Educational Resources
The resources below are designed to support the teaching of pilgrimage and Christianity in School and Colleges.
Virtual Tour
In 2018, photographer Paul Brittain created a virtual tour of the Shrine Church which can be visited as part of Google Maps. Click here to go to the Virtual Tour.
Information Booklets
The Walsingham Story - How it began
The History of Pilgrimage to Walsingham
What do pilgrims do at Walsingham?
Special Pilgrimages - larger pilgrimages and events
Videos
Why Walsingham?
Hear all about the Walsingham story and why so many people visit this small village in Norfolk.
What do Pilgrims do?
What do people actually do when they come on pilgrimage to Walsingham?
Tour of the Shrine Church
Take a trip around the Shrine Church to see what it looks like and what can be found there.
Story of Walsingham Part 1
What happened to Lady Richeldis?
Story of Walsingham Part 2
Medieval Pilgrimage
Letters to Walsingham
Stories of healing at Walsingham
Lamps and Plaques
Prayer Lamps and Plaques
Medieval Monks
Medieval Monks - Tales from Medieval Walsingham
Pilgrim Voices
A series of video clips of pilgrims talking with accompanying teacher resources.
Download the accompanying teacher notes and resources for the videos below:
Lived Experience - Walsingham Pilgrim Voices Teacher Notes and Ideas
Walsingham Pilgrim Voices
Why do you come to
Walsingham?
Walsingham Pilgrim Voices
What do you get from coming to Walsingham?
Walsingham Pilgrim Voices
Has anything amazing happened to you?
Teacher follow up resources booklets KS2
Teacher follow up resources booklets KS3-5
General Resources
Other Resources
He is risen- But what happened next?
A free booklet for children telling the stories of the events from Easter Day up until Pentecost. Contains stories, colouring, puzzles and much more!
Advent Booklet for families - Journey with Mary
So spend some time together as a family and join Mary on her amazing journey! Bible passage to read, reflection, prayer and activities.
Children's Pilgrimage - Footsteps of Faith
Our 2021 Children's Pilgrimage was online so you can use it anytime! Videos, reflections, activities and crafts exploring 'feet' in the Bible!
Activities
Useful websites
Together at Home (Weekly resources to share with families at home)
Roots on the web (Offering free family worship resources)
BBC Bitesize