The extensive remains of one of the most important East Anglian monasteries, the Cluniac Priory of Our Lady of Thetford and the burial place of the earls and dukes of Norfolk for 400 years.
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
At Key Stage 3 (KS3) the History curriculum includes a large span of British and world history, and there are few schools that are more than a couple of hours from a venue that will enhance pupils’ historical study. Local religious centres and town halls will be a good start for the study of ‘church, state and society in Britain’, but we would encourage schools to look at the Houses of Parliament and the Welsh Assembly as candidates for possible visits - both of whom offer tailored services to schools.
Visits to the foreign 1914-18 WWI sites are firm school favourites already, and are likely to be doubly popular in the next four years. Many schools combine the history element with some linguistic extras to develop pupils’ ability to ‘speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation.’
In regards to drama and music, many pupils will have been to plays and musicals before the age of 11, but KS3 theatre visits will encourage interest in the subjects and develop the national requirement for ‘a deepening understanding of the music that they perform and to which they listen, and its history.’
The KS3 curriculum requires schools to develop pupils’ adventurous spirits, using group activities to encourage pupils to ‘take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges.’ Many national providers specialise in this area, providing imaginative activities for all kinds of age and ability groups, with a large number tailoring activities for those with special educational needs and disabled pupils.
Suitable Venues
Discover one of Norfolk’s ‘Fields of Little America’
For two years during World War II some seventy sites across East Anglia became launch pads for USAAF’s bombing raids into occupied Europe. Each airfield was home to 2000-3000 airmen and ground crew, most of them volunteers. The airfields became known as "The Fields of Little America".
For Secondary Schools we continue to offer, at a reduced rate, the opportunity to charter the Wherry for groups of up to twelve (including staff) to experience life aboard and help the experienced crew of three sail the boat. A three to four hour trip has been found to work best fitting in with the normal school day.
Norfolk’s railways treasured
This museum tells the story of East Anglia’s railways and in particular William Marriott’s Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway (or the ‘Muddle and Get Nowhere’ as it was affectionately known).
Also known as the "Poppy Line", the North Norfolk Line is a preserved steam railway connecting the town of Sheringham to the picturesque Georgian town of Holt.
The North Norfolk Railway offers far more than just a train ride, experience yesterday tomorrow with a day out travelling through some of Norfolk’s stunning coastal countryside.
An essential introduction to the Norfolk Broads
Welcome to the only waterside museum of Broadland life in a tranquil and picturesque location at Stalham Staithe.
The Museum has a varied collection of objects, photographs and archive material connected to the Regiment which illustrates its 300 year history.
Based at the north end of Barton Broad (about 10 miles north of Wroxham), Barton Turf Adventure Centre is a family run sailing school, adventure activity and environmental studies centre.
The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art gallery at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Admission is free to the permanent collections, which feature outstanding world and modern European art. There are also special exhibitions changing every few months.
Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre is located on the outskirts of Norwich within Whitlingham Country Park in Trowse.
The centre offers outdoor and adventurous activities for anyone 8 years+ with an emphasis on educational provision to schools and colleges.
The most complete Norman cathedral in England and one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Europe, Norwich Cathedral is one of England’s greatest Cathedrals. But this beautiful building is much more than a cathedral. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Over 9,000 school pupils and students visit us every year.
Norfolk’s flying past and present
Over a dozen complete aircraft are on display ranging from the tiny wooden Evans VP-2 all the way up to a huge Vulcan B.2 and the Nimrod MR2.
Displays showcase East Anglia’s rich aviation history taking in RAF and USAAF bases in World War II, helicopters, uniforms, link trainers and the search and rescue service.
Explore NWT Holme Dunes (5 miles from Hunstanton) with your group. There are a range of coastal habitats including sand dunes, freshwater pools, grazing marsh and saltmarsh and much of the site consists of natural habitats maintained largely by coastal processes.
With a history dating back over 1350 years, Peterborough Cathedral is a storehouse of archaeological, architectural, cultural, musical and artistic treasures for visitors to discover and enjoy.
Endeavour is a small national charity working at grass roots level with some of England's most disadvantaged and disaffected young people. Ours is a hard working, passionate and effective organisation providing social development programmes for those youngsters getting few or no opportunities to fulfill their true potential.
Outdoor pursuits is one of the fastest growth areas in the leisure industry. Thousands of people take to the great outdoors in England, which has countryside ideal for every type of outdoor pursuit, from climbing to caving, and kayaking to mountain biking.
Pennine Sailing Club is situated on Winscar Reservoir in the hills above Holmfirth, in the Peak District National Park, and attracts a growing membership of 200 sailors and windsurfers from the surrounding areas of Sheffield, Huddersfield, Barnsley and Glossop.
Rotherham Sailing Club is a vibrant and competitive family club sailing on Harthill reservoir, which is between Sheffield and Worksop, with easy access from both the M1 and M18 motorways. It boasts a newly refurbished clubhouse with comfortable and friendly surroundings. There is a strong youth section with help and support available to beginners and improvers of all ages
Established in 1980 Britain’s most experienced summer holiday operator for children and teenagers aged 3-17 years. With a host of exciting and adventurous activities to choose from.
Prince's Trust centres currently offer the Fairbridge programme, which is an individually tailored personal development programme combining one-to-one support and group activities.
Originally Fairbridge in Greater Manchester, we became part of The Prince's Trust in 2011.
The ruins of the small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham - the only Christian building in England to incorporate within its fabric the remains of a 4th century Romano-British pagan mausoleum.
It lay close to the probable site of the small Roman town of Durolevum and its Roman cemetery at Ospringe, finds from which can be seen at Maison Dieu.
Established in 1980 Britain’s most experienced summer holiday operator for children and teenagers aged 3-17 years. With a host of exciting and adventurous activities to choose from.
Established in 1980 Britain’s most experienced summer holiday operator for children and teenagers aged 3-17 years. With a host of exciting and adventurous activities to choose from.
Set in Acton, Twyford Sports Centre offers a four court sports hall, activity and club room, floodlit tennis courts, netball and football areas and two group exercise studios.
The Sports Centre offers a range of activities in the sports hall including 5-a-side football, basketball, volleyball, badminton and short tennis.
Our large school and college based programme includes teaching kayaking and sailing as two of the “outdoor and adventurous activity” elements of the GCSE in Physical Education for many local schools.
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