 and KS3, looks at symbolism within the Cathedral whilst giving an introduction to Christianity

 

DIY visits
If you prefer to plan your own time in the Cathedral, you still need to pre-book your visit. This ensures that your group is entered in the Cathedral Diary to co-ordinate with other activities, visits or services. We cannot guarantee entry if you do not book.

Publications

Resource packs will be available free of charge to all Suffolk schools as from Summer Term 2001. For other schools or full details please contact the centre.

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