Education Programmes
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Programmes

On site facilities include:

» Pre Visit (admits 1 teacher)

» Education Officers

» Classrooms

» Lunch rooms

» Toilets

» Gift Shop

» Wheelchair access

Click here to Download the 2008 Education Programme Leaflet

Explorer Programme
Choose two of our explorer programmes for a full day of activities...

Woodland and Wildlife (KS1 & 2)

Experience, record and measure the woodland habitat and its inhabitants.

Freshwater (KS1 & 2)

Record and study invertebrates. Investigate how they adapt to their environment. Please note that this activity involves a 20 min walk.

Art (KS1 & 2)

From observational drawings to finished screen or relief print. Make clay models and owl masks.

Film and Exhibition (KS1 & 2)

Discover the science behind gunpowder and the history of the site.

Archaeology (KS1 & 2)

Become an archaeologist, uncover objects in our dig box and learn to identify artefacts.

Rockets (KS1 & 2)

Make and fire an air powered rocket.

Team Building (KS2)

Outdoor physical and mental team activities that are challenging and fun.

Orienteering (KS2)

Learn how to navigate using a map.

Victorian Costumes & Work (KS2)

Try on authentic Victorian costumes including crinoline dresses. Hear how these costumes changed our lives completely and how we worked in that time..

Charges:

£4.35 per pupil for two
explorer sessions.

Adults free.

Times:

10 am to 2:30 pm

Group Sizes:

Minimum 20 to maximum 120

Team Building

Rocket Building

Victorian Costumes