Lectures and courses can be arranged on a wide range of subjects including: Shakespeare, Stratford and Tudor history. Talks, workshops, drama sessions and theatre visits can all be arranged in advance.
Lectures and courses can be arranged on a wide range of subjects including: Shakespeare, Stratford and Tudor history. Talks, workshops, drama sessions and theatre visits can all be arranged in advance.
This 2-hour walking tour takes in 17 of London's most innovative green buildings. A variety of approaches to eco-building will be covered, including green roofs, polymer technology, re-cycled materials and more. This is an excellent way to see more of London's ‘hidden' city whilst finding out more about sustainable architecture and design.
The Living Rainforest is located near Newbury and has over 700 species of plants and animals kept within tropical glasshouses. These remarkable exhibits enable school groups to examine the flora and fauna of a typical rainforest up close including: butterflies, monkeys, dwarf crocodiles and birds of paradise. Sustainability groups will also be interested in the human impact exploration space.
This wonderful primate enclosure assists governments around the world to stop the monkey smuggling industry. The centre itself is home to all kinds of rescued primate including: orangutans, gibbons and woolly monkeys. Sustainability groups can discover the conservation projects in place and also find out more about individual species of ape. Education packs and tours are available upon request.
This amazing centre is dedicated to promoting and displaying plants and sustainability projects from around the world. Three gigantic biomes contain the following natural environments: rainforest, Mediterranean and outdoor garden. There are so many educational case studies and things to do here that students of sustainability will be spoilt for choice. Plenty of information and tips on how to look after the environment as well as interactive and enjoyable activities make this a great place to visit for young botanists and eco-groups.
The Education Service, based at Dell Quay, helps to inform visitors about the biodiversity of this outstanding area of natural beauty. All sorts of people use Chichester Harbour for a number of different activities including: sailing, fishing, nature conservation and farming. Methods of conservation and some of the challenges facing the harbour are explained through a series of field trips, nature activities and classroom lessons. This is an amazing outdoor learning facility and groups can't help but be inspired by their natural surroundings.
The South Downs National Park is a huge area of protected countryside that stretches from Winchester in Hampshire to the white chalk cliffs of Beachy Head in East Sussex. Pupils of sustainability will be extremely interested in the conservation efforts to preserve the park's flora and fauna and education packs are available from the Sustainability Centre. This is the prefect environment to learn, relax and have fun whilst learning about the natural world.
Tucked away in the Hampshire countryside, within the South Downs National Park, is the Sustainability Centre. This proactive environment intends to educate, enable and inspire people into making sustainable decisions regarding lifestyle and the natural world. Educational courses, overnight stays, a wealth of eco-friendly information and things to do make this the perfect venue for Eco and Primary school groups.
This is the world's second largest moveable flood barrier and is designed to prevent London from being flooded by high tides and sea surges. The construction, operation and history of the barrier is fascinating and a visit to the information centre allows groups to find out more about how the barrier works and the reasons for having such an arrangement in London.
Islington's ecology and i-recycle centre offer an exciting, curriculum linked education programme for school groups. Pupils can enjoy a variety of stimulating, hands-on sessions, designed to enthuse and engage young people with their environment. The recycling courses are led by experienced education officers and feature videos, fun games and activities on waste reduction, reuse and recycling.