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Things to Make and Do!

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Arts and Crafts

From papercraft replica artefacts to LEGO models and finger puppets, there's something to entertain children of all ages!

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Colouring and activity sheets

Activity sheets for all levels of skill, plus colouring sheets and dot-to-dot puzzles!

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Science Experiments for Kids!

Simple science experiments for kids to try at home

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Baking

Traditional Tudor recipes and modern ones we've given a Tudor twist!

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Knitted Hats

Knit a hat based on Henry VIII's bonnet or Princess Elizabeth's French hood, or have a go at a a mini Tudor hat, Hatch or Tudor Rose

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Arts and Crafts

From papercraft replica artefacts to LEGO models and finger puppets, there's something to entertain children of all ages!

 

 

Papercraft Artefacts

Models of objects recovered from the Mary Rose

Make your own compass sundial
Make your own Tankard
Make your own purser's chest
Make your own fiddle
Make your own gun shield
Make your own port piece (iron gun)

Advanced model - Parental assistance recommended!

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Papercraft Models

Models, dioramas and puppets of the Mary Rose, Henry VIII and the crew of the Mary Rose

Raise your own Mary Rose

All you need is:

  • Thin card that can be used in a desktop printer
  • The downloadable template (see below)

Instructions can be found HERE

Download the template!
Make your own Tudor Warship!

All you need is:

  • Thin card that can be used in a desktop printer
  • straws/coffee stirrers
  • paper (to make sails)
  • The downloadable template (see below)
Download the template!
Make your own Mary Rose at Sea scene!

Make your own Mary Rose at Sea scene!

 

Make your own Mary Rose at Sea scene
Make your own Pop-up Mary Rose!

Make your own pop-up Mary Rose!

Make your own pop-up Mary Rose
Make your own Henry VIII!

Colour and build your own "King on a Thing" version of Henry VIII, which looks marvellous sat on your shelf, mantelpiece or anywhere else!

Make your own Henry VIII!
Make your own Mary Rose crew finger puppets!

Print, colour, cut out and make your own finger puppets based on the Mary Rose's crew, and create your own adventures*.

*or just display them on your desk/shelf!

Make your own finger puppets!
Make your own Hatch the Tudor Dog!

Colour and build your own model of the Mary Rose's resident ratter, Hatch the dog!

Make your own Hatch
Make your own curious Hatch!

Make your own Mary Rose ship's watch dog -  that watches you!

 

Make your own Mary Rose at Sea scene
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LEGO brick built models

Models designed by our in-house team to be built with LEGO bricks

Hatch, the ship's dog
The raising of the Mary Rose
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Knitted Hats

Knit a hat based on Henry VIII's bonnet or Princess Elizabeth's French hood, or have a go at a a mini Tudor hat, Hatch or Tudor Rose - perfect for Innocent's Big Knit, which raises money for Age UK.

Henry VIII And Princess Elizabeth Beanie Hats
Knit a mini Tudor hat
based on examples found on the Mary Rose!
Knit a mini Hatch hat
Knit your allegiance to the House of Tudor!
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Colouring and activity sheets
Colour the raising of the Mary Rose
The cook activity sheet - Easy
The Surgeon activity sheet - Medium
The Master Gunner activity sheet - Hard
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Join the Dots!

Object 1
Join the Dots and identify the mystery object!
Object 2
Join the Dots and identify the mystery object!
Object 3
Join the Dots and identify the mystery object!
Join the Dots and reconstruct the Mary Rose!
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Science Experiments for Kids!

Simple science experiments for kids to try at home

Make your own Cartesian Diver!

You aren't allowed to dive on the Mary Rose wreck site, but you can still experience the fun of diving with your own Cartesian Diver!

Make your Own Cartesian Diver
Hologram on a phone
Make your own Holograms!

See one of our 3D artefacts as a miniature 'hologram' by following the instructions below to make your own holoprism!

Make your own holograms

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Tudor Bakes

Here are some traditional Tudor recipes and modern ones we've given a Tudor twist!

Ship's Biscuits

Make your own ship's biscuits - weevils not included!

Tudor Yule Log

Traditionally Yule logs were burnt on a fire. But they weren't edible so here's one that is!

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