An inspiring, surprising, family-friendly, free attraction in South London’s Forest Hill.
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
Come on board. Share the secret of living under the sea
Visit HMS Alliance, newly restored after a £7m refit and ready for patrol! Assault all of your sense by walking on board HMS Alliance, the only remaining WW2 era British ocean-going submarine.
Welcome to Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral.
Savour the silence. Join us in prayer. Take a tour. Whatever shape your visit takes, we’d love to welcome you to Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King.
Perched high above the city, our Cathedral offers a place to pause. A sacred place to stop, recharge your spirits and reawaken your senses.
One of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history Displays include prehistoric tools, Roman pottery reconstruction, Saxon burials, the Battle of Alton 1643, the notorious tale of Sweet Fanny Adams and Hop picking and brewing.
Jane Austen Trail at the Curtis Museum
Discover the geology, archaeology and history of the Peak District through seven time zones, experience the Wonders of the Peak Time Tunnel and step into a Victorian scientists study in the Buxton Museum.
Education sessions in the museum
Visit a thriving colony of grey seals that have been breeding on the Lincolnshire coast since the 1970s. A number of different habitats to explore and plenty of wildlife to discover.
Award-winning museum of Great Yarmouth life
Set in a beautifully preserved Victorian curing works, Time and Tide tells the story of Great Yarmouth from its Ice Age origins to the present day. Discover the town's rich maritime heritage and its development as a popular seaside resort. Hear gripping tales of wreck and rescue and meet colourful characters who made their living from the sea.
Make a voyage of discovery about Gosport in this exciting display, with objects, display panels and set pieces which trace the story of Gosport through the centuries.
Victoria Park is a popular local park with children's play areas, tennis courts, grass sports pitches football and cricket, skate park area, ornamental lake, gym equipment and wildflower. It is a popular park for events and activities.
Parklands Leisure Centre, in Oadby is sandwiched between two local parks. The centre is currently undergoing a significant refurbishment programme to the existing centre.
The new 115 station gym will feature a range state of the art equipment as well as a free weights area and dedicated stretching area.
The complex contains a state of the art gym, dance studios, spin room, 6 court sports hall, squash courts, swimming pool, function room, bar and cinema. Parking is available in the Leisure Centre Car parks at the front and rear of the building. And FREE parking is available in the Weston Favell Shopping Centre for up to 4 hours.
Dartmouth Park is located next to West Bromwich Town Centre and Sandwell Valley Country Park. It is currently undergoing a £6 million restoration project that is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and BIG Lottery.
Elthorne Sports Centre can be found in Hanwell next to Elthorne Park High School and neighbouring Brent River Park and Elthorne Park.
This local sports centre offers a sport hall, multi-use outdoor games areas with floodlights, a 4G pitch and a gym.
Ever since its inception in 1968, the Islamic Centre (Leicester) has served the Muslim and wider community. Today it remains the primary Muslim organisation in the city of Leicester with two Mosques, Imam and guest residences, Mortuary and burial services, education facilities, community and lecture halls as well as sports and gym facilities.
Wigston Pool and Fitness centre in Wigston, Leicestershire, is currently closed for a major refurbishment. The new centre will feature a 60 station gym with a mixture of the latest cardio vascular equipment, resistance machines, free weights and a stretching area.
A previous winner of Leisure Centre of the Year, Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre in Stowmarket offers an incredible range of facilities. From a fantastic climbing centre to two group exercise studios and an indoor children’s 'Playworld', there is something for everyone.
Northcroft Leisure Centre and Lido offers a 25m swimming pool with teaching pool and in summer a 75m outdoor pool and an outdoor teaching pool
There is also a 63 station gym, Group fitness studio, 6 court sports hall, sauna, and 2 squash courts. Plus a great multi level adventure soft play area for the younger ones.
Whether you want to swim, work out in our gym or take one of our sports workout classes, we've got everything on offer at Stourport Sports Centre.
Classes
Aquatic Fitness and Aqua Zumba, Studio Classes, Trampolining
Plus Tumble Fun for Under 5s
Children
Guisborough Swim & Fitness Centre in Cleveland provides the local people with a place to keep active. The leisure centre offers a 25m swimming pool, group exercise classes and, thanks to an investment by Everyone Active, a 45 station gym.
Features a main pool, learner pool and outdoor lido, with swimming and diving lessons available.
Redevelopment works have now begun at Park Road Leisure Centre which will provide modern and spacious facilities at the heart of our community.
Once complete, the new facility will benefit from a new gym, spacious studios and improved changing and spa facilities.
25 metre pool - Beach pool with water features - including jacuzzi - Flume - Teaching pool - Gym - Creche - Cravings Cafe - Learn to be a Lifeguard
Set on the High Street in Acton, close to Acton Central station, Everyone Active Acton Centre is a brand new facility that boasts a 100 station gym featuring the very latest in both cardio and strength equipment.
Situated in the stunning grounds of Bedford Park, boasting the main competition pool, the diving pool with varying high boards and a beginners' teaching pool.
Robinson Pool is Bedfordshire’s premier swimming facility; home to Bedford’s largest pool, and is situated in the stunning grounds of Bedford Park.
This modern, recently refurbished and well maintained leisure facility is one of Bristol best kept secrets! With great facilities and fantastic activities for all ages and abilities Henbury Leisure Centre really does cater for everyone. The centre boasts two swimming pools, a fully equipped and modern fitness suite, a spacious exercise studio and a large sports hall.
Full Olympic size outdoor pool with scenic surrounds and other features inside for much older types. Swimming lessons and summer holiday activity days on offer too. Lido open even in winter!
Known locally as Brixton’s Beach, Brockwell Lido is nestled in the corner of beautiful Brockwell Park: a much loved local greenspace for nearly 80 years.
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