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 MCC Museum was opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh in 1953 and is one of the oldest sporting museums in the world.

English Touring Opera (ETO) is an opera company founded in 1979 under the name Opera 80. In 1992 the company changed to its present name. The company aims to bring high quality opera to areas of England that would not otherwise have ready access to such productions.

Located within walking distance of one of the best beaches for water sports in the area and close to Tossa de Mar, this Spanish water sports trip in Cala Llevado offers schools and youth groups an action-packed activity programme, with plenty of time on the beach!

Allerthorpe Lakeland Park is set in 53 acres of grounds and lakes. We offer a variety of watersports as well as a campsite, and Lakeside cafe. Why not bring your family to come and enjoy the park and all we have to offer.

Bowles is located near Tunbridge Wells on the site of a natural south facing sandstone outcrop which offers a range of outdoor adventure including superb rock climbing, a dry ski slope, orienteering, archery and the giant Leap of Faith!

Tree-top climbing adventure park in the Cévennes mountains in France. Fun guaranteed!!!

Open every day from 10 until 5pm, last departure at 4.30pm. Enjoy over 3 hours' worth of activities, including zip wires, climbing nets, jumps and rickety bridges strung between the trees. Also, don't miss out on canyoning in the river Ceze, a half-day activity.

Wilberforce House is the birthplace of William Wilberforce, famous campaigner against the slave trade. 

Admission to Wilberforce House is free. The museum tells the story of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its abolition, as well as dealing with contemporary slavery. Galleries also offer a fascinating glimpse into West African culture.

Come and carve the Original Iconic Concrete 70s Skatepark

ROM is one of the few groundbreaking 70s skateparks still holding its own. Many have come from wide and far to skate and ride The ROM. Bob Haro, Matt Hoffman, Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain and the Bones Brigade, Scott Maylon and even Billy Mills have ripped it up at Rom. 

Most come for the world famous Pool and the unbeatable never ending lines of the Moguls.

Rock and Ice is a company owned by Richard Hogan MIA. Richard has been instructing and teaching climbing skills for over 20 years.

Visit Churchill War Rooms to discover the original Cabinet War Rooms, the wartime bunker that sheltered Churchill and his government during the Blitz. Explore the historic rooms to experience the secret history that lives on underground.

Come and find out about the Scottish Parliament. We've got games, stuff to help you with coursework, posters for the walls of classrooms and lots more!

Our education programmes are run for schools, colleges and other educational groups who are interested in finding out more about the work of Parliament.

Ardwhallan host a range of courses throughout the year including climbing, paddlesport and sailing.

Let The Adventure Begin!

The Frank Chapman Centre is part of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Councils Residential Education Service delivering a wide range of high quality outdoor programmes and activities for the community of Sandwell and others.

Nantyr Outdoor Education Centre was originally the village school for the local community and the surrounding area. From the 1950s the centre was owned by St. George’s Secondary Modern School on the Wirral, who used Nantyr as a base for residential work and field studies.

Carlingwark Outdoor Education Centre was opened in 2009 to deliver adventure activities to Dumfries & Galloway School pupils. The centre is available for hire to recognised groups, clubs and other organisations. The Centre is primarily used Monday to Friday for educational delivery and is available for hire at weekends throughout the year as well as recognised school holidays.

A 17 rope climbing wall with over 50 coloured routes. The climbing wall also features animal themed climbing holds. Junior climbing courses, climbing taster sessions are climbing parties are available for children aged 5 and up.

Situated in the award winning Maritime Quarter area of Swansea City, we are bordered on one side by the sandy beach of Swansea Bay. The vibrant city centre, with all of the amenities you could ever need, is only a short walk away.

For more than 30 years, we have promoted the development of life skills in young people through the medium of sailing and related activities and we take over 6000 people onto the water each year.

Alternative Adventure specialise in organising activities using venues that are within easy reach of your location; hotel & conference centre grounds delivering teambuilding activities, school & youth centres delivering outdoor teambuilding activities, local parks delivering teambuilding & outdoor adventurous activities canoeing, earth ball, mountain biking, raft building, orienteer

With its dramatic Exmoor location and modern facilities, The Beacon offers a unique setting for residential outdoor teaching, education and activity breaks. Ideal for schools and colleges, and a wonderful environment for Youth Group holidays.

Set in the peaceful woodland of the South West corner of Scotland, Lockerbie Manor offers superb facilities and an unrivalled location for activity pursuit and adventure for schools and group visits fo all kinds.

Dumfries and Galloway is one of Scotland's best kept secrets with unspoiled, beautiful scenery and just across the border from England.

We also work on a completely mobile basis where we can come to you or a venue of your choice to run any of our exciting activities or services on offer.

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