03/02/26 – Lancaster Castle

We went on a school trip to Lancaster Castle to learn about the Pendle Witches. The castle
is very old and was used long ago as a place where people were kept and questioned.

During our visit, we learned about what life was like over 400 years ago and why people
were afraid of witches. We found out that some of the people accused were poor and
different, and that fear caused many unfair decisions.

We explored parts of the castle and listened carefully to stories about the past. The trip
helped us understand why it is important to be kind, fair, and not judge others.

We enjoyed our visit and learned a lot about history and how we can learn from the past.

This trip linked to the History curriculum, where we learned about significant events from the
past and how people’s lives were different from today. It helped us understand that evidence
and fairness are important when learning about history. Furthermore, it gave the children
insight into key historical people in our locality of Lancaster.

The visit also supported English, as we listened to information, asked questions, and wrote
about our experiences using clear sentences and new vocabulary. It was also linked to
PSHE, helping us think about kindness, fairness, and treating others with respect. We
learned how fear and rumours can hurt people and why it is important to make fair choices.
We concluded our trip by evaluating whether the Pendle Witches were heroes and villains,
the children loved discussing this and drawing their own conclusions.

The trip helped us learn in a real place, making history come alive and helping us remember
our learning.