Factory Visits & Industry

Factory Visits & Industry

What are they and what do they involve?

Factories are places in which things are made; the outcomes can be products such as food, technology or clothing, and a visit to a factory can include getting an interesting behind the scenes look at how everyday items are made and learning more about engineering, technology and manufacturing processes.

What are the benefits?

A visit to a factory can be great for increasing students’ respect for things they consider commonplace; for example, learning about the extensive history of minting coins can make you look at the money in your pocket in a brand new way. Factories can also spark an interest in creating and designing for some students – seeing how things are made can encourage others into making their own designs!

What students is it suitable for?

Different factories will be suitable for different groups of students; make sure the main topic and any activities available will engage your pupils!

Costs?

Factory visits will usually have an admission fee, but should generally fall under the £10 mark.

Safety Implications?

If the factory in question is a working one you must be very careful with younger students and make sure they are supervised at all times. Machinery can inflict life-changing injuries in a split second, so brief well and remain vigilant.

 

See below for a list of venues and providers of this kind: 

Cadbury World

Uncover a world of chocolate delights
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With over 25 years' experience and more than 2,000 school groups attending each year, Cadbury World offers a unique experience that gives fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation's favourite chocolate brand.

A variety of zones showcase our history, chocolate making, and now include the 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema experience. Through the self-guided Cadbury World attraction, your pupils will...

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Sibsey Trader Windmill

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Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today. The award-winning tearoom sells produce made from the mill's organic, stone-ground flour.

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Temple Mine

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Explore the crawl through mock up tunnels in the Peak District Lead Mining Museum then head over the road and under the ground for a guided tour of the real thing! Fun, educational and immersive this pair of matched attractions will fill your day nicely and stick in the mind.

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Strutts North Mill

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Discover how the town of Belper was turned into the world’s first factory community in this great mill and museum that is free to visit for under 16s. Family friendly hands on activities and exhibits.

It is recognised as one of the most important buildings from the Industrial Revolution in the whole world!

You can choose to explore the mill at your own pace or join one of the daily tours that are led by friendly and knowledgeable guides, who are great at bringing this building to life.

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Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall

Famous waterfall and fascinating industrial site with tin workers' exhibition
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Set in a steep gorge, this place demonstrates the power of water and its impact on industry.

Our film 'Reflections on Tin' traces its 400-year history, from 1584, including a visit by the famous artist JMW Turner.

An early water-powered tin works was the last industry here. Today the waters of the River Dulais are used to make Aberdulais Falls self-sufficient in environmentally friendly energy. It has the largest electricity-generating waterwheel in Europe.

Lifts enable you to access the cinema and the upper levels for excellent views of the falls.

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Flame: The Gasworks Museum of Ireland

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Flame gasworks is Ireland's sole surviving coal gasworks and is one of only three left in the British Isles. Opened in 1855, it supplied Carrickfergus with gas until 1965 and was closed in 1987. It is now fully restored and was reopened as a visitor and educational attraction in August 2002.

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Stott Park Bobbin Mill

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In the Lake District in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.

The story of the Bobbin Mill is brought to life with a brand new exhibition. Visitors can also see the journey from tree to bobbin first hand during production on the original belt driven machinery. A hands-on family trail helps visitors to imagine what it was like to work at the mill.

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Jaguar Land Rover Education Business Partnership - Solihull

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Solihull is the home of Land Rover since production began on the first Land Rover in 1948. The current vehicle line up at Solihull consists of building the Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport. The Solihull site was originally built to build aircraft engines in for WWII. After the war the premises were given to Spencer and Maurice Wilks. Main Land Rover manufacturing site, 300 acres and employs around 11,000 people.

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Royal Mint

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The Royal Mint is a national treasure, making beautifully crafted coins and medals for countries all over the world. Over a thousand years of craftsmanship and artistry ensures every piece we strike is a long lasting piece of history. Visit the Royal Mint Museum website to find out about the history of The Royal Mint and gain unprecedented access to the collection plus information on exhibitions, events and learning.

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Papplewick Pumping Station

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A surprisingly beautiful and fascinating Victorian Pumping Station, that is still operational on ‘steam days’. Learn how it supplied Nottingham with water during the early 1880s. Surrounded by a lovely garden with a lake.

The Victorians were under budget when they made the station, so they used the surplus for decoration, even though they were never expected to be seen by the public!

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