1066 Country

This extraordinary collection of historic towns and villages would be a challenging and stimulating subject for an essay. The landscape is littered with the remains of Roman and Norman castles and there are countless museums, exhibitions and specially designed sites that…

Africa Alive!

Voted Best Suffolk Attraction 2010. Discover hundreds of African animals and birds. Giraffes, zebras, rhinos and ostriches roam together as they would in the wild on the “plains of Africa”. Magnificent lion enclosure, lemur encounter, WildZone indoor adventure…

Anglian Water Education

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of our Sewage Treatment works with Anglian Water's award winning Education program. Free interactive sessions including a guided tour of the site, a look into the hidden world of micro-organisms, a chance to use filtration to…

Arundel Wetland Centre

Arundel Wetland Centre is a 65-acre reserve offering the opportunity to explore the natural environment. We aim to encourage a sense of wonder and appreciation for the environment through positive outdoor experiences. Younger students can experience the environment using…

Banham Zoo

The ultimate fun-filled day out. Almost 1000 animals from around the world. Daily feeding talks and displays. One of the most exciting birds of prey displays in the UK. Live presentations, giraffe house, safari road train, play areas and interactive activity and education…

Bank of England Museum

This fascinating Museum tells the story of the Bank since its foundation in 1694 to its role in today’s economy. Interactive displays, audio-visuals, games and artefacts help explain its many and varied roles. There’s even a genuine gold bar which may be handled!…

Battersea Zoo

This magical children’s zoo is located next to the river Thames in London’s beautiful Battersea Park. See monkeys, lemurs, coati and crawl down the tunnel to meet the meerkats. Talk to the mynah birds or chat to the parrots before stopping to watch the playful otters. Wriggly snakes, slimy giant snails and shy mice are all waiting in the Mouse House!

Out in the field see our Shetland pony graze and our lovable donkeys chase each other as the pigs take a mud bath! Have fun and test your skills as you climb, balance, swing and build…

Beaulieu

Beaulieu is one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions and provides a stimulating environment for educational activities, these are closely linked to the needs of the
National Curriculum and are stimulating, informative and fun.

Beaulieu is one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions and provides a stimulating environment for educational activities, these are closely linked to the needs of the National…

Blackgang & Robin Hill

The Isle of Wight's two most popular visitor attractions each provide a day's worth of fun and "edu-tainment" for thousands of school children each year. Both parks offer an array of stimulating play and themed attractions including several thrilling rides,…

Bockleton Study Centre

Bockleton Study Centre provides high quality outdoor education in North Worcestershire. A Victorian country mansion, the centre can sleep up to 88 in dormitories, and 60 under canvas. It is set in 20 acres of woodland gardens with a further 12 acres and our own lake within easy walking distance.

Bockleton is run by Birmingham City Council and provides outdoor and environmental activities for groups. In addition to Birmingham education establishments, we welcome enquiries from…

Brading Roman Villa

Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Romano-British archaeological sites in the UK. The award-winning Museum and Visitor Centre offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain, from beautifully preserved mosaic floors to an extensive collection of Roman archaeology.

As a heritage charity education is at the core of our objectives. We offer a range of services for schools to support the National Curriculum. We accommodate all levels of students…

Coral Reef Waterworld

Be Excited … in a tropical World of water fun!

From Pirate Ships to Snake River Flume Rides, enter the tropical World of Coral Reef, Bracknell’s Water World for the ultimate fun day out. Climb aboard the Pirate Ship as the…

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Get Closer to Wildlife! With over 250 species of animal including Giraffe, Lions, Rhino, Zebra… to name a few, in beautiful spacious parkland and Gardens. Our educational talks take place outside and are for all key stages. We also have 3 classrooms that can be hired. We have big lawns and shelters for picnics.

Our new Giraffe walkway lets you get eye-to-eye with these amazing creatures, or you can walk amongst lemurs in our Madagascar exhibit. Ride on the railway around the Park or climb…

Didcot Railway Centre

The only place in the world where 170 years of railway history comes together with a replica 1840 broad gauge train running next to today's high speed railway. The Railway Centre recreates the golden age of the Great Western Railway with a fine collection of over 20…

Dinosaur Adventure

Family attraction and a unique day out for everyone. The closest you'll get to experiencing Jurassic Park is tracking through the woods at Dinosaur Adventure. Arachnophobia giant spiders web, Dinosaur Trail, unearth Jurassic fossils, adventure play, reptile encounters…

Hautbois Residential & Activity Centre

Hautbois residential and activity centre is the perfect venue for conferences, away days and team building Activities and Residential set in 28 acres of beautiful Norfolk countryside on the River Bure. Hautbois has it all; with 40 beds, 7 campsites, an environmentally-friendly…

Hilltop Outdoor Centre

Hilltop is a friendly, family run centre providing an array of outdoor adventure Activities and Residential, field studies and team work challenges. Set in 26 acres of woodlands, Hilltop offers a superior outdoor devlopment experience. Activities and Residential onsite include:…

Knockhatch Adventure Park & Ski Centre

Knockhatch for learning and fun Activities and Residential linked to the curriculum. Talks on Birds of Prey, Farm Animals and Hands On Experiences can be created especially for your group. Large Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas set in 80 acres of countryside. Activities and…

Leeds Castle

Listed in the Doomsday Book, Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold, royal residence for six medieval Queens of England, palace of Henry VIII and a 1920s country house.

School groups can tour the castle, explore the parklands, gardens, yew maze and underground shell grotto plus let off steam in the Knight’s Realm Playground. Bespoke 30 to 40…

Lord’s Tour

Guided tour of Lord's Cricket Ground including the Long Room, MCC Museum, Real Tennis Court, Mound/Grand Stand, Media Centre and Indoor School. Tours of Lord''s Cricket Ground are available throughout the year. When your expert guide leads you around this world-famous…

New Forest Wildlife Park

The New Forest Wildlife Park is home to a fascinating array of mammals and birds. We aim to help visitors understand and respect the planet we share with them.

Our Nature Trail is set amongst the beautiful woodlands of the New Forest National Park. Watch the North American otter swim underwater, the native shy Eurasian otter sleeping and enjoy…

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, famous for hosting BBC Springwatch, is a natural haven for wildlife as well as a place where rare wildfowl breed. Pensthorpe tries to encourage its visitors to take an interest in conservation and the environment by providing a fun and interactive…

Pleasurewood Hills Family Fun Park

Plenty of Thrills at Pleasurewood Hills in 2011. Escape to the exciting 50-acre family fun park for adventure and entertainment, with a mix of rides and shows there's something for the whole family to enjoy. Thrill-seekers will love the amazing rides -'Wipeout'…

Safety Centre (Hazard Alley)

Interactive safety education centre for Primary school children (7-12 yrs). It is a "must do" for schools seeking innovative ways of introdusing children to elements of the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum. 12 life-sized scenarios inside a 10,000 sq ft facility.…

Shanklin Chine

Visit this famous leafy gorge, the Island’s earliest attraction - much loved by poets, artists and writers. The winding path, with its steep sides, a magical place for rare plants, woodland, wildlife (red squirrels) and enchanting waterfalls, the stream winds its way to the sea. Enjoy its peace and tranquillity and natural beauty. After dusk, during the main summer months, subtle illuminations create a different world.

New for 2012, the Heritage Centre presents the ‘HISTORIC JUBILEE EXHIBITION’ - Turner’s Isle of Wight Landscapes and the Discovery of Shanklin Chine.  Following…

Southwold Lighthouse

Southwold Lighthouse stands in the middle of the historic resort of Southwold, in the heart of the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast. The Lighthouse provides a waymark for vessels navigating the East Coast and guides vessels making for Southwold Harbour. 

Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

Standing 170-metres over Portsmouth harbour, the Spinnaker Tower offers a unique experience for your pupils. With spectacular views over the South coast, discover the city of Portsmouth and its fascinating 1700 years of maritime history. The brave can also adventure across the large glass floor 100 metres high!!

The Spinnaker Tower is the highest publicly accessible viewing tower in the UK. Pupils can enjoy magnificent 350° views over Portsmouth, the Solent and the South Coast from 3 viewing…

St Catherine’s Lighthouse

A light to warn shipping was first established on the Southerly tip of the Isle of Wight in 1323. Today the distinctive octagonal tower of St.Catherine's Lighthouse provides a waymark for vessels navigating in the English Channel and a guide to vessels approaching the…

Stansfeld Outdoor Education Centre

Stansfeld is situated on the outskirts of Oxford within 17 acres of woodland. With easy access to the city and countryside alike. It sleeps up to 64 in dormitories and 12 in smaller rooms. There are excellent catering facilties, a dining room, a classroom and a recreation room.

Stansfeld is part of the Outdoor Learning Service of  Birmingham City Council and situated on the outskirts of Oxford in 17 acres of private grounds by the Shotover Country Park. …

Thames River Services

Passenger boat services from Westminster to Greenwich and the Thames Barrier. Thames Barrier trips from April to October only. All year round for Greenwich. Cruise past The London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe, The Tower of London and Tower Bridge,…

The Canterbury Tales

Step into The Canterbury Tales and take a 40 minute audio guided pilgrimage complete with the sights, sounds and smells of medieval England. Groups join Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful characters on their journey from London to the Shrine of St Thomas Beckett in Canterbury…

The Living Rainforest

The Living Rainforest is a live, growing rainforest under glass near Newbury. It successfully brings together free ranging animals, butterflies, lizards & birds alongside over 300 species of plants to recreate the Amazon rainforest bursting with energy. The Living Rainforest…

The Needles Park

Home of the famous coloured sand cliffs. Ride the chairlift to the beach to see the Needles Rocks and Lighthouse. Make your own unique Alum Bay coloured sand souvenir. Watch craftsmen making glass and sweets right before your eyes. There are also a variety of children's…

The Observatory Science Centre

Spectacular Science! This discovery centre has a unique link with astronomy, operating within the former home of The Royal Greenwich Observatory. 100+ interactive hands-on exhibits indoors and outside provide opportunity to bring fun and science together. To find out, to…

The Sustainability Centre

Enjoy Activities and Residential introducing eco-friendly ideas. See yurts, tipis and straw bale building, study a habitat or pick a topic from our website. Lots of hands-on outdoors and in with specialist Activities and Residential fro small groups and whole class experiences.…

Winston Churchill’s Britain at War Experience

Journey back through an educational experience to the home front of World War II Britain. See the London Underground air-raid shelter where thousands spent sleepless nights. Learn about rationing, the work of British women to aid the war effort, the evacuation of children,…

Woburn Abbey

History comes to life at Woburn Abbey, home to the Dukes of Bedford for over 300 years. Children have the opportunity to be Science and Transported back in time as they make their way through the many rooms which house amazing antiques, art work and personal items. Learn…

Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Safari Park offers a full day out for schools packed with opportunities for learning and fun. Drive through the exciting safari to see elephants, tigers, rhinos and many more animals through your coach window. Visit the Wild World Leisure Area for close encounters…

Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure Park

A unique, fun learning experience for children of all ages. Experience a wide range of animals at close quarters plus other fun Activities and Residential such as tractor rides and outdoor play areas. Woodside offers education rooms, pre-visit for teachers who have already…

World Rugby Museum’s Workshops & Seminars

Twickenham's inspirational setting allows you to turn a corporate box into a classroom, for one of our subject specific, cross-curricula workshops and seminars. Offered in conjunction with a Stadium Tour, and journey through the World Rugby Museum, the package promises…

WWT London Wetland Centre

WWT London offers schools unique learning opportunities and exciting encounters with London’s wildlife such as our ‘Great Pond Safari’. With sessions led by experienced, enthusiastic staff, teachers can expect the best from a Learning Outside the Classroom…

ZSL London Zoo

Alive with knowledge; Explore, enjoy and discover everything about wildlife, conservation and endangered species. With over 720 animal species, exciting and innovative new exhibits and heritage-listed buildings almost as famous as their inhabitants, ZSL London Zoo is a fun…

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Alive with knowledge; Set in 600 acres of panoramic scenery and rolling Chiltern Hills, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is an adventure for school groups on an altogether different scale. Spend the day learning more about our amazing elephants, see the high-flying birds of the world and…