Adventure Training and Expeditions was formed by Scott and Michelle, a husband and wife team based in the South East of England. Scott and Michelle both come from a teaching and training background. Scott spent 24 years in the Armed Forces and Michelle has taught in Secondary schools for over 10 years.
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
At KS4, there has been a gradually burgeoning number of types of educational visits – foreign language school exchanges, cultural visits all over Europe and further afield, sports competitions, youth conferences, winter sports and adventurous activities in more extreme environments. The Duke of Edinburgh Award becomes available at 14 years old and continues to be offered for those up to 24 years of age, and pupils of many ages start work on specialist awards in areas such as mountaineering, sailing and river sports. This increase in venue variety has led to a proliferation of specialist companies catering for these activities.
The aims of history trips tend to be more focused in KS4, with study trips to the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation and the 1944 Normandy Landings often proving popular along with the 1815 Waterloo battlefield. Venues of this type are often catered for by specialist travel companies to ensure participants get the best experience available.
A lot of schools have a tradition of school trips with their choirs, orchestras and musical/theatre students. There are specialist companies that can help any school wishing to explore this possibility, and many venues have tailored activities for groups that can help improve performers’ confidence and motivation.
British schools have been the forerunners in Europe for undertaking challenging outdoor activities both at home and abroad (you can visit here for good list of activities and gateway sites) but there is a notable increase of interest at KS4 in science-based trips – most notably the Science and National History museums in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, the National Railway Museum in York, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Macclesfield, Techniquest in Cardiff, and the Bristol Science Centre, all of which have reported an increase in visitors in recent years.
Suitable Venues
Explore the greatest collection of artillery in the UK and discover their fascinating history, and learn about the roles of Gunners. Free entry for kids under 4 years old.
There is plenty to see and find out in a variety of different displays and exhibits, some of which are audiovisual. There are also clearly written information panels.
So much more than just tanks!
The tank was a British invention that changed warfare for ever when it was introduced in the First World War and Bovington has been the home of the tank ever since.
At The Tank Museum we bring the history of tanks and tank crew to life… Supported by the world’s best collection of tanks & action packed live displays.
Brings together an award winning archaeology museum and one of the region's premier art galleries, the Usher Gallery, in the heart of historic Lincoln. Play at The Collection is an exciting free activity centre for younger visitors which encourages learning through play!
Our collections have outstanding collections in the fields of archives, art, science and technology, ethnography, archaeology, military and social history, maritime history and natural sciences. Our art, natural science, archives and science and industry collections have been awarded Designated status by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in recognition of their national importance.
The Learning Department at Wakefield Cathedral covers a wide area of work. We often run workshops and visits for schools, uniformed organisations and community groups. We run family activities during holidays and weekends both in our own buildings and out in the community. We facilitate quiet days and groups for women and asylum seekers.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is the largest tennis museum in the world. The museum was inaugurated at The Championships centenary event in 1977. Exhibits from as far back as 1555 form part of a huge collection of artefacts from the days of real tennis to the modern game.
Littledean Jail is not just a prison. It is by far Europe's largest true crime, politically incorrect, bizarre, diverse museum and visitor attraction.
Welcome to Littledean Jail, a former house of correction, police station and courthouse is the county’s most talked about, most unorthodox, not to be missed historical visitor attraction set in the Royal Forest of Dean.
A walking trail with a ‘whodunit’ mystery to solve. Set in the town of Matlock Bath, you have clues to solve and suspects to eliminate from a dastardly crime. Become a detective for the day.
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!
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!
Exciting spy-themed adventure centre in Northampton for anyone over 6 years.
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!
In a fantastic waterside location at the heart of Bristol’s harbourside, Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts, presenting innovative, experimental work in the visual arts, performance, dance, film, music and events, accompanied by a programme of learning and participation activities.
Centre Manager Matt Collins and the team welcome you to launch your own canoe, kayak or sailing boat or book an instructed session for you and your group. Families, friends, schools and youth organisations, and corporate groups can all benefit from activities at this fantastic centre within easy reach of Manchester, Sheffield and Barnsley.
Mobile Adventure UK is an outdoor pursuits centre based in Skipton, the very heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We specialise in personal and team development using the outdoors as a tool. This can be achieved in a variety of ways: kayaking, climbing, team building or using many of the other activities.
Outer Limits Explore - quality, productive team development and adventure travel experiences. Founded originally in 1996, Outer Limits Explore has a proud history of providing outstanding team development programmes and unmissable expeditions to some of the world’s most exciting locations.
Key Adventures designs bespoke team building events, corporate outdoor team challenges, adventure activities, teambuilding exercises, conference energisers and outdoor activity events for corporate groups, public sector, educational and other organisations.
Stubbers have been serving the schools and groups of Essex, London and Hertfordshire for over 20 years. Offering a range of outdoor activities to students of all ages.
We are a small outdoor pursuits company based in the Yorkshire Dales offering adventure activities. We specialise in youth development residentials, especially the week two residential for the Prince's Trust Team programme, but we also work with companies and individual clients, either for an 'experience', team building or skills training.
A dynamic business with a keen eye for detail, NPTA is built upon a team of staff who have worked in the outdoor and training sectors for many years.
Learning outside the classroom; great experiences, self discovery, team work and team building, taking and managing risks, building self esteem and confidence, discovering hidden strengths and talents.
We offer outdoor and adventurous activities for young people and adults throughout the year.
Key Adventures designs bespoke team building events, corporate outdoor team challenges, adventure activities, teambuilding exercises, conference energisers and outdoor activity events for corporate groups, public sector, educational and other organisations.
Peak Outdoor Training are a leading provider of outdoor adventurous activities and national governing body awards. Peak Outdoor Training offer a full range of activity and course provision throughout the year. The team of staff at Peak outdoor training are all appropriately qualified and experienced leaders to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment is key at all times.
BECKs Training Limited is a provider of high quality outdoor adventure and team events at venues across the North of England. We use physically and mentally challenging activities as a vehicle for personal and team development. However, we do adjust our activities to the age range and physical ability of each group.
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