Corsham Court is one of England's finest stately homes and is based upon an Elizabethan Manor dating from 1582. The interiors are laid out as a suite of magnificent Georgian Staterooms, the work of leading 18th and 19th Century architects. Their brief was to properly display the famous Methuen/Sanford art collection featuring Old Masters by Van Dyck, Carlo Dolci and Lippi.
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
Staying fit and healthy does not have to be boring. Forget jogging in the park or swimming at your local pool, it is time to try something different to get you out of the house and getting some exercise. High rope courses may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about ways to get some exercise, but it could be just the activity you are looking for.
The Forest with it All in Kent. Bedgebury Forest is the wild outdoor adventure in South East England.
Go Ape Trent Park is open Thursday – Sunday in November.
An Adventure just 10 minutes walk from Cockfosters tube station (Piccadilly Line).
The Old Skating Rink Gallery has permanent displays and changing exhibitions of decorative arts and crafts from South Asia, from the collection of the SADACC Trust.
M33 is one of only three British First World War warships to survive and funding is being sought to open her to the public for the first time.
Take the time to follow in the footsteps of author J.R.R. Tolkien, and see the sights that inspired his creation of Middle Earth.
Birmingham:
An ideal way to teach skiing and boarding to beginners, or challenge pros. Our revolving slopes mean you can do turn after turn, forgetting the hassle of lift queues, crowds and bad weather. Suitable for 5 year olds upwards, all equipment and instruction included in the cost
The Bristol Hippodrome, the city’s very own West End theatre, opened its doors on 16 December 1912 when the curtain rose for the first time on what was generally agreed to be Oswald Stoll’s most magnificent provincial theatre.
Housed on three floors in a 19th century granary building in the centre of Okehampton, the museum tells the story of how people have lived, worked and played on and around Dartmoor through the centuries. It shows how the moors have shaped their lives just as their work has shaped the moorland.
An inspiring, surprising, family-friendly, free attraction in South London’s Forest Hill.
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.
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