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• Anglo Saxon and Viking

Anglo Saxons & Vikings

Explore the turbulent world of the Anglo Saxons and Vikings in 10 th Century AD in this exciting, hands-on workshop. Arrive at our settlement just after a Viking raid has taken place and see the effects it has had on the Anglo Saxon community. Our historical characters will help you examine what life was like for these two groups of people; considering home life, religion, work, battle, trade, food, language and geography. We can offer a single focus day on either Anglo Saxons or Vikings, or a combined programme for a compare/contrast study of both - just let us know what you prefer when you book.

Learning Outcomes:

Group size:.

This programme can accommodate 12-228 children . You will be allocated to a site (either Old Hall or Farm) depending on your group size and our availability.

Please note that groups of 100+ can only be supported from mid June - end of July. For large groups, period music and/or a falconry demonstration can be arranged for an additional charge.

Activities:

The programme will be mainly held outside (weather depending), so our team make a final decision about specific activities on the morning of the event. However, typical activities include: shelter building, outdoor cookery, threshing/winnowing, deer walk and weapons. Don't worry if the weather is poor, we have an indoor programme that is just as exciting and engaging so you won't miss out!

Our advice is to wear sensible shoes, dress warmly and for the weather. Remember - we are a period site without central heating!

Children are welcome to come dressed up for the visit. Consult our costume information sheet (PDF,177KB)  for some outfit ideas.

This is our most popular programme and as a result, we recommend booking as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment. Make an enquiry using our Schools Enquiry form or contact us to discuss your requirements at [email protected] / 01625 374428.

Risk Assessment:

Information about risk assessments and our health and safety procedures for this workshop.

Download our Viking information pack (PDF,1.50MB)  as either a pre or post visit resource.

School Testimonies

‘A brilliant day had by all! Best school visit I have been on in 5 years of teaching. Staff were all brilliant and made it thoroughly enjoyable.’ (St George’s CE Primary School)

‘Overall this was the best trip I have ever been on! Staff were helpful and engaging. The amount of activities on offer was great- my class didn’t stop and loved every minute of it. Thank you to all of the staff. I will definitely be coming back.’ (Belgrave Academy)

'"Best day ever!” Many of our children said. The staff pitched the activities to our varied age groups effectively.’ (Exam Primary School)

'Thank you to both of the leaders of the day for the way in which they bring history alive and give the children quality learning experiences. The presentation is excellent.’ (Mersey Drive Catholic Primary)

Photograph Credit: Margaret Clark

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School trips

Educate and inspire

Visit some of the region's best nature reserves and allow our experienced education team to take your class on a journey of discovery.

We offer a wide range of educational programmes in line with the National Curriculum, and Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.  All of our programmes are fully risk assessed.

Find a spot for your school trip

We offer school visits at:

• Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston.
• Mere Sands Wood, Rufford.
• The Hive at Moss Bank Park, Bolton.
• Environmental Resource Centre at Seven Acres Nature Reserve, Bolton.
• Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve, Merseyside.  

Each location offers a range of habitats and wildlife, making them the perfect locations for hands-on, outdoor learning sessions for all ages.

Please take a look at the options below to find the perfect location for your trip.

Brockholes Visitor Village by Bentham Imaging

Brockholes Nature Reserve School Visits

Brockholes Nature Reserve is host to a ground-breaking floating visitor village, and offers spectacular views of lake, woodland, river, meadow, grassland, pond and hedgerow habitats.

Conveniently located just off Junction 31 of the M6 at Preston, Brockholes is perfectly placed for schools across the region. We can host school groups of up to 105 children (subject to availability). Brockholes has a wide variety of outdoor settings for your class, waiting to be explored. We have multiple outdoor classrooms based in our woodlands (fitted with seating circles), as well as a purpose-built pond dipping platform. 

When booking a school visit led by our Education team, your school will have the use of one of our indoor classrooms, The Activity Room or The Lookout. The Activity Room is located on the Visitor Village and The Lookout is a short walk away, both offer stunning views across our lakes. You will have an enthusiastic and experienced member of the Education team dedicated to your group throughout your visit, guiding the children on their outdoor adventure.

We offer a wide variety of workshops for school visits including Habitats, Minibeasts, Pond Dipping, Bushcraft/Survival, Stone Age, Maps, Rivers and Environmental Art. For our full range of workshops click below.

Brockholes School Visits.pdf

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve School Visits

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve is located in Rufford, in the heart of the Lancashire countryside and is easily accessible from the A59. The reserve has a variety of habitats including woodlands, lakes and meadows, and is a beautiful wildlife haven waiting to be explored.

We can take up to groups of 60 children for school visits at Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve. When booking a school visit led by our Education team, your school will have the use of the Field Studies Centre, which is located next to the car park. You will have an enthusiastic and experienced member of the Education team dedicated to your group throughout your visit.

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve has an outdoor classroom (fitted with a seating circle) which is located in The Pines woodland. The reserve has accessible pathways around the site.

We offer a wide range of educational workshops that cater for young people of all ages, including Habitats, Minibeast, Bushcraft/Survival, Plants and much more. A full list of workshops can be found below.

We are able to offer a limited number of funded Countryside Stewardship visits for school groups at Mere Sands Wood. This educational visit aims to educate schools about how Lancashire Wildlife Trust uses grazing and traditional farming techniques to help positively manage the habitats at Mere Sands Wood.

Mere Sands Wood School visits.pdf

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The Hive at Moss Bank Park School Visits

The Hive is located in Bolton’s iconic Moss Bank Park and offers a unique outdoor experience for visiting school groups. The Hive is made up of a series of gardens adorned with natural play equipment.

You will have an enthusiastic and experienced member of the Education team dedicated to your school visit at The Hive. They will be available throughout your visit, guiding the children on an outdoor natural adventure.

Our school visits at The Hive are fully outdoor visits and we are able to take school groups of up to 35 children (maximum) at The Hive. We have an outdoor classroom (fitted with seating circle) and accessible pathways through the site. On a school visit led by the Education team, the outdoor classroom at the top of the site can be closed off for your school group when the site is open to the public. Toilets are available in Moss Bank Park café.

We offer a wide range of educational Workshops that cater to children of all ages. Specific programmes include Minibeasts, Plants, Bushcraft/Survival, Sensory Hive Adventure and much more. A full list of workshops can be found below.

The Hive School visits.pdf

Bolton Environmental Resource Centre School Visits

The Environmental Resource Centre sits on the edge of Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve, making it the perfect setting for children to explore the natural world. With an array of habitats, including woodland, wildflower meadows, heathland, wetlands and Bradshaw Brook running through the reserve.

We can take up to groups of 35 children for school visits at Bolton Environmental Resource Centre. When booking a school visit led by our Education team, your school will have the use of the indoor classroom, which is located upstairs in Environmental Resource Centre. The indoor classroom has a floor to ceiling windows that look out onto Seven Acres Nature Reserve. There is an accessible lift in the building for wheelchair users. You will have an enthusiastic and experienced member of the Education team dedicated to your group throughout your visit to Bolton Environmental Resource Centre.

At Bolton Environmental Resource Centre we run two full day workshops: Rivers or Habitats.

Bolton ERC School visits.pdf

Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve School Visits

Lunt Meadows is a wetland nature reserve situated on the banks of the River Alt in North Merseyside. Doubling up as a flood storage reservoir, it is home to a wonderful variety of bird life. It is also a fascinating archaeological site and home to one of just a few surviving Mesolithic settlements, providing an inspiring backdrop to learn about Mesolithic history.

We can take up to groups of 35 children for school visits at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve.  A new indoor classroom will be opening in 2024. In the meantime we are offering half day visits at Lunt Meadows or alternatively we can arrange an outreach visit at your school. At Lunt Meadows we have an outdoor classroom area where we are able to set up a bell tent to provide some shelter and there is a compost toilet available on site. You will have a knowledgeable and enthusiastic member of the Education team dedicated to your group throughout your visit to Lunt Meadows.

At Lunt Meadows we are able to run  Mesolithic Stone Age, Habitats, Mini-beasts and Pond Dipping workshops.

Lunt Meadows School visits.pdf

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School Trips to The North West

About the north west.

There are some lovely, vibrant cities to visit in the North West, with a range of exciting visits.  For art and music lovers, Liverpool is the place to go.  It has more museums and galleries than anywhere outside of London and it is of course home to the wonderful Beatles!

Or head to the thriving cultural city of Manchester – although it may have been built on the heavy industry of the Industrial Revolution, it has since re-invented itself as a world capital of arts.  If it’s history that takes your fancy, pay a visit to the walled city of Chester, which boasts the largest stone-built Roman Amphitheatre in Britain.

These are all fantastic locations for a diverse trip with lots of great opportunities.  You could also combine lots of these visits to fully explore the region so do talk to us about how we can tailor your itinerary to just how you want it!

Diverse Liverpool!

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Diverse Manchester!

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School Visits Lancashire

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Lancashire, or Lancs as it is often referred to, is a large county in North West England that includes towns such as Preston, Bolton and Wigan. Lancashire County Council is responsible for more than six hundred schools, including more than four hundred primary schools. If you also include Manchester, which was historically the central hub of the county, the area has the second largest concentration of people, behind London and the demand for school trips is huge.

School Trips and Lancashire's Industrial Heritage

In a historical context, every school child knows that the county of Lancashire was famous during the industrial revolution, with a skilled work force inherited from the local woollen industry, it was no surprise that the cotton mills located in the north west to take advantage of the skills, the rivers flowing down from the Pennines, and the abundance of rich coal seams at the heart of many Lancashire boom towns. This rich industrial legacy makes Lancashire a superb place to study the development of industry and its influence on British history. There are a great many textile museums, museums dedicated to steam, and of course the famous Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

Lancashire council itself helps maintain a number of museums that cover subject areas ranging from maritime history to stately homes. Their ethos is to provide your pupils with opportunities to explore and be expired by Lancashire’s rich heritage, through interactive displays and special events throughout the school year.

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World of Ancient Egypt Workshop - Byd yr Hen Aifft

Bring the history of Ancient Egypt to life through fun activities, interesting discussions on Mummification, Pyramids, Pharaohs and much more! Look and hold items from Egypt itself, try on Pharaoh crowns, and dress up!

Museum of Liverpool

Museum of Liverpool offers a great selection of curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups, from a session exploring Victorian childhood, to an arty 'Best Buildings' workshop all about Liverpool's stunning landscape. ...

Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum offers two curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups, both of which look at the Titanic and its passengers. ...

Leighton Hall

Leighton has 8 inspirational, educational visits for KS 1 & 2 children Indoor: House and Homes, Upstairs Downstairs Outdoor: Survival Skills, Food for Thought, Wildlife Habitats, Seasonal Art Seasonal: Spring into Nature, Victorian Christmas...

The Climbing Hangar Liverpool Matchworks

Indoor climbing centre offering coach-led, or teacher-led climbing sessions, promoting fundamental movement skills, social skills, and resilience. ...

Walker Art Gallery

Walker Art Gallery offers a fantastic selection of curriculum-linked workshops for groups, from its popular 'Storytelling with the Greeks' session - taking place in front of an epic painting - to 'Tour and draw', an exciting guided experience. ...

World Museum

World Museum offers a fantastic selection of curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups, from sessions on ancient civilisations, to activities in its planetarium, aquarium and bug house. ...

The Climbing Hangar Liverpool Sandhills

International Slavery Museum

International Slavery Museum offers a selection of curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups, from a session exploring the impacts of the transatlantic slave trade, to fascinating tours of the museum. ...

Kabannas Liverpool

Affordable school accommodation in the heart of Liverpool!...

Liverpool for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel

Early Islamic Civilisations

An exciting drama day, exploring Early Islamic Civilisations. Children will learn about the ancient city of Baghdad, the House of Wisdom and the key buildings, people and customs of the time through creativity that supports historical enquiry. ...

The Ancient Greeks

An action-packed day of drama focusing on the Ancient Greeks. Children will learn about Greek myths, Greek Gods and the lives of the ancient Greek people exploring the different City States, the Olympics and more! ...

Viking School Days

At Viking School Days we provide a range of school visits, workshops and online resources. Through a dynamic combination of acting, questioning and role-play we bring the exciting world of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to life in your classroom! ...

Mayan Civilisations

An exciting drama day, exploring the Mayan Civilisations. Children will learn about Mayan inventions, Mayan games, the Mayan currency and how they bought and sold, the Mayan diet and how this was dictated by farm land and conditions. ...

The Vikings

An fun and participatory day of drama exploring Viking history. Children will learn about the history of the Vikings, exploring their traditions and way of life and considering how this relates to their lives today. ...

Anti-Bullying

Altru Anti-Bullying workshops encourage children to value difference and diversity, encouraging them to see the special qualities in themselves and others. ...

Lancashire Merseyside School Workshops

Is your school located in Lancashire Merseyside? A huge range of workshop providers can bring the learning experience to you! Allow your students to benefit from specialist knowledge about your class subject or topic..

CSI - Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Science STEM Workshop

British Values

Three British Values Days to Explore The Law, History and Rights and Responsibilities.

Meet the enthusiastic Sally Spade, a keen follower of all things British! Through drama, teamwork, poetry, and improvisation, explore the meaning and importance of ‘British Values’ and the part they play in our lives.

Tudors VR Workshop

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Educational Visits

If you’re looking to stimulate and engage students with a particular topic, then Educational Visits are the school trip for you. Whether you want your class to experience a specific geographical location, or would prefer to captivate them with a museum, the possibilities when it comes to Educational Visits are endless.

And UK School Trips has an Educational Visit for every student, regardless of ability or age. All the way from Key Stage 1 up to university level, there is something for every class! And these inclusive experiences not only encourage your students to work together cooperatively but will also inspire them to push themselves academically.

We have numerous Educational Visits here at UK School Trips, all of which are highly informative as well as being great fun! Rather than simply sitting in a classroom and filling out workshops, the Educational Visits we offer give students the chance to take part in adventurous activities and use their imagination. And what better way to encourage learning than by taking your pupils to have a fun-filled day? Bringing some excitement to the subject that your class is studying will motivate your students to learn more.

If you’re interested in an Educational Visit of any kind, then check out the fabulous selection that we have below and book yours today!

Educational Visit for Schools

Menadue Residential Centre North Cornwall

Located on the coast of North Cornwall by Tintagel, Menadue is a Residential School Trip Activity Centre where educational groups can take part in a

Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre

Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre delivers fabulous residential school trips where students can take part in a number of adventurous activities and explore the natural

Shrewsbury Prison Education Behind Bars

Shrewsbury Prison in Shropshire provides a world class interactive learning experience (Education Behind Bars) that inspires students to engage and immerse through exercises and activities

English Heritage West Midlands

English Heritage should be applauded for their development of the Discovery Visit, which interprets the story of a site, giving a sense of time and

GO Paintball London Forest Paintballing

GO Paintball London provides school students with a fully fun immersive Forest Paintball learning experience , students will gain confidence, improve communication skills and achieve

Holocaust Centre North – Huddersfield

The Holocaust Exhibition & Learning Centre is a museum which preserve the memories, records and legacies of Holocaust survivors living in Yorkshire. Here, students can

Kingswood Dukeshouse Wood Residential Northumberland

Set on a beautiful fellside, this 18-acre park offers a wonderful rural environment where young people feel instantly at home, so they are free to

High Ropes & Lasergaming Oxford

Our programmes incorporate Lasergaming, Oxfordshire’s ONLY High Ropes Tree-Top adventure Course, Tree climbing, Crate Stacking, orienteering, team challenges, team task stations and much more.

The Kitesurf Centre Water Sport Multi-Activity Days Camber Sands East Sussex

The Kitesurf Centre at camber sands provides multi-activity water sports experiences for schools and educational groups with thrill-seeking activities including kitesurfing, kite buggying, stand up

Kingswood Colomendy Activity Centre Wales

Kingswood offers a complete educational and adventure activity programme for young people across the UK and around the world; an experience that aids personal development,

UKSA Watersports Activity Centre Isle of Wight

UKSA enjoys a waterfront location in Cowes on the sunny Isle of Wight and is the perfect location for residential and non-residential water-sports and team

Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park Cheltenham

Cotswold Farms Park offers students hands on fun educational outdoor learning experiences from pre-school, to university. Activities can be tailored to cover topics such as

Plas Menai National Outdoor Day Activities Centre North Wales

The home of outdoor adventure in North Wales, Plas Menai offers fun-packed activities and watersports courses for schools. Surrounded by countryside with mountains, the Centre

Buzz Active Cuckmere Activity Centre East Sussex

Buzz Active Cuckmere, Sussex offers a wide range of activities such as canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and raft building activities for school groups

Cogges Manor Farm

Cogges Manor Farm in Witney, Oxfordshire provides 1000 years of History perfect for educational historical learning. The site appears in the Domesday Book of 1086

English Heritage East of England

We aim to promote a greater understanding & enjoyment of the historic environment. We offer learning groups FREE ENTRY to 400 + venues, along with

Monkton Wyld Court – A 19th Century Neo-Gothic Mansion in Dorset

Set within walking distance of Lyme Regis and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, Monkton Wyld Court is a large 19th Century Neo-Gothic mansion that provides educational groups

Nuclear High Ropes Tree Top Adventure Essex

We are the only high ropes journey course in Essex. We cater for children from the age of 6, but we recommend our ropes course

Lakeside YMCA Windermere

Lakeside YMCA is hidden within 100 acres of private woodland along the south western shores of Lake Windermere. It is one of the largest outdoor

English Heritage North West

Tackt-Isle Adventures Isle of Wight

If your class is looking for an action-packed adventure, with stunning views and exhilarating activities, then look no further! Tackt-Isle Adventures provides wonderful School Trips,

YMCA Winchester House Residential Trips on the Isle of Wight

Located on the south east coast of the Isle of Wight between the popular destinations of Sandown & Shanklin & within easy reach of all

Freshwater Bay Coasteering Watersports Isle of Wight

Enjoy a 2 hour guided coasteering adventure around the stunning Freshwater Bay, offering a new exhilarating outdoor activity for students to the Isle of Wight.

Tapnell Farm Adventures Isle of Wight

Tapnell Farm Adventure Activity Centre is home to award-winning outdoor adventure activities and attractions including Target Sports the Island’s only Aqua Park Isle of wight

Vertigo Adventures High Ropes Hertfordshire

Located in the beautiful surroundings of Stanborough Park North, Vertigo Adventures is one of the largest and most challenging courses of its kind! With a

First Education and School Travel: All-Inclusive Residential Visits

First Education & School Travel is the UK’s leading school tour operator, providing all-inclusive residential school trip packages, including coach travel, accommodation, full board meals

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre Derbyshire

Located in the Peak District National Park Crowden Outdoor Education Centre provides high quality outdoor education either on a residential or day activity basis. The

Millport Outdoor Residential Centre North Ayrshire Scotland Field Studies Council

Located on the Isle of Cumbrae, Firth of Clyde the field study centre has a rich history as a marine research station. Now its purpose-built

Embers Bushcraft Residential Trips Hampshire

Embers Bushcraft Residential Experiences Hampshire, focus on discovering & nurturing the leadership potential & qualities of school students. Focusing on personal development, bushcraft, team building,

Mill on the Brue Outdoor Adventure Activity Centre Somerset

Mill on the Brue Outdoor Adventure Activity Centre in Somerset is an award winning Centre based in 25 acres of beautiful woods, fields & river

Wight Karting Isle of Wight

Wight Karting provides fun and adrenaline fuelled entertainment, where students can take part in adventurous go-karting activities on the beautiful Isle of Wight.

Castle Head Outdoor Residential Centre Grange over Sands Cumbria Field Studies Council

Castle Head Field Centre is located in south Cumbria between the coast of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District National Park. At the centre they

OA Surf Club Surfing Bodyboarding Coasteering in Widemouth Bay Bude Cornwall

Set in ten acres, surrounded by beaches and breath-taking landscape, OA Surf Club is the perfect destination for your students, offering new exhilarating outdoor activities

Sherlock The Official Live Game Immersive Experience London

Students on a school trip will enter into the world of Sherlock with immersive sets and environments from the show, as you work together as

Blencathra Outdoor Residential Centre Keswick Lake District Field Studies Council

Blencathra Outdoor Residential Field Study’s Centre is located in the Lake District National Park surrounded by an idyllic 360 panoramic view 300mtrs up a hillside.

Celtic Harmony Camp, Outdoor Prehistory Centre

Celtic Harmony Camp, the UK’s largest Iron Age settlement, provides a program of Prehistory Residential and Day trips covering Stone, Bronze and Iron Age Britain.

Hilltop Outdoor Centre Norfolk

Independent Family run Outdoor Education centre set in 31 acres of beautiful woodlands on the north Norfolk coast with 2 distinct centres on the one

Lee Valley White Water Centre Hertfordshire

Lee Valley White Water Centre provides a safe yet adventurous space, where students of all ages and abilities can take part in outdoor activities that

Kingswood Overstrand Hall Centre Norfolk

Captivating children’s imaginations with the notion of living amongst royalty in this grand manor house. The perfect educational setting for a school visit.

The Workhouse Museum Ripon North Yorkshire

At The Workhouse Museum, educational groups can experience an authentic Victorian Schoolroom, Kitchen, and Garden, as well as the historical Inmates’ Quarters of the Workhouse.

English Heritage Yorkshire

Yorks Chocolate Story

York’s Chocolate Story delivers wonderful educational tours, where your students will be given the chance to explore the origins of chocolate, learn how to taste

iSurf Watersports Isle of Wight

iSurf Watersports Isle of Wight is committed to encourage more young people to get involved in surf and SUP activities on the Isle of Wight.

YHA Day Stay Activities

YHA Day Stays are national curriculum-linked day activities and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your educational group. They will be led

Kingswood Green Park Activity Centre Buckinghamshire

Kingswood Green Park provides outdoor activity pursuits for educational groups with some fun and engaging challenges and a range of programmes that can be tailored

Big Hat Bushcamp School Bushcraft Courses Surrey

The aim of Big Hat Bushcamp is to give schools the ultimate bushcraft experience & leave all who visit with the knowledge and confidence to

English Heritage North East

Thames Young Mariners Outdoor Education Centre Surrey

Thames Young Mariners is surrounded by 25 acres of public open space, which has been designated as a local nature reserve. Located near London, Thames

Liverpool Football Club Museum and Stadium Tour

Liverpool Football Club provides students with Museum and Stadium Tours, educational groups can visit the state-of-the-art Home Team dressing room, take a spine-tingling walk down

English Heritage South East

X Adventure Development and Outdoor Activity Residential Centre Norfolk

X Adventure Development and outdoor activity residential centre Norfolk is situated in a rural setting on a 10 acre site, providing outdoor learning group activities,

Bickley Hall Farm Wildlife Discovery Centre Cheshire

Bickley Hall Farm (Wildlife trust) provides fantastic opportunities for outdoor learning and compliments the National Curriculum, Our delivery staff are experienced environmental educators who are

Carlisle Castle Cumbria

An impressive frontier fortress with 900 years of history – excellent for Medieval, Tudor and Civil War topics. Carlisle Castle provides students with a sense

Challenge Academy Adventure Hub and High Ropes West Midlands

Challenge Academy delivers adventurous outdoor education experiences, in which your students will not only learn a range of life skills but will also have the

Ufton Court Educational Trust Activity Centre

Ufton Court provides educational groups with engaging History School Trips and Outdoor Learning Courses. Whether you want to explore the Grade 1 Tudor Manor House,

High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre Surrey

High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre is set in 56 acres of woodland on Box Hill, near Dorking, in the tranquil Surrey Hills ‘Area of Outstanding

Kingswood Staffordshire Activity Centre

Purpose-built for school groups, students benefit from first-class study and adventure facilities in an idyllic location overlooking the picturesque beauty of the Wrekin and Clee

Boundless Outdoors Bell Heath Adventure Activity Centre Stourbridge

The activity centre provides students with a fun physical experience, we pride ourselves on the importance of outdoor learning and the natural environment. We offer

The Lincolnsfields Childrens Centre

The Children at War Experience offers a unique hands-on insight into life in wartime Britain. We encourage each group to get into role and if

Tudor World in Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon

Tudor World is an award winning museum situated right in the heart of the historic town, Stratford upon Avon. Within a Grade 2* listed historic

London Stadium Tours (Former Olympic Stadium)

The former Olympic Stadium in London that inspired world class athletes is now transformed into a fantastic multi-use venue. Pupils can tour the home team’s

Mojo Active Bristol

Mojo Active is one of Bristol’s best-equipped outdoor activity centres, taking students out of the classroom for school day trips in order to consolidate learning,

Historic Environment Scotland

School visits to Historic Environment Scotland sites are a great way to deliver the curriculum, by encouraging discovery and exploration outside the classroom.

The Bushcraft Company Boughton Woods Northamptonshire

Whether your students cook over an open fire, build shelters to sleep in, or learn how to navigate through dense woodland, Residential School Trips at

Tapnell Farm Residential Centre Isle of Wight

Tapnell Farm Residential Centre on the Isle of Wight the perfect place to get away with your school students. From luxury safari tents and eco

YMCA Fairthorne Manor Day Trip Outdoor Activity Centre Southampton

YMCA Fairthorne Manor Outdoor Activity Centre in Southampton provides adventure outdoor activity educational day trip experiences for schools and educational groups, outdoor pursuits can be

Kingswood Dearne Valley Activity Centre Doncaster

One of the most inspiring education and adventure centres in Europe. This former millennium commission project now provides a unique learning outside of the classroom

Ufton Court Educational Trust Residential School Trips

On an Ufton Court Residential School Trip, educational groups can enjoy historically themed evening banquets, where students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in

Country Experiences Ltd Cumbria

We are a small independent provider based in the Lake district in Cumbria who specialize in providing: Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions, John Muir Awards (conservation),

Mission Out Adventure Playground Leeds

At Mission Out Adventure Playground Leeds, school students can experience epic challenges and exhilarating fun in the great outdoors of Yorkshire. We can provide bespoke

Kingswood Outdoor Activity Centre North Devon

Kingswood Activity Centre North Devon offers adventurous School day trip experiences, specialising in both land and water based activities. Here, students will have the chance

Churchill War Rooms London

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Western Approaches are proud to offer fully immersive and interactive experiences to school groups of all ages. Below is the standard format of our tour however, we may be able to accommodate special requests. A standard school visit to Western Approaches will take 3 hours including lunch. This will include and indoor tour, a class on WWII survival skills and an outdoor drill and bomb damage assessment.

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Southwest Ohio teams to see major changes in OHSAA football realignment

The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors approved the 2024 football divisional breakdowns and regional assignments Thursday during its April board meeting.

The largest 70 schools are placed in Division I, and all remaining schools are divided equally into Divisions II through VII, with about 106 schools per division.

Among the highlights of teams moving due to realignment, two of the area’s most consistently successful teams: Badin and Winton Woods, move up a division due to competitive balance.

Three of Southwest Ohio’s northernmost programs, Lebanon, Middletown and Springboro, have been moved out of Region 4 in Division I to Region 2, where they could face longer trips in the playoffs.  

OHSAA member schools may opt to move up to Division I if Referendum Issue 1B passes this spring. Results of the referendum voting will be announced May 16.

Earlier this spring, the OHSAA received updated base enrollment data from the Ohio Department of Education to use for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. In football, competitive balance data from the previous season is used each season to create a new adjusted enrollment count.

The Board of Directors also approved the 2024 football regulations. The official start date for practice is Thursday, Aug. 1. High schools can schedule scrimmages with other schools after one full day of contact practice has been completed.

Beginning May 15, schools may have 13 days of practice without pads or hitting. An additional five days are allowed starting July 15 for schools to complete the mandatory five-day acclimatization period, if they choose.

Here are the regional alignments for Southwest Ohio football teams, with notes about the teams changing classes.

Division I, Region 4

Colerain, Elder, Fairfield, Hamilton, Lakota East, Lakota West, Little Miami, Mason, Milford, Moeller, Oak Hills, Princeton, St. Xavier, Sycamore, Walnut Hills, West Clermont, Western Hills, Winton Woods.

Little Miami moves up to Division I because of enrollment. Winton Woods moves up due to competitive balance.

Lebanon, Middletown and Springboro have been moved to Region 2 because of geography and are in a region with mostly Columbus-area schools.

Division II, Region 8

Aiken, Anderson, Badin, Belmont, Butler, Edgewood, Fairborn, Harrison, Kings, La Salle, Lima Senior, Loveland, Miamisburg, Monroe, Mt. Healthy, Northwest, Piqua, Sidney, Stebbins, Trotwood-Madison, Troy, Turpin, West Carrollton, Withrow, Xenia.

Aiken, Butler, Monroe, Mt. Healthy and West Carrollton move up a division due to enrollment.

Badin moves up from Division III due to competitive balance.

La Salle was set to move down to Division III on enrollment but stays in DII on competitive balance.

Division III, Region 12

Batavia, Bellbrook, Bellefontaine, Carroll, Celina, Chaminade-Julienne, Chillicothe, Dunbar, Franklin, Goshen, Greenville, Hillsboro, Hughes, London, McNicholas, Meadowdale, Miami Trace, Ponitz, Ross, St. Marys Memorial, Talawanda, Tecumseh, Tippecanoe, Wapakoneta, Western Brown, Wilmington, Woodward.

Batavia and McNicholas move up a division due to enrollment. Ross moves down one division due to enrollment. Talawanda moves down one division due to competitive balance.

Division IV, Region 16

Alter, Bethel, Bethel-Tate, Brookville, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Clinton-Massie, Eaton, Fenwick Indian Hill, Gamble, Kenton Ridge, McClain, New Richmond, Northridge, Northwestern, Oakwood, Reading, Roger Bacon, Shawnee, Shroder, Taft, Taylor, Thurgood Marshall, Urbana, Valley View, Washington Court House, Wyoming.

Bethel-Tate and Gamble move up one division due to enrollment. New Richmond moves down a division due to enrollment.

CHCA and Fenwick were set to move down due to enrollment but stay in the same class due to competitive balance. Indian Hill was set to move up due to enrollment but stays in DIV on competitive balance.

Division V, Region 20

Arcanum, Bath, Carlisle, Clark Montessori, Clermont Northeastern, Finneytown, Graham, Greeneview, Greenon, Indian Lake, Madeira, Middletown Madison, Mariemont, Miami East, Milton-Union, North College Hill, North Union, Norwood, Pleasant, Preble Shawnee, Versailles, Waynesville, West Liberty-Salem, Williamsburg.

Williamsburg moves up one division due to competitive balance.

Division VI, Region 24

Adena, Anna, Blanchester, Chesapeake, Cincinnati Country Day, Coldwater, Covington, Dayton Christian, Deer Park, Dixie, East Clinton, Huntington, Madison-Plains, Miami Valley Christian Academy, National Trail, Northeastern, Paint Valley, Perry, Portsmouth West, Purcell Marian, Rock Hill, Southeastern, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, Summit Country Day, Valley.

St. Bernard moves up a division due to enrollment.

MVCA moves up a division due to competitive balance.

Blanchester, Purcell Marian and Summit move down a division due to enrollment.

CCD was set to move down one division due to enrollment but stays in DVI due to competitive balance.

Division VII, Region 28

Ansonia, Bradford, Catholic Central, Cedarville, CCPA, Fayetteville-Perry, Fort Loramie, Fort Recovery, Jefferson Township, Lehman Catholic, Lockland, Manchester, Marion Local, Minster, Mississinawa Valley, New Bremen, New Miami, Ridemont, Riverside, Riverview East, Southeastern Local, St. Henry, Tri-County North, Tri-Village, Troy Christian, Twin Valley South, Waynesfield-Goshen.

Over the Garden Fence: Celebrating Arbor Day at school schools and a park

Some trips over the garden fence really take you on a journey. When we left Bucyrus last week for Defiance, it was to attend a celebration. The Northwest Ohio awards for Tree Cities in this part of the state were to be presented in Defiance at their F.O.E. (Fraternal Order of Eagles). Tree Commission members Andy Furner and I took Bonnie Welsh, director of communications for Bucyrus, with us.

Defiance's entire corps of city workers was wearing lavender shirts. A year ago the city celebrated a bicentennial and planted 200 lilac trees, so the lilac color was in vogue. A lilac bloom graced the program cover. We were each given a lilac seedling. Our cookies were even drizzled in lavender icing.

A city with 30 years experience as a Tree City, Defiance had it together. Forty-three cities, some with as many as 44 years of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life, were recognized. Bucyrus is at seven. Yes, we are the youngest. We have the least experience.

We submit to the Division of Forestry our records showing (a) a tree ordinance, (b) an active tree commission, (c) a forestry program supported by a minimum of $2 per capita and (d) an annual Arbor Day proclamation with a public observance. The Urban Forestry Assistance Program views applications and, through the regional urban forester, recommends a city to the Arbor Day Foundation.

This may sound easy, but having plans for a city takes vision, work and a city administration which cooperates with the long-range planning. It is happening here. Serving as a tree commissioner is a volunteer job. After the recognitions and door prizes were managed we left.

Award in hand, city ready for Arbor Day

Our day was not finished. We drove part-way home when rain started to fall heavily. We came upon a highway mishap involving eight automobiles strewn in several directions. State Highway Patrol cars warned us with blue and red lights, about eight of them. Oh, my. By the time we rolled into town, it was obvious that a tornado had gone through. Damages to store fronts and no electricity made that clear.

Here we are now in the week which brings Arbor Day, April 26. The Bucyrus Tree Commission is ready.  We would like to  urge the community to join us as we plant trees at the elementary school and the high school. We have been presented with a tree by the Division of Forestry which is celebrating 75 years as a branch of ODNR.

We have formed an alliance with the Earth, Wind and Flowers Garden Club, which is providing tree seedlings to third graders secured from the Soil and Water Conservation District. The youngsters are receiving an assortment of white pine, overcup oak and red maple trees. There is an Arbor Day Proclamation from Mayor Truka which will be read at each planting.

This is our schedule for Arbor Day, tomorrow, April 26 (rain or shine):

• 9 a.m. - Bucyrus Elementary School. School representatives join commission members to plant a "Sunbeam" locust tree. Afterwards, we will move inside the building for seedling presentations with the garden club.
• 11 a.m.  - The tree commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Division of Forestry will be planted at Aumiller Park near the pool with division representatives and commission members.
• 1 p.m. - Bucyrus High School (east lawn beyond the drive). Student representatives and staff join commission members to plant an "October Glory" maple tree.

Please know you are invited to be with us at one or more of the celebrations throughout the day. This is a tradition which will continue in this city.

After viewing the damages in town, in the park, on the golf course and on many residential properties, it is apparent that planning lies ahead for the Bucyrus Tree Commission.

Mary Lee Minor is a member of the Earth, Wind and Flowers Garden Club, an accredited master gardener, a flower show judge for the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs and a former sixth grade teacher.

Middle school can be tough for girls. Here's what IPS is doing to empower these students

Judely “Juju” Agenor and Robyn Lyles already have regrets about things they’ve done when they were younger —and they’re only in the seventh grade.

On a recent afternoon, Judely and Robyn reflected on their past as they penned letters to their younger selves in the Northwest Middle School media center.

Robyn said she warned her younger self to be careful about the friends she chooses and Judely agreed, adding some advice of her own.

“But also to not let anyone say I’m not good at something when I know I am,” Judely said.

Judely and Robyn were among the 50 girls at Northwest, Arlington and Longfellow Middle Schools who participated in a pilot after-school program this year with Girls Inc., a national organization that provides mentorship and empowerment programming.

Starting next school year, IPS will offer Girls Inc.'s “EmpowerHub” program for sixth-grade girls in all seven of its middle schools.

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The free and voluntary program will meet during the school day and before or after school and is designed to help foster healthy lifestyles, improve academic achievement, build life skills and expose girls to STEM-related fields.

The program provides girls with 35 to 50 hours of mentoring each school year and will follow participants through middle school, said Michelle Freeman, vice president of programs at Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis.

“That way we can see what kind of outcomes we have at the end of the school year,” Freeman told IndyStar. “Did we decrease absenteeism? Did we increase some of our school and academic achievement markers, like seeing testing scores increase?”

Northwest Middle School Vice Principal Pat Lumbley said this kind of programming is vital for young girls, especially during the middle school grades when negative behaviors such as fighting and bullying can escalate.

“They’re getting to the age where they’re making relationships now by choice and not just geography or based on who you live nearest too,” Lumbley said. “…Now when you’re in middle school, you start making friends based on what you want in a friend and who you share interests with.”

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The program's curriculum includes lessons on healthy lifestyle choices, such as how social media can present unhealthy beauty standards for women and how to avoid aspects of social media that can be detrimental to young girls' mental health.

The girls also go on field trips to places like the Newfields Art Museum and visit the Girls Inc. Indianapolis headquarters.

Northwest Middle School Dean of Students Moshfilay McClain-Anderson said she’s seen many middle school girls struggle to build relationships and the Girls Inc. program at Northwest has helped them connect, she said.

“Just seeing the electricity and the excitement that the girls have to be part of anything after school is just amazing to see,” McClain-Anderson said.

Both Judely and Robyn have seen their grades improve since they began the program in October. They serve as school ambassadors and Robyn is on the student council.

And, their experiences today may help shape their tomorrows. Last week the two wrote to their future selves. Girls Inc. will save those letters for them until they graduate from high school.

Contact IndyStar reporter Caroline Beck at 317-618-5807 or  [email protected] . Follow her on Twitter:  @CarolineB_Indy .

Caroline’s reporting is made possible by Report for America and the  John S. and James L. Knight Foundation . 

Report for America is a program of The GroundTruth Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening local newsrooms. Report for America provides funding for up to half of the reporter’s salary during their time with us, and IndyStar is fundraising the remainder. To learn more about how you can support IndyStar’s partnership with Report for America and to make a donation, visit  indystar.com/RFA .

Wamego veterans and students honor Vietnam soldiers on Honor Flight trip to Washington, DC

WASHINGTON D.C. (Gray DC) - Wamego High School students paired up with Kansas veterans for their annual Honor Flight.

VFW post 1786 commander Michael Riley says sharing an honor flight with fellow Kansas veterans is moving. The first thing Riley and the group did was honor a friend who was selected for this flight, but passed away before the trip.

“His wife gave me his flag. So that we could honor him today,” Riley explained. ”Just to remember our fallen brothers as well.”

Riley says times are different now than when he returned home from Vietnam.

“If you see anybody that says anything about Vietnam, you say ‘welcome home, brother’.”

When the veterans returned from their service decades ago, they didn’t receive a warm welcome. Fast forward to today, they are finally getting the respect they deserve.

“Coming home wasn’t good,” Korean War Veteran George Waugh said. “We weren’t received home very well… left a bad taste in my mouth.”

Waugh is visiting the war memorials alongside his grandson, Ryan. He’s happy younger generations are more appreciative of his service.

“It’s very special because some see it as an opportunity that not everybody gets to have,” Ryan Waugh said. “Some see it as a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

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