Information for Schools
Thank you for taking part in beLong, the exciting Richard Long at Houghton Hall Education
Programme.
Activities
 1 hour writing activity focusing on one of Richard Long’s art works
 1 hour artist led creative land art workshop
 A curriculum linked sculpture trail
 All day access to explore the beautiful grounds of Houghton Hall until 1600hrs
NB: This is an outdoor visit within the grounds of Houghton Hall so children will need to be
dressed appropriately for the weather (suncream / wellies, etc. as appropriate) and in
clothes that are suitable for outdoors and participation in land art workshop).
Mobile phones
Please be aware that reception for mobile phones can be unreliable.
Group size
No more than 20 pupils per session accompanied by the appropriate ratio of teachers.
Your Visit – Essential Information
You have access to the grounds of Houghton Hall from 09:15 – 16:00 on the day of your
visit.
If you are arriving at your allocated workshop time please bring your group to the Court
Yard, here you will meet your writer and begin the first hour of your session, your writer will
accompany you to your first Richard Long Installation.
Your second session will take place in the Stables also in the courtyard; our project
volunteers will be with you to show you the way.
All writing and artist led workshop materials and a map of the sculpture trail will be
provided at the beginning of your sessions.
If you have arrived earlier than your workshop sessions please be aware that other groups
will be participating in their artist led sessions and be considerate. You are free to visit the
other Land Art installations in the grounds of Houghton Hall.
Toilets
Toilets are located close to the workshop area and volunteers will be on hand to show you
the way.
First Aid
You are responsible for the administration of first aid to any members of your group; a first
aid kit and defibrillator will be available in the workshop venue.
Evaluation
We have appointed an independent evaluator, Patrick Yarker, who may be in touch with you
before or after your visit. For this purpose, we will pass on your contact details unless you
state otherwise. There may also be a photographer present on the day so please obtain any
relevant parental permission in advance – we will ask teachers to sign a form on the day if
this applies, and identify any children who should not be photographed.
Getting to Houghton Hall
Please allow plenty of time for your travel and parking. Houghton Hall is situated half a mile
off the A148 King’s Lynn to Fakenham road, approximately 13 miles east of King’s Lynn and
10 miles west of Fakenham. Brown tourist signs indicate the turning off the A148.
This road takes you to New Houghton, and the main gates to the Hall are straight ahead.
Drive through the main gates and follow the drive up to through the deer park to the car
park. Address: Houghton Hall Norfolk, PE31 6UE (postcode for sat.nav devices.)
Parking
Car and coach parking is approximately 5 minutes walk from the Hall/Workshop space, so
please leave plenty of time to park before your designated workshop time.
You will organise your own coach travel and will be able to claim up to £100 by submitting
an invoice to the Sybil Charitable Trust c/o Fiona Roberts [email protected]
Picnic and play area
Adjacent to the car and coach park is a rustic play and picnic area which is ideal for break
times. Bring packed lunches and drinks. A wet weather contingency will be provided.
Disabled Access
Disabled access is available; please visit www.houghtonhall.com for more detailed
information and contact me directly if you have any special requirements.
Contact: [email protected]