Education centre
Where Learning Comes Alive
Sandford Award Winner 2008 awarded by the Heritage Education Trust. The award is granted in recognition of the excellence of their educational services and facilities and their outstanding contribution to Heritage Education.
About Us
Innovative Education in an Inspiring Setting
The award winning Education Centre at St Albans Cathedral brings all manner of subjects to life in original and surprising ways.
From history, English and geology to maths, art and design, music and RE, our enriching programmes compliment the National Curriculum.
Trained teachers lead small groups and instil a sense of wonder discovery and fun. We work with all ages, faiths and abilities and welcome schools and youth groups from all over the UK and overseas.
Pupils become the people that lived, worked and worshiped in this beautiful cathedral. They uncover its dramatic past and explore the meanings and symbols in this vibrant centre of Christianity.
We look forward to welcoming you and your pupils to the Cathedral.
Take a look at the link below to view the Virtual Visit
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Trails and Workshops for all ages
The Education Centres trails and practical workshops are centred on the building and its history. Using role play, costume, objects and the building itself, pupils encounter the stories of St Albans Cathedral and learn in new and inspiring ways.
They may be humble monks or powerful bishops, silent Victorian children, Roman soldiers far from home or pilgrims at the end of a long journey.
They may witness Alban's martyrdom, survive the Black Death or rise in revolt. They may uncover hidden signs, make a mosaic or try to measure the building with a balloon. A fascinating and thought-provoking day in this magnificent setting can provide new skills, deeper understanding and a stimulus for further study.
Where to find us
St Albans Cathedral Education Centre
Sumpter Yard
St Albans
Hertfordshire AL1 1BY
Tel: 01727 890212
Fax: 01727 836223
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Mission Statement
St Albans Cathedral Education Centre offers the Cathedral as an educational resource reaching across the National Curriculum. Working in partnership with schools, it aims to provide a wide range of trails and workshops to enhance the learning outcomes experienced by pupils through a visit to the Cathedral. Led by a core team of qualified and experienced teachers, we work with groups from across the key stages, from all backgrounds and all levels of ability. We believe in quality teaching for all and develop our trails and workshops so that our visitors enjoy themselves and are enriched, inspired and affirmed in this very special place.
The Education Centre is part of the Cathedral's Education Trust – charity no.299317.
All Education Centre staff and volunteers have been CRB checked.