Key Stage 2 (8-11)

Key Stage 2 (8-11)

At Key Stage 2 pupils will begin to adopt a more sophisticated approach to the core and foundation subjects.

In History, the requirement to study topics such as the Anglo-Saxon and Scots invasions and the Viking and Roman occupations creates many opportunities for school trips to some of the most important historical sites in the world, and a great variety of brilliant museums. There will always be a venue close by!

History trips can also be used in KS2 to develop pupils' 'use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge', one of the aims of the KS2 Geography curriculum. Such activities could also be linked to the national curriculum requirement to 'take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team'.

But there are many other options for accessing imaginative and challenging activities from specialist providers. Some schools also like to organise short residential visits at for pupils at KS2 level to give classes a taster of new activities and team-working away from usual environments and families. 

Suitable Venues

The outdoor adventure park at Activity Land is now used exclusively for Camp MK and Kids Play After School Clubs bursting with different activities, 

Your Mission: infiltrate the ship and stop the terrorists from launching the missile! The mission ends with an adrenalin pumping escape, you and your friends will feel like real spies!

Try the working period telephones and switchboards. Visit the Victorian Parlour and Schoolroom. Listen to an air raid in the Museum's Anderson Shelter. Make toast in the period kitchen. Visit the street of period shops. Visit the Hall of Transport. 

A magical day out in the Forest of Dean

At Puzzlewood you can explore a mile of pathways winding through deep gulley’s of moss covered rocks, over wooden bridges and through fantastic tree and rock formations; all set in 14 acres of ancient woodland.

Situated in the Keynes Country Park (Cotswold Country Park) which is part Of the Cotswold Water Park in Spratsgate Lane near Cirencester, on the Gloucestershire Wiltshire Border, Waterlandprovide general watersports and other outdoor activities for Business, the General Public, Schools and Youth Groups.

Indoor real snow skislope in Milton Keynes. Lessons available plus the Wacky Races kiddie sledging tournaments, plus Snocamps for 7 to 15 years old. A great family days out in Buckinghamshire idea.

Outlook Adventures offer a wide range of outdoor education and activities provided by real experts. Whether you are looking for a corporate team building event, a youth group or an exciting fun day out for a group of friends, we can tailor a programme to suit your needs.

A unique partnership between the National Trust for Scotland and National Museums Scotland, the museum combines an exhibition building (with shop and cafe) and the historic working farm of Wester Kittochside.

Why not try a Camping Adventure, paddle to a secret location and live in your very own tipi, learning firelighting and foraging skills or try out one of our Introduction to Sea Kayaking Courses, where you can learn a new skill as a group, and have fun fun fun, it is suitable for young and old so everyone can get involved!

Paddlepower and Adventure provides kayak and canoe trips, training courses, and a great deal more besides in the beautiful surroundings of Scotland's West Coast, just north of Glasgow. There's something for everyone. A friendly approach is guaranteed, but at the same time be assured that your best interest, and most importantly, safety, are paramount. 

Launched in June 1997, Alba Adventures has grown from a one-man operation to a highly successful outdoor adventure business. Managing Director, John Johnston, started the company after being made redundant.

Scotland remains a key area for The Trust and as such, bursary support will still be available to all eligible clients. We are committed to the Leadership for Life project in the long term with 18 groups each year for the next two years. 

WCA is a family run outdoor activity company. We pride ourselves in making outdoor activities accessible to people of diverse ages, aims and interests. 

The SSE Hydro plays host to national and international music mega stars as well as global entertainment and sporting events.

Loch Ranza, on the Isle of Arran  is PGL’s specialist Field Studies centre, catering for a wide range of courses. Ardrossan Harbour, is less than 1 hour by rail from Glasgow and the ferry crossing to Brodick takes approximately 55 minutes. Exciting outdoor activities are also available.

Welcome to Tayler Made Adventures!

We are proud to be working with Pinkston Watersports, check out the Pinkston page for more information.

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Luke the Evangelist is the spiritual and community centre for Greeks from mainland Greece and Cyprus. It is one of three Orthodox Churches and the only Orthodox Cathedral in Scotland. It also serves all other Orthodox communities in Glasgow, such as Serbs, Romanians, Russians etc.

St Andrew's Cathedral, built in 1816, is seen in a new light since its restoration, completed in April 2011. Visitors remark on the brightness, the colour, the space.... a much-loved church restored to the people of Glasgow and welcoming all who come to visit.

The award-winning St Mungo Museum, named after Glasgow's patron saint, is home to inspiring displays of artefacts and stunning works of art exploring the importance of religion in peoples’ lives across the world and across time.

The spectacular Riverside Museum is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and locomotives. Interactive displays and the hugely popular historic Glasgow street scene bring the objects and stories to life.

Step back in time and discover Glasgow’s unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city, built in 1471. It was originally part of a hospital and is one of only four medieval buildings to survive in Glasgow.

A fascinating Victorian garden cemetery adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral.

Cross the bridge from the Cathedral precinct to the Necropolis, a spectacular Victorian cemetery that is now home to many wildlife species. Take time to explore the precinct and get an insight into Glasgow’s long and turbulent history and its medieval roots.

The Cathedral of St Mungo, patron saint of Glasgow, originates from the 13th century and is the finest surviving Gothic building in Scotland the only major cathedral on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation.

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