Key Stage 1 (4-7)

Key Stage 1 (4-7)

In the first two years of compulsory education (Key Stage 1/5-7 years), pupils begin to explore their local environment. If the school is lucky enough to have a museum nearby, it will be an important starting point in their development. Further afield, there are activity-based museums such as the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden, the Science Museum and the Wellcome Foundation museums in London, or the various museums of childhood in Derbyshire, Edinburgh and the Victoria and Albert in Bethnal Green; all of which are popular venues for Key Stage 1 students.

Many providers cater for both day and short-term residential adventure activities, and both the National Trust and Forestry Commission run activities specifically tailored for the KS1 age-group.

Children are often interested in the theatre and music, and usually begin with trips to pantomimes and musicals in Key Stage 1. You can find guidance on ‘kids’ theatre in London here, and over in East Anglia there is the Norwich Puppet Theatre with Bristol Old Vic in the West Country; there’s bound to be a good venue near you!

Suitable Venues

A spectacular stretch of coastline boasting dramatic cliffs

A great beach, and more: some of the best rock pools in the country, good surfing, masses of wildlife and views of the distinctive island - the Great Mewstone. Wembury is a great starting point for lovely inland and coastal walks to Wembury Woods and the Yealm Estuary, and around Wembury Point. Finish your trip with a slice of Gemma and Jennifer's home-made cake in the Old Mill Café.

The only museum of its kind in Europe

Based at Nottingham's old county gaol, the Museum explores the fascinating history of crime and justice through time.

Education

This unique museum houses three courtrooms, a prison and police station plus a collection of over 40,000 legal, police and prison-related historical objects and artefacts, including the HM Prison Service collection.

Freedog is not just a trampoline park. It's total escape. It's Freedom. It's leaving daily life behind. It's Potential, and it's success.

Competition size pool with serious diving pit and teaching pool. Diving may be restricted to the public at times best to check ahead.

Birthplace Project - The David Livingstone Centre is currently closed for refurbishment 

Uncover a world of chocolate delights

With over 25 years' experience and more than 2,000 school groups attending each year, Cadbury World offers a unique experience that gives fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation's favourite chocolate brand.

Hasty’s Adventure Park occupies five hectares of agricultural and grassland by Clacton Airfield.

Are you ready to Safari and come face to face with some of the fastest, tallest, largest and cutest animals around?... 

Then welcome to West Midland Safari Park, voted 'Most popular tourist attraction in the West Midlands' by children and parents from the region. 

The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England.  Set in a tranquil green open space at the centre of Oakham, step back in time and enjoy this remarkable monument from Norman England.

The Castle has recently been awarded a substantial grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund for restorations and improvements.  

Children’s author Michael Morpugo and his wife Clare founded Farms for City Children in 1976. The charity now owns three farms in the west country of which Wick Court is one. We welcome around 3,200 children and 400 teachers a year.

Children’s author Michael Morpugo and his wife Clare founded Farms for City Children in 1976. The charity now owns three farms in the west country of which Wick Court is one. We welcome around 3,200 children and 400 teachers a year.

Nethercott House is a traditional mixed dairy, beef and sheep farm in the heart of Devon..

Children’s author Michael Morpugo and his wife Clare founded Farms for City Children in 1976. The charity now owns three farms in the west country of which Wick Court is one. We welcome around 3,200 children and 400 teachers a year.

Wick Court is a small-scale traditional livestock farm, with sheep, beef cattle, pigs and poultry.

Fire Safety Education for Schools

SafeSide is attached to a working fire station (West Midlands Fire Service HQ) and offer our own home safety scenarios for your students to learn about every aspect of fire safety. So this is the place to be if you are wanting to focus on fire safety, plus road safety and the wider work of the fire service.

Fire Safety Education for Schools

SafeSide is attached to a working fire station and offer our own home safety scenarios for your students to learn about every aspect of fire safety. So this is the place to be if you are wanting to focus on fire safety, plus road safety and the wider work of the fire service.

Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi was created in tribute to Ferrari’s passion, heritage, excellence, innovation and performance. Each area and attraction in the Park brings to life a different part of the Ferrari story, from Cinema Maranello with its film about Enzo Ferrari to Formula Rossa capturing the speed, power and freedom of a F1™ car.

The Discovery Barn

As one of the best family attractions in Essex there’s so much to do here at Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay whatever the weather. We’ve farmyard friends with daily animal activities including lamb bottle feeding, a huge Reptile House and awesome birds of prey. Race around the indoor play, and go wild in the outdoor play areas bouncing on our vast jumping pillow… boiiing!

A medieval townhouse, located on the doorstep of York Minster

Once home to the Lord Mayor of York, the building was long-forgotten and was scheduled for demolition until York Archaeological Trust restored it to its former glory, giving you the chance to experience what it would be like to live over five hundred years ago.

Schools

The world famous JORVIK Viking Centre is a ‘must-see’ for visitors to the city of York and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK.

Norton Conyers is a late medieval manor house with Stuart and Georgian additions.

Bonbon voyage!

The "Musée du Bonbon“ with its hundreds of old exhibits and documents is a unique place that offers a wonderful insight into the history of the production of liquorice, fruit gums and bonbons. Fans and friends of old advertising materials from the time around the turn of the first millennium will rejoice in a wide range of historical posters and packaging of all kinds.

Here in Yorkshire, close to the centre of the town of Pontefract, you’ll find everything we make in our Pontefract factory as well as products from some of our international sites!

iFly Indoor Skydiving makes for the ideal family day out, for families looking for something special. Referred to as 'The Smile Factory', ear-to-ear grins are guaranteed. What's more, anybody can fly from the ages of 4 to 104! 

Pre-booking advised, so book now to experience the magic of flight!

iFly Indoor Skydiving makes for the ideal family day out, for families looking for something special. Referred to as 'The Smile Factory', ear-to-ear grins are guaranteed. What's more, anybody can fly from the ages of 4 to 104! 

Pre-booking advised, so book now to experience the magic of flight!

Experience what it is like to really fly, in a fun and safe environment.

Two Kings, One Day

Visit the location of the Battle of Bosworth. Re-live this famous turning point in British history - the death of a King and the birth of the all powerful Tudor dynasty!

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells the dramatic story of the Battle of Bosworth on 22nd August 1485, which marked a major turning point in English history.

Brunel's SS Great Britain is one of the most important historic ships in the world. When she was launched in 1843 she was called the 'Greatest Experiment since the Creation'. It was the first modern ship, with an iron hull - a revolution in design. People could barely understand how she could float.

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