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Bank of england museum
Telephone 020 7601 5545
Think Money with the Bank of England
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Berkeley castle
Telephone 01453 810332
Norman Castle where Edward II was murdered. Civil War damage still visible, historic home to the Berkeley family who have lived there since 1117. Butt...
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Bolton museum and archive service
Telephone 01204 33 2236
At Bolton Museum you can find out all you want to know about our wonderful town and people. But that's not all; with an array of artefacts from around...
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Brading roman villa
Telephone 01983 406223
Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Romano-British archaeological sites in the UK. Our award-winning Exhibition and Visitor Centre offers a uniqu...
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Braintree district museum
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Telephone 01376 325266 Fax: 01376 344345
A must for 'The Victorians' and 'Evacuees'. Authentic Victorian classroom with role play staff. Displays telling the story of the regional development...
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Buckinghamshire county museum & the roald dahl children's gallery
Telephone Direct Line 01296 331441
KS1 and KS2 teaching sessions available in both the County Museum and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery. Themes include: Victorians, Tudors, Romans, Minib...
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Calke abbey (nt)
Telephone 01332 695322 (01909 486411 - HO)
Calke Abbey can offer historical activities in the mansion, environmental activities in the 600 acre parkland and healthy growing actvities in the wal...
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Canons ashby house (nt)
Telephone 01909 486411
(Tudors)
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Celtic harmony camp
Telephone 01438 718543
Three exciting education programs packed with hands-on activities.
Celtic Days: A fun and educational day packed with hands on activities. Your pup... -
Chedworth roman villa
Telephone 01242 890256
Roman Site.
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Clitheroe castle museum
Telephone 01200 424568
Clitheroe Castle has had a complete refurbishment. Set on a prominent limestone mound close to the ruined Norman Keep of Clitheroe Castle, the new mus...
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Cogges manor farm museum
Telephone 01993 772602
Living museum of Victorian rural life with Manor House and period room displays, working farm with traditional breeds of animals. Hands on school ses...
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Cowdray
Telephone 01730 810781
Cowdray was severely damaged by a catastrophic fire in 1793 but a catastrophe of one era has turned out to be a blessing of another. The fire meant t...
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English heritage
Telephone Online booking at www.english-heritage.org.uk/onlinebooking (at least 14 days in advance). See Description for Regional Tel Nos.
LEARNERS GO FREE
English Heritage properties are perfect places to understand all periods of history - but not just history! Schools and other learni... -
Eureka! the national children's museum
Telephone 01422 330069
Eureka! The National Children's Museum is the UK's only fully interactive learning environment, designed especially for children aged 0-11. All our ex...
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Exeter's underground passages
Telephone 01392 665887
Exeter's Underground Passages are a unique attraction, and give you the opportunity to explore beneath Exeter's streets on a guided tour. The passages...
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Fashion and textile museum
Telephone 020 7407 8664
London's Fashion and Textile Museum is the only museum in the UK solely dedicated to showcasing changes in contemporary fashion. It is also a great pl...
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Fleetwood museum
Telephone 01253 876621
This Grade II listed building that once housed Fleetwood’s 19th Century Customs House, gives your pupils the opportunity to step back in time. Throu...
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Gawthorpe hall
Telephone 01282 771004
A superb seventeenth century country house in a beautiful riverside setting. Many of the rooms were re-designed in the 19th century by the architect S...
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Guildford house gallery
Telephone 01483 458563/444742
Art and Design (visiting an art gallery) and Literacy and some parts of the History and Geography curriculum. Changing exhibitions throughout the year...
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Guildford museum
Telephone 01483 444756
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Hardwick hall (nt)
Telephone 01909 486411
(Tudors)
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Hatfield house
Telephone 01707 287042
Living History - the Tudors. Indoor and outdoor activities in the Old Palace.
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Helmshore mills textile museum
Telephone 01706 226459
Take a journey through the Industrial Revolution, from the domestic woollen industry to the time when cotton was king. Follow the inventions that made...
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Henry moore institute
Telephone 0113 246 7467
The Henry Moore Institute is all about discovering sculpture, from ancient to modern, with a changing programme of exhibitions, talks, tours and event...
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Historic dockyard chatham
Telephone 01634 823811
The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a stunning 80 acre site with historic buildings, museum galleries, historic warships and a Cold War Spy submarine. Th...
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Hylands estate
Telephone 01245 605524
With 574 acres of extensive parkland, Hylands Estate gives children the freedom to explore different wildlife habitats and enjoy learning in the outdo...
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Judges' lodgings and the cottage museum
Telephone 01524 64637
Within the setting of Lancaster’s oldest town house, a fine Grade 1 listed building once the home of the ‘witch hunter’ and Keeper of the Castle...
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Kedleston hall (nt)
Telephone 01332 842191
Georgian / Edwardian. Discover the most complete and least altered sequence of Robert Adam interiors in the country on the spectacular state floor, in...
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Kent life
Telephone 01622 763936
Step back in time and discover the county's rich heritage. With a wealth of historic buildings, including the last working coal-fired oast house in Ke...
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Kentwell hall
Telephone 01787 310207
Experience the sights and smells of Tudor England at Kentwell Hall this year.
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Lancaster castle
Telephone 01524 64998
Come to Lancaster Castle for a truly unique experience. Owned by the monarchy for over six hundred years, this impressive and inspiring castle has bee...
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Lancaster city museum
Telephone 01524 64637
A visit to the City museum and the King’s Own Royal Regiment museum will give your pupils the opportunity to step back in time. Through active parti...
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Lancaster maritime museum
Telephone 01524 64637
Through active participation, role-play and object handling sessions, your pupils will discover and explore over 1000 years of local history from Viki...
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Milton keynes city discovery centre
Telephone 01908 227229
MKCDC is based on a beautiful Medieval site in Milton Keynes and delivers hands-on historical learning and geographical talks and tours. Learn about M...
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Museum of the order of st john
Telephone 020 7324 4005
Early 16th Century Gatehouse, Church and Crypt of the Knights Hospitaller, Clerkenwell Priory. Museum Galleries and Learning Centre on History of the...
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National army museum
Telephone 020 7730 0717 ext. 2459
The National Army Museum’s Education team offers free taught sessions catering for Primary and Prep, Secondary and Further and Higher education. A w...
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National media museum
Telephone 0870 70 10 201
The National Media Museum offers a wide range of learning opportunities for visitors of all ages and abilities. If you are a teacher, lecturer, group...
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National stone centre
Telephone 01629 824833
Dramatic 50 acre site featuring six quarries, lime kilns, lead mine shafts, etc, set on the edge of the Derbyshire Dales. Please see our website for d...
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Old crown court and cells
Telephone 01305 252444
Visit the Old Crown Court and Cells in Dorchester and discover its gripping history. Guided Tours are avilable from 20th July to 11th September, Monda...
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Oliver cromwell's house
Telephone 01353 662062
Areas of study:
EXPERIENCE LIFE OF CROMWELL and family in the 17th Century.
DISCOVER MRS CROMWELL and her kitchen.
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Oxford castle - unlocked
Telephone 01865 260668
Discover the secrets of Oxford Castle and tread in the footsteps of royalty, visionaries, inmates and activists. Oxford Castle Unlocked reveals a his...
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Port sunlight museum & garden village
Telephone 0151 644 4803
Port Sunlight Village is a perfect example of living history and has much to offer students from EY - KS3. The village is a monument to the social ref...
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Queen street mill textile museum
Telephone 01282 412555
Victorian Schoolroom (45 mins)
Take a trip back to school with our Victorian school teachers.
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Ripley castle
Telephone 01423 770152
700 year-old castle steeped in history. It is an ideal location to aid the enhancement of children’s education. The guides make history come alive...
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Rossendale museum
Telephone 01706 260785
The early Victorian residence of a mill owner, set within Whitaker Park, Rossendale Museum contains a fascinating and intriguing collection of objects...
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Royal air force museum cosford
Telephone 01902 376241
The Museum uses its unique and riveting collection to provide a programme of educational and learning activities for all key stages. Enjoy a 1940's st...
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Science museum
Telephone 020 7942 4777
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Snibston
Telephone 01530 278444
Ideal for students of all ages. With a focus on Design, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, Snibston demonstrates the impact that these discip...
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St albans museums - verulamium & the museum of st albans
Telephone 01727 751820
The Museum of St Albans tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans until the present day. The education department offers a variety...
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Sulgrave manor
Telephone 01295 760205
Structured programme on Tudor and Stuart periods. See website for details.
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Tate
Telephone Tate Modern and Tate Britain: 020 7887 8888. Tate Liverpool: 0151 702 7400. Tate St Ives: 0173 679 1114.
Tate is a family of four galleries, Tate Britain and Tate Modern in London, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives. Each gallery has its own unique character...
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The beatles story
Telephone 0151 709 1963
John Lennon and the Beatles are now featured in the National Curriculum, so the Beatles Story provides the ideal educational day out. Since opening i...
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The british museum
Telephone 020 7323 8181
Teachers are highly recommended to obtain a copy of the BM's 'Information and events for schools and teachers 2008-9'. Email: learning@thebritishmuseu...
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The canterbury tales
Telephone 08702 411414
The Canterbury Tales offers an excellent introduction to the city and its most famous literary connection, Geoffrey Chaucer, England's finest poet. Th...
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The lincolnsfields childrens' centre
Telephone 01923 233841
Day Visits to our former WW2 Operations Headquarters of USAAF 8th Fighter Command. Several WW2 buildings. Living History and hands-on activities which...
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The muckleburgh collection
Telephone 01263 588608 Fax: 01263 588425
The largest privately owned military collection in Norfolk. Home to a collection of tanks from all over the world together with armored vehicles, fiel...
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The museum in the park
Telephone 01453 763394
Colourful displays exploring the history of the Stroud Valleys and wider District. Events and exhibitions programme, active learning sessions and quiz...
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The national museum of computing
Telephone 01908 374708
The National Museum of Computing is located on Bletchley Park, the war-time code-breaking centre, and reflects the development of our digital heritage...
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Thinktank birmingham science museum
Telephone 0121 202 2244
Thinktank offers fun and fascinating school visits for children of all ages.
Thinktank's core aim is learning and, with this in mind, we offer ten... -
Tower bridge exhibition
Telephone 0207 940 3968
Special tour packs are available for school groups, linking Tower Bridge to the National Curriculum.
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Turton tower
Telephone 01204 852203
An atmospheric Tudor country house in a wonderful woodland setting. Period rooms display a magnificent collection of decorative woodwork, paintings an...
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Ucl museums & collections
Telephone 020 7679 2151
Three museums and numerous other hidden collections are housed at UCL (University College London).
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Victoria and albert museum
Telephone 0207 942 2211
The V and A's innovative schools programme explores the arts for all key stages with a cross-curricular approach. With DesignLab, TheatreLab, your stu...
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Warwickshire county museum service
Telephone 01926 418244 or 412034
At Market Hall Museum you can enjoy ancient jewellery, fantastic fossils, bees and bugs; trace the early history of Warwickshire and find places you k...
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Willesborough windmill
Telephone 01233 733416
Fully operational 19th Century Kentish smock windmill with attached miller's victorian cottage. Opportunity for children to make flour and handle grai...
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Woburn abbey
Telephone 01525 290991
History comes to life at Woburn Abbey, home to the Dukes of Bedford for over 300 years. Children have the opportunity to be transported back in time...
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Worcester porcelain museum
Telephone 01905 21247
The museum houses the world's largest collection of Worcester Porcelain, housed in Georgian, Victorian and 20thC galleries. Paint-a-tile workshop allo...
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Yorkshire sculpture park
Telephone 01924 832528
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an exceptional environment in which to learn and be inspired. Set within 500 acres of 18th century parkland, YSP brings to...
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Avoncroft museum
Telephone 01527 837363
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Brecknock museum & art gallery, brecon
Telephone 01874 624121
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Corfe castle, dorset
Telephone 01929 480609
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Estorick collection of modern italian art
Telephone 020 7704 9522
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Fenscape - discover the fens
Telephone 01775 764800
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International dunhuang project
Telephone 020 7412 7141
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London canal museum
Telephone 020 7713 0836
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Maes artro village & heritage museum
Telephone 01341 241467
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Mersey maritime museum
Telephone 0151 478 4441
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Saatchi gallery
Telephone 0207 811 3075
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Saint nicolas place
Telephone 0121 458 1223
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Swansea maritime museum
Telephone 01792 653763
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The golden hinde
Telephone 020 7403 0123
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The old operating theatre museum and herb garret
Telephone 0207 188 2679
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Vindolanda trust
Telephone 01434 344277
