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Group Organisers and Travel Trade Yorkshire's Magnificent Attractions offer groups and travel trade a one stop shop to organising group visits to these, the most popular attractions in Yorkshire. For details of the benefits offered and for further details click here
Educational Visits Yorkshire's Magnificent Attractions offer educational visits to their attractions, for all educational levels, abilities and ages Here's a summary of the services on offer at each attraction. For more information, simply click on the links to the attractions' websites. Eureka! The Museum for Children Email: education@eureka.org.uk Website: www.eureka.org.uk Education Contact: Jenny Atkinson Eureka! is the UK's only fully interactive learning environment designed especially for children and is packed with opportunities to learn though discovery and play, making it the ideal venue for a school trip. Curriculum-focused galleries, hands-on activities and new enabler-led Creative Journeys support learning in a range of subjects at Foundation, KS1 and KS2. Early Years visit options are also available for under 5s and Science Night Sleepovers and themed Challenge Days for KS2. Everything about Eureka! is designed to make school visits enjoyable, inspiring and, above all, easy to manage. Email: info@harewood.org Website: www.harewood.org Education contact: who? Harewood is a place created by generations of architects, artists, designers, collectors, gardeners, people who have lived and worked here. It is a place for activity and inspiration. So why not bring your children to be inspired by activities here? Harewood lends itself to study and enjoyment in all sorts of ways, from natural sciences to arts and crafts. We hope to see you here soon! Email: jorvik@yorkarchaeology.co.uk Web: www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk Education contact: Rachel Tumman Whether you are looking for a visit which offers a completely different educational experience or just a fun day out, we can guarantee that you will not be disappointed with a trip to JORVIK Viking Centre. Discover what life was like 1000 years ago and visit our exhibitions on Viking crafts and unearthed bones. Students can uncover the history of the archaeology of York from pre-history to modern times, and cover a range of subjects and cross curricular programme from KS1 - KS4 Magna Science Adventure Centre Email: info@magnatrust.co.uk Website: www.visitmagna.co.uk Education Contact: Stuart Ballard/Helen Johnson Magna Science Adventure Centre is a dynamic, unique and hands-on education venue. Experience four themed pavilions of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Living Steel, Sci-Tek and Aqua-tek a new outdoor water play area. Magna caters from KS1 to higher education and covers the curriculum themes of Science and Technology, Art and Design, History and Geography and a range of applied and vocational courses. National Coal Mining Museum for England Email: info@ncm.org.uk Website: www.ncm.org.uk Education Contact: Education Officer: Jayne Ambrose Bookings Officer: Sharon Hinchliffe The National Coal Mining Museum preserves the heritage of the English coalfields and offers an exciting selection of activities for school groups from key stages 1-3. These include living history workshops with characters from the 1940s, Victorians, and self-directed trails in materials, rocks, forces and numeracy. Explore life underground and learn what was like to be a coal miner at Caphouse colliery at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. The Museum offers school pupils of all ages exciting and unique opportunities to learn about the history of coal mining and the heritage of the English coal fields. Our underground tour gives students a unique opportunity to experience first hand life in a real coal mine. Step back in time with one of our living history characters or take part in one of our interactive science workshops. Alternatively, 'Dig deeper' with one of the mining staff and find out more about Caphouse colliery, or follow one of our free self- directed trails around site to discover more about rocks, materials or habitats. You could complement your visit with a free loans box. Email:school.bookings@nmsi.ac.uk Web: www.nrm.org.uk Education Contact: Nina Baptiste Looking for a learning opportunity to help deliver the National Curriculum? Or a day out to celebrate the end of term? With presentations, workshops and live theatre for all ages the NRM can guarantee you an inspiring and educational experience! For more details contact us on 01904 686230. National Museum of Photography, Film & Television Email: education.nmpft@nmsi.ac.uk Website: www.nmpft.org.uk /education Education Contact: Sarah Mumford Explore FREE interactive galleries covering light, animation, television and photography! Discover why IMAX is the ultimate movie experience. With an enormous screen - the height of 4 double decker buses - and digital wrap-around sound, only IMAX makes you feel like you're really there. Choose from a selection of 2D or 3D films. Workshops: Light and Colour, Television Advertising, and Television Production. Events and exhibitions plus educational resources - web and printed. Facilities include coat and bag storage (primary/special schools only) and picnic space. Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk Web: www.royalarmouries.org.uk Education Contact: Gillian Waters The Education Centre has four dedicated teaching areas and an extensive handling collection containing many beautiful, strange and fantastic items. We use a variety of teaching methods, focussing on interaction to stimulate learning and understanding and will tailor sessions to meet pupils' needs. We also offer sessions in the galleries, so learning takes place amongst the collection! Email: info@thackraymuseum.org Website: www.thackraymuseum.org Education Contact: Helen Patching Join your students in the exploration of medicine through time with led sessions, resource packs, or a museum visit suitable for History and Science at all key stages. Use the museum's resources to help explain Victorians, Florence Nightingale, Me and My Body, Medicine through Time, Microbes and Disease and Replacement Body Parts Design. E-mail: info@thedeep.co.uk Web: www.thedeep.co.uk Education Contact: Diane Porter DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF THE DEEP Learning is at the core of The Deep's award winning submarium. The unique blend of stunning aquaria and state of the art interactive tells the fascinating story of the world's ocean featuring over 3,500 animals including 15 species of shark, giant Japanese Spider Crabs and the giant Pacific Octopus. A range of hands on interactive workshops are available for foundation to KS4, and professional presentations for post 16 learners.
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