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!
Merlin Entertainmens is the largest European entertainments company operating in Europe. Merlin runs 100 attractions in 22 countries cross four continents.
Our business is about creating unique, memorable and rewarding visitor experiences, achieved through the passion and dynamism of our teams, and having a unique portfolio of iconic brands.
The finest Tudor town house of its period in Britain, with furnished rooms and garden. Education room available for use. Costume-led faciliated visits available based on Numeracy, History the Tudors and Science, Technology, Mathematics. Self-led Tudor activity pack. Tudor Treasure Chest handling collection.
Family & Disco Sessions, Skating Lessons, Parent & Toddler Classes, Children's Birthday Parties, Function rooms for hire, discounted rates for groups! - Open all year round, 7 days a week!
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Have you ever wondered what happens inside a sewage treatment works, or how we clean water to the highest quality standard?
Our dedicated Waste Awareness Team visit schools and young people groups across the city delivering a variety of programmes, to people of all ages and abilities, from one off presentations and workshops to a series of interactive sessions.
Forest Schools Education Ltd (FSE) is a non-profit social enterprise, with the vision to create the most highly trained, motivated and passionate facilitators all around the world.
IWM is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day, covering all the armed forces - Army, Navy and Royal Airforce (RAF).
Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity. It has more than 32,000 members, manages and protects over 7,250 acres of land on 87 nature reserves and 2 nature parks and runs 9 visitor centres. The aim of Essex Wildlife Trust is to Protect Wildlife for the Future.
A 12 hole roman-themed mini golf course with ball lifting aids, and short or soft putters so that even toddlers can play.
Eight state of the art bowling lanes using the latest computer technology, giving super accurate scoring and bowling speeds. Fully automated bumpers for the less experienced bowlers programmed to rise on their turn, so you hit a pin every time.
They also have 2 high standard 18 hole golf courses to get stuck into with the older kids!
Minnowburn is on the southern edge of Belfast, its meadows and woodlands rolling down to the Lagan river - perfect for a short stroll or the start of a longer walk.
Dander along the burn that gives the area its name, beeches towering above, past where generations of children fished for minnows.
These high chalk cliffs look out onto the English Channel, giving far-reaching views towards the French coast.
Vita Sackville-West, the poet and writer, began transforming Sissinghurst Castle in the 1930s with her diplomat and author husband, Harold Nicolson. Harold's architectural planning of the garden rooms, and the colourful, abundant planting in the gardens by Vita, reflect the romance and intimacy of her poems and writings.
We are the world’s leading charity in promoting the works, life and times of William Shakespeare.
A large leisure facility and dry ski slope providing Skiing, Snowboarding, Toboggan and Sno-Tubing with a fully licensed bar and restaurant. Kids must be over 4 to take part in activities.
Our friendly staff and accessible Town Centre location makes for lots of fun, for you and the family, all year round. Whether you are a complete novice or a regular we are always happy to see you. What are you waiting for?...get your skates on.
A charming 17th-century half-timbered dovecote at Wichenford Court. The building, although small, is very striking.
World Cup winners' medals from West Ham's three 1966 stars are the pride of the east London club's collection.
The medals won by Bobby Moore, Sir Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters are on display in the museum at the club's Upton Park home - as are others won by the club's most celebrated players.
Scotland's largest & oldest keep. There's a dungeon alongside artwork by Raeburn & Van Dyck. School visits are available by arrangement, and focus on Mary, Queen of Scots and the 1st Earl of Mar. There is an education/teachers and restricted access pack available. The approximate length of a school visit is 2 hours.
The Hive on Moss Bank Park is an exciting new site aimed to inspire more people to be creative and to grow food at home. The Hive offers a unique learning experience inspiring pupils of all ages and abilities to explore and actively learn about cooking and growing food, wildlife and the environment.
Within the grounds of EDF Energy’s Cottam Power Station, sits Cottam Nature Reserve, a haven for wildlife which school groups can access.
Visiting groups are based at the Nature Centre, which is managed in partnership with Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield and Mansfield. The Centre has a fully equipped classroom space, and have access to a range of habitats in this unique environment.
Lichfield Cathedral offers excellence in learning outside the classroom, for which we hold both the Heritage Education Trust’s prestigious Sandford Award and Ofsted’s Learning Outside the Classroom badge.
This is the perfect place to relax, create and enjoy painting your own ceramic item. An ideal activity for children, adults, birthday parties, rainy days and sunny days. Choose from over 120 ceramic items and a selection of 30 colours to create a master piece or a simple handprint.
Discover Eastleigh’s past, and meet Mr and Mrs Brown a local locomotive engine driver and his wife. There is always something new to see with a regularly changing programme of special exhibitions, workshops, talks and events, plus Family Friendly activities, cafe, and gifts.
Guided Tours, Baking and craft activities for pre booked groups available throughout the year. Picnic area and plenty of space to just play. Please note limited opening times.
The Bushcraft Company offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget.
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.