19.11.25 – Harris Museum (Wallace and Gromit)

The children visited the Harris Museum in Preston to explore the exciting Wallace and Gromit exhibition. Before the visit, they completed a worksheet to help them think about the significant people they have been learning about in class. This prepared them to make links with the creator of Wallace and Gromit, Nick Park, who is a significant figure from Preston, the same city in which the Harris Museum is based. During the exhibition, the children learned about Nick Park’s life, achievements and his influence on entertainment and television. They discovered how his imaginative characters and stop-motion animation have inspired audiences around the world. While exploring the displays, the children observed original models, storyboards and behind-the-scenes materials.

They were encouraged to write about what they saw, heard and felt, helping them reflect deeply on their experience. Many children commented on the creativity, humour and detail in the models and sets, and how inspiring it was to learn that such a famous animator comes from their own local area. The visit not only strengthened their understanding of significant individuals in history and culture but also sparked excitement and curiosity about animation, creativity, and storytelling.