The impressive five-story house, preserved to reflect the Victorian era, offered a captivating glimpse into the world of Charles Dickens. During the guided tour, students explored the rooms and learned about the history of the home, as well as the lives of Dickens and his family. They also had the opportunity to view a remarkable collection of artefacts, including first editions of his works, original manuscripts, and personal items owned by Dickens.

Adding an interactive twist to their visit, students worked in groups to take part in an escape room challenge inspired by A Christmas Carol, where they had to "unlock the hearts" of Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley. The activity was a fun and engaging way to bring Dickens’ characters to life while encouraging teamwork and creativity.

“The trip was fun. I learned a lot about Charles Dickens and his family. I loved it!” Joey.H

“The museum was amazing! The first thing we did was the escape room, and let me tell you, it was challenging, but fun. We were given clues on how to solve the mystery of unlocking Scrooge’s heart.” Saffa.B

“Year 7 students engaged enthusiastically with the activities, impressing the director of the museum, who praised their strong reading skills, especially as they were the youngest group the museum had hosted! Mr Ricks - Key Stage 3 English Leader

“Exploring the house felt like stepping back in time - ghostly but enchanting. I particularly enjoyed the escape room; working together as a team to solve the riddle was challenging, but that’s what made it so enjoyable.” Suraiya.R

“I had the best time learning all about Charles Dickens. I still can’t believe he had 10 children, jaw-dropping! We even saw his wife’s personal room, where she would draw, write, and sew. Overall, the visit was awesome! Emily.C

“The tour was incredible as we discovered so much about Victorian history. The escape room was so cool as we learned so many fascinating facts about how Scrooge found his heart.” Inaaya.A

“I found the museum visit very educational and believe it will help me better understand how wealthy Victorians lived. My favourite part was the escape room challenge.” Carmen.T

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