All Natural & Outdoor Attractions articles – Page 8
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News & IdeasAnniversary competition offers free school trip to Lee Valley Regional Park
To mark the 50th anniversary of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, the Youth and Schools service is calling pupils to enter a competition.
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FeaturesLiteracy theme day at Chiltern Open Air Museum
A trip to Chiltern Open Air Museum, offers schools the chance to take part in a Goodnight Mister Tom Literacy theme day, among others.
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News & IdeasDetails revealed for Learning Beyond the Classroom conference
It has been announced that a Learning Beyond the Classroom conference will take place on 21st April at High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre, in Surrey.
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FeaturesGreen-fingered learning at RHS Garden Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Yorkshire is one of four RHS gardens. All offer educational workshops for schools which are led by educational officers and are designed to stimulate and capture students’ curiosity about nature and gardening and get them involved in practical horticulture, Art and Science.
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News & IdeasDate for the 2017 Kids Country Food and Farming Day announced
The Kids Country Food and Farming Day will take place again next year for its fifth run, in Peterborough.
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FeaturesCombined itineraries and educational programmes at Beaulieu
A school trip to Beaulieu provides schools with lessons in Physics, History and Technology.
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FeaturesScience, History and Geography at the City of Caves
The City of Caves in Nottingham provides educational experiences and workshops for Key Stages 1 to 3 that tie in with the History, Geography and Science curriculum.
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FeaturesHistory, travel and business for schools at Beamish museum
Beamish The Living Museum of the North will be expanding its attractions. STO looks at what will become available.
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FeaturesEnglish and Drama in Alice in Wonder-Llandudno
STO finds out about Llandudno’s ties to the novel Alice in Wonderland and how these can support a Key Stage 2 school trip.
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FeaturesLearn in the home of Winnie the Pooh
STO focuses on Ashdown Forest, which was the original setting for AA Milne’s famous Winnie the Pooh children’s stories.
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FeaturesTop 9 educational spots in Iceland
The land of active volcanos, waterfalls, glaciers and a whole lot of snow can offer a lot to schools.
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FeaturesA day at the dump: education at Carymoor landfill site
Rachel Bailey reports on why learning at a landfill site like Carymoor Environmental Education Centre has its perks.
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FeaturesFocus on: Poole’s Cavern and Country Park
Aneducational visit to Poole’s Cavern includes a cavern tour which fits in with Key Stages 1 and 2.
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FeaturesStudy Geography and Biology in Cuba
STO focuses on a Cuba School Biology Expedition for Secondary School students, offered by World Youth Adventures.
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FeaturesHistory, 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.
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Features5 places to study the Romans
Some of the best places to go on a school trip and study the Roman Empire.
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FeaturesFocus on: Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre
Located in the Conway Valley is Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre which provides outdoor learning for Years 5 to 7.
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FeaturesEnvironmental studies at Howe Park Wood
School Travel Organiser takes a look at what’s available for students visiting Howe Park Wood.
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Features5 outdoor learning centres you might not know about
The end of the summer term sees schools from all over the country heading out on residentials and outdoor learning trips. While big centres run by the likes of PGL and YHA always go down a storm, there are a variety of lesser-known options available to teachers. Here, STO focuses on five.
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FeaturesOutdoor learning at the Beth Chatto Education Trust Gardens
Plant growth and garden birds are high on the learning agenda at the Beth Chatto Education Trust Gardens.