Early Years
Number of students shown is the maximum that we can accommodate on a visit.
Time shown is the minimum amount of time you should allow for your visit.
Mini Curator Explorer Bags
Hire our ‘mini Curator’ Bags for the day, get up close with a magnifying glass and explore the dark spaces with torches, what exciting artefacts will you find?
Skills: observation, language, spatial awareness
Framework areas: communication, moving & handling, PSHE development
Cost: £4.50 per pupil - 30 students. 1 adult free per 2 pupils (Nursery) or 1 adults free per 6 pupils (Reception)
Time: 2.5 hrs
Bertie Bear Hunt
Hunt around the museum to find Bertie Bear and solve the riddle! The trail is designed to encourage Early Years children to enjoy the experience of visiting a Museum.
Skills: observation, language, spatial awareness
Framework areas: communication, moving & handling, PSHE development
Cost: £4 per pupil - 60 students. 1 adult free per 2 pupils (Nursery) or 1 adults free per 6 pupils (Reception)
Time: 2hrs
Brooklands Safari
Trek around the museum to find the museum objects with animal names. This trail will encourage Early Years children to enjoy the experience of visiting a Museum.
Skills: observation, language
Framework areas: communication, moving & handling, PSHE development
Cost: £4 per pupil - 60 students. 1 adult free per 2 pupils (Nursery) or 1 adults free per 6 pupils (Reception)
Time: 2hrs
Bertie Goes Racing
Make goggles inspired by Bertie’s Race Day story, then explore the museum with one of our Early Years Trails.
Skills: observation, language, spatial awareness
Framework areas: communication, moving & handling, PSHE development
Cost: £4.50 per pupil - 30 students. 1 adult free per 2 pupils (Nursery) or 1 adults free per 6 pupils (Reception)
Time: 2.5 hrs
Plucky Pilots*
Schools can book a 15 minute session for children to try out the Museum’s pedal planes.
Cost: 50p/pupil 15 children
Time:15mins
*Please note that a height restriction applies and this activity is weather dependent.
How to Book
- Choose the activity you would like and possible dates for your visit and call the Learning office to check availability.
- The Learning Office can be contacted by calling 01932 857381 or by emailing [email protected]
. Please call as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Before You Visit
- On booking a visit you will receive a visit information pack. Please read it carefully and distribute the relevant information to the other adults involved with the trip.
- Return the booking form
- Book a pre-visit to familiarise yourself with our site (available for group leaders and one additional person)
- Contact us should you need to change an aspect of your visit, e.g. numbers
- A timetable of the day will be sent shortly before your visit. When you receive this please brief all group leaders abut the day
- You may photocopy your trails. They are included in your information pack or can be downloaded here
Payment
We accept cash, cheques or cards, either in advance or on the day. We ask that groups provide a single payment for their booking.
Cancellation
Please note that a cancellation fee of £30 will be charged if the Museum is not informed if a group visit is not going ahead at least 1 week before the reserved date.