School trips, group visits - Educational Visits

Teacher Placements Coming Soon

1 May 2012 - 31 Dec 2012
This FREE placement provides an excellent opportunity to visit Flat Holm Island, a small island just 5 miles from the Cardiff coast. The Island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is also a Local Nature Reserve with significant geological interest. This practical day will provide teachers with curriculum based activities and resources that can be used in the classroom.

Teachers will:
• Compare the ecology of a sheltered and exposed shore & identification of rocky shore species.
• Explore Flat Holm’s geology, identify fossils and look at the coastal processes & geological changes.
• Investigate the effects of litter on the environment through a ‘litter timeline’.
• Calculate their global footprint and look at ways to reduce this at home
• Learn about Flat Holm’s Educational programmes & facilities.

Visit the website for the latest dates

This event is being held at: Flat Holm Island

The Science of Sport - Key Stages 1 and 2

3 May 2012 - 20 Jul 2012
Taking part in sporting activities is great fun and can also improve general health and wellbeing by helping us to be more active, confident and happy. Understanding the science involved with different sports can also enhance understanding about performance and in this hour long session Eureka! will aim to show you how.

Speed, precision, stamina and balance are crucial elements for many sports and your class explore some of the forces which can affect them such as friction, air resistance and gravity. We’ll also explore how advances in science have changed what we wear and the impact on some of the equipment which we use.

This interactive show will be full of audience participation so be prepared to warm up and join in!
How to book
• Please call 01422 330012 during office hours, bookings unfortunately cannot be made via email/online
• Places cost £6.25 per child with 1 free adult with every 5 children.
• Bookings are for groups of 10 or more children at Key stage 2..
• Choose from either a 10am or 11am arrival.
• Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance of the preferred date.
• Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

This event is being held at: Eureka! The National Children’s Museum

The Ancient Greeks - Key Stage 2

14 May 2012 - 20 Jul 2012
Take a step back in time to explore this ancient civilisation through our interactive and humorous workshop.

In this hour long session, your class will meet a variety of characters from the period including Eureka!’s very own Archimedes. In a series of playful activities they’ll find out about the daily life of an Ancient Greek, learn about some of the myths and legends played out in Greek theatre and discover some interesting facts about the many different Gods and Goddesses through a special game of ‘Play Your Gods Right!’

They will also take a look at the origin of the first Olympic Games and the whole class will have the opportunity to compete in our own version of the Pentathlon, with all participants receiving a winner’s medal.

A fun packed session which will make a great re-cap or introduction to this topic.

How to book
• Please call 01422 330012 during office hours, bookings unfortunately cannot be made via email/online
• Places cost £6.25 per child with 1 free adult with every 5 children.
• Bookings are for groups of 10 or more children at Key stage 2.
• Choose from either a 10am or 11am arrival.
• Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance of the preferred date.
• Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

This event is being held at: Eureka! The National Children’s Museum

Win 3 tickets to The Lion King!

15 May 2012 - 15 Jun 2012
Tell us about your best ever school trip and be entered into a prize draw to win 3 tickets to see the Lion King at The Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday July 17th. Tweet #besteverschooltrip or e mail us on info@educationalvisits.com and you will be automatically be entered into the prize draw which will be drawn on 15th June 2012.

This event is being held at: Educational Visits

Special Children's Day 2012

19 May 2012 - 19 May 2012
Special Children's Day welcomes children with special needs and their families and friends to ZSL London Zoo on Saturday 19th May.

Over 4,000 people attend this unique event each year, and with increased specialist facilities and number of staff, as well as special 'interactive events', Special Children's Day at ZSL London Zoo is an exciting and exceptional event not to be missed.

Not only that, but all tickets for this special event are being offered at a reduced rate.

We are pleased to announce that ticket prices for this year’s event have been frozen from last year’s:

All children up to 18yrs: £8.50 (Normal Zoo price £17.00 for children up to 16yrs)
One Carer per family: FREE (Carer must be over 18yrs)
Additional Adults: £12.50 (Normal Zoo price £22.00)
Children under 3 years: FREE

This event is being held at: ZSL London Zoo

Night at the Museum*

19 May 2012 - 19 May 2012
Join the Black Country Living Museum in its annual celebration ‘Night at the Museum’ when along with hundreds of European museums, galleries, libraries and heritage sites, it will open its doors after hours for this special evening event at half the usual admission price. As dusk falls, the Museum will be illuminated by gas and candlelight offering an atmospheric setting for a family night out. Visitors can enjoy musical entertainers; street performers, choirs singing in the chapel and brass bands performing in the Workers’ Institute. Join in with circus skill games, animal balloon making and face painting. Tuck in to tasty traditional food and drink and enjoy an evening full of traditional family entertainment.

*This is a pre-purchase only event.

Book HALF PRICE tickets for Night at the Museum online at www.bclm.com/bookings or call 0121 520 8054

This event is being held at: Black Country Living Museum

10K and Fun Run

20 May 2012 - 20 May 2012
See Website for details

This event is being held at: Newby Hall and Gardens

Garden Tour

22 May 2012 - 22 May 2012
Learn about the history of the walled garden and go behind the scenes of the award winning gardens with the Head Gardener. 1.30pm.

This event is being held at: Burton Agnes Hall

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