What are they and what do they involve?
Religious buildings are venues where members of the religion can go to socialise and worship, and while they can often be historic buildings, they can also be extremely modern. As each venue is dedicated towards practicing a specific religion the exact details will vary greatly, but you are guaranteed both a memorable and educational experience!
What are the benefits?
Religion is such a common part of modern life that it’s important to educate students in all aspects of it; a visit to a religious building to see faith in action can be a great alternative way of learning to accompany their classroom studies and can help encourage acceptance of all cultures!
What students is it suitable for?
Religious buildings are generally suitable for all ages! If you are unsure, make sure to check with the specific venue to see what they advise.
Costs?
Many religious buildings are free to enter, but some larger venues that attract tourists may have a small entry fee.
Safety Implications?
It’s important to make sure students respect any customs and that they do not disturb any quiet areas – younger children will need to be supervised carefully.
The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a public garden.
Bristol’s Temple Church is so called because the original church was built by the Knights Templar, perhaps the most famous of the medieval military orders.
The historic parish church of All Saints is a large and beautiful medieval building at the heart of Loughborough's ancient town centre.
Isleham Priory Church is the best example in England of a small Norman Benedictine priory church, surviving in a surprisingly unaltered state despite later conversion into a barn.
This small Norman chapel is the best example in the country of a small Benedictine priory church that has remained substantially unaltered.
The ruins of an 11th century and later church built within the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle, with a Victorian church nearby.
The curious name of this place originates in the late 11th century, when the district of Yedeven was divided between the Loges and Ralph families, hence the present names of the parishes of Edvin Loach and Edvin Ralph.
This Norman church, which was built in the 12th century, is situated at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork. The pairing of the henge and the church symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship, and is an unusual combination of a church within a Neolithic Henge.
All Saints is a Parish Church in the Church of England serving the central area of Gosforth. It is a diverse, friendly and inclusive church community of about 400 people that seeks to explore, live and share the love of God and the good news of Jesus in a variety of ways.
Well preserved remains of a Cistercian Abbey. We also provide Medieaval Treasure Chest handling and self-led activity packs on Castles, English and Science, Technology and Mathematics.
The Bushcraft Company offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget.
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.