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How English Heritage can help to inspire pupils with history
We speak to Fran Gibbons at English Heritage about how the charity supports teachers and what’s available for school visits in the future.
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7 places for fantastic school trips in England
With the Coronavirus affecting school visits abroad for now, there’s plenty of top attractions closer to home for future planning towards the end of this year and into the next.
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Hever Castle thanks STO for boost in school trip numbers
More children than ever before are visiting the castle in Kent as part of an educational trip, with Hever’s team thanking School Travel Organiser for the spike in interest.
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STO picks: 5 English Heritage sites for history-themed visits
There’s no better way to bring history to life for your class than by heading away from the classroom. And with so many places to choose from in the UK, we’re spoilt for choice. Here are just a handful of English Heritage attractions for starters.
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‘Ultimate Tudor extravaganza’ for schools at Hampton Court Palace
The palace’s first ever schools festival will be a multi-sensory experience of history, aiming to give pupils an immersive and authentic experience, running from 15th - 19th June.
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Stepping into the past: Hever Castle & Gardens
A visit to Hever Castle Gardens in Kent, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, offers an informative educational history trip and provides a stimulating opportunity for learning outside the classroom.
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Child-friendly multimedia guides at Hever Castle
Schools visiting the castle in Kent will be able to explore the site’s past through the help of handy multimedia guides, exploring some of its key features.
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Medieval falconry explored in new Warwick Castle show
Warwick Castle, in Warwickshire will be launching a new interactive show this year which will tie in with the school History curriculum.
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Focus on: Lincoln Castle
School Travel Organiser finds out more about Lincoln Castle, which offers a dedicated learning programme for schools, known as Investigate.
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Arithmetic experiences outside of the classroom
Here are some Arithmetic-related school trip ideas to inspire Primary school students who are learning their times tables.
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Focus on: Skipton Castle
Skipton has what is said to be one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England, standing watchful over the market town as it has for over 900 years.
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Tudor days and history events revealed for Kentwell Hall
The stately home in Sudbury has announced a host of educational days in the new school year including a history re-creation and Tudor-specific events.
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Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust to host events for Shakespeare Week
Attractions with links to the Bard will be hosting a variety of school friendly events during and after the week dedicated to the poet and playwright.
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Itinerary Idea: Crime & Punishment at Warwick Castle
A focus on Warwick Castle's Crime & Punishment workshop for KS 3 pupils that includes a Castle Dungeon experience.
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English Heritage properties offer expert-led school visits
A number of English Heritage properties now offer expert-led school visits linked with the curriculum.
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Bookings open for Historic Royal Palaces’ school programme
Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is now taking bookings for its schools’ programme for the next academic year.
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Top picks for school trips in 2017/18
Dive into this selection of school trip workshops and education sessions that are new for the 2017/18 academic year and available to book now.
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Arundel Castle to host History shows from April
Arundel Castle will again host It’s the History Man! performances starting this April, suitable for History pupils.
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Discover 950 years of history at Arundel Castle
School Travel Organiser takes a look at what pupils can expect to learn when visiting Arundel Castle, which celebrates its 950th anniversary this year.
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History, heritage and archaeology; learn in Scotland in 2017
Scotland has designated 2017 as the Year of History, Heritage & Archaeology; here are some trip ideas to link to the occasion.