Exhibitions

Exhibitions

What is it? 

An exhibition can be reasonably defined as a selection of items displayed for the enjoyment of the public. The specific subject of an exhibition can be almost anything, but the most popular themes tend to be art and history.

What does it involve?

Attending an exhibition mainly just involves paying attention and engaging with the show that has been put on for you! 

Why do it and what are the benefits?

The purpose of an exhibition is to display points of interest in the most effective manner, and it can be a great alternative way of learning than reading out of books in the classroom. Having a visual and tangible example of something in front of you makes it so much more interesting to learn about, especially if it's something you've only ever seen in pictures before e.g. you'll remember seeing preserved artefacts in real life much easier than when you saw it in a book. 

What equipment do we need?

Exhibitions often have guides to take you around and explain the display further, and specialist school group guides may have activities for the students to engage in during the visit - check beforehand to see if such a feature is available, and if you need to bring any equipment for it! Other than that, you shouldn't need to provide anything to enjoy an exhibition. 

Who is it suitable for?

While not all exhibitions are suitable for all ages, there is enough variety that there will be one perfectly suited to the age and interests of your student group - make sure to do your research!

Costs?

Entry to exhibitions can vary between costing nothing and a £30+ fee depending on the content and the venue!

Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)

Exhibition venues can often be large and confusing to navigate, so make sure younger groups of students are sufficiently supervised!

How do we include?

The variety of venues, subjects and sizes available when considering attending an exhibition means you should be able to include everyone regardless of interests or disabilities. 

Doing it abroad?

Foreign countries all have their own fascinating histories and culture which will all undoubtedly be displayed in a great exhibition somewhere! The main cities of a country are the most likely places to find an engaging exhibition, so check out whats on before you set off from the UK!

Main website: 

Consult individual venue websites to see exactly what they have on at the current time!

 

See the list below for venues and providers who deliver this activity:

Manx Museum

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Museums
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The Manx Museum is bursting with artefacts and treasures unique to the Isle of Man.  The Island’s 10,000 year history is presented through film, galleries and interactive displays. The perfect starting point on your journey of discovery around our Island and its Viking and Celtic past.

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Cusworth Hall Museum and Park

Venue Type: 
Parks and Gardens
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Cusworth Hall has been described as the jewel in Doncaster’s crown. The beautiful grade 1 listed building is set in acres of historic parkland with lakes, plantations and pleasure ground with dramatic views across the town.

The site which was extensively restored between 2003-2007 invites visitors to experience a wealth of architecture, heritage, landscape history, wildlife and exhibitions, events and activities.

There is also an excellent tea room and shop, everything you need for a memorable day out.

The Hall

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Lancashire Cricket Club

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Sports Stadia
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Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester is home to the Lancashire County Cricket Club Museum.

Lancashire cricket history dates back to the Manchester Cricket Club, set up in the early 19th century. The county side was established in 1864.

On show are some of the finest trophies in the cricket world presented by players from the 1820's, some silver tankards from 1738, paintings, scores, rules of the game and some memorabillia from the early development of cricket, including some of the earliest cricket statistics in existence. 

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The Great Hall and Round Table

Venue Type: 
Historic Buildings & Monuments
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One of the finest surviving medieval halls which contains the legendary Round Table.

Round Table

The Round Table has been famous for centuries for its links with the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

Queen Eleanor's Garden

A re-creation of an enclosed medieval garden.

Schools

We welcome visits from UK school groups of all sizes, nationalities and key stages as well as home schooling groups and out-of-school groups such as Beavers, Cubs and Brownies.

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Stoke City Football Club

Venue Type: 
Sports Stadia
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Ever wanted to see behind the scenes at the home of Stoke City Football Club? Well now you can!

Tours of the Britannia Stadium are available throughout the week and give supporters full access to rooms and suites that most will have never seen before.

They include visits to the first team dressing rooms, executive boxes, the Sir Stanley Matthews Lounge, pitchside (including dugouts) and many other special parts of the stadium.

Tours last approximately 45 minutes, are subject to availability and have to booked two weeks prior to a visit.

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Wroxeter Roman City

Roman Legionary Fortress and British Tribal City
Venue Type: 
Museums
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VIROCONIVM CORNOVIORVM

Wroxeter (or 'Viroconium') in Shropshire was the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. It began as a legionary fortress and later developed into a thriving civilian city. Though much still remains below ground, today the most impressive features are the 2nd century municipal baths, and the remains of the huge wall dividing them from the exercise hall in the heart of the city.

The site museum and audio tour reveal how Wroxeter worked in its heyday, and the health and beauty practices of its 5,000 citizens.

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Old Wardour Castle

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Castles
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Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle, near Tisbury was once one of the most daring and innovative homes in Britain. It was built in the 14th century as a lightly fortified luxury residence for comfortable living and lavish entertainment. Today the castle ruin provides a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.

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Leith Hill Place

Beauty and genius in the Surrey Hills
Venue Type: 
Historic Buildings & Monuments
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An atmospheric house set within Leith Hill with panoramic views across the Surrey countryside, Leith Hill Place was the childhood home of one of England's greatest composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams, who gave it to the National Trust in 1944. 

His grandparents, Josiah Wedgwood III and Caroline (née Darwin) moved there in 1847 and his great uncle, the famous naturalist Charles Darwin, conducted experiments in the grounds.

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Swansea Museum

A fascinating treasure house of Swansea life
Venue Type: 
Museums
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Swansea Museum is a real treasure house of the ordinary and the extraordinary from Swansea past and present, and is a focus for the future of the city and its people, as well as providing a visitor experience that we hope you find enjoyable. You are able to visit Swansea Museum at four locations - the Museum itself on Oystermouth Road, the Tramshed in Dylan Thomas Square in the Marina, the Museum Stores in Landore and the floating exhibits in the dock by the Tramshed.

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Walsingham Abbey Grounds & Shirehall Museum

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Religious Buildings
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Shirehall Museum is in a 16th century building that was built as a hostel for important visitors to the Augustinian priory next door. In the 1770s it became Walsingham’s court house and the court room, which was in use until 1971, is still intact. 

The museum tells the stories of Walsingham as a place of pilgrimage from 1061, and of life in the two Norfolk villages of Little and Great Walsingham. In addition to housing the Tourist Information Centre the museum is the start point for guided of walks of Walsingham. 

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