Key Stage 1
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Museum Explorers
Closely explore the Museum’s collection with one of our trails during your visit.
Trail themes: Aviation, Motoring, World Wars, Art, Maths
Skills: observation, comprehension, reading, writing
Curriculum links: Art & Design, Science, Maths, History, English
Cost: £4 per pupil, 90 students
Time: 2hrs
Journeys
Investigate the history of the transport built at Brooklands and compare changes in technology with a fun guided tour. It includes time in the activity room and a visit on board Concorde.*
Skills: Chronology, reading, writing, speaking & listening, historical enquiry, scientific enquiry
Curriculum links: History, Geography, Science, English
Cost: £5 per pupil, 90 students
Time: 2hrs
*Please note Concorde visits depend on availability.
Significant Brooklands
Introduce pupils to the history of Brooklands through the people who worked here with our expert guides. Investigate the individuals who had a big impact on the local community and on the wider world.
Skills: Chronology, writing, speaking & listening, historical enquiry, historical perspective, comprehension
Curriculum links: English, History, Geography, Design & Technology, Science.
Cost: £5 per pupil, 90 students
Time: 1.5hrs
Aviation Detectives
Follow our educational trail to learn more about Brooklands’ aircraft then make your own glider and further investigate the principles of flight.
Skills: Reading, writing, speaking & listening, scientific enquiry, observation, comprehension
Curriculum links: Science, English, History, Design & Technology
Cost: £4.50 per pupil, 120 students
Time: 2hrs
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.