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Opportunities for School visits in Medway

The Medway area possesses a rich cultural and environmental heritage. This is reflected in the variety of attractions that can be found within this area, from historical buildings, dockyards and museums to country parks and countryside sites. Many of these welcome visits from schools and as such offer a fantastic opportunity to bring the curriculum to life.

All sites listed below have facilities for visiting schools as well as experienced staff available to help co-ordinate and lead visiting groups. Many are free for Medway schools (ask for details).

Medway’s Country Parks

The country parks are available for use by schools and form an excellent resource for studying a variety of environmental topics. Experienced rangers are on hand to co-ordinate and lead visiting school groups and both parks have an established educational programme that reflects the distinct character and landscape of the park. Programmes cater for ages and abilities and tie in with National Curriculum Attainment Targets. Rangers are also happy to cater to the needs of individual schools and groups studying specific topics. Independent school visits (where teachers lead the activities rather than rangers) are welcome.

For further details please telephone Capstone Farm Country Park on 01634 812196 or Riverside Country Park on 01634 378987.

The Guildhall Museum

Bring your class to this fascinating museum which tells the story of the Medway area from the earliest times. An education officer is available to lead groups and lets pupils get even closer to the collections. Relate the work you do at school to the lives of real men and women by giving pupils the opportunity to handle artefacts and assess them as evidence. A wide variety of themed sessions are available for all ages covering many aspects of the curriculum.

For further details please telephone 01634 848717.

Temple Manor

This 13th century Templar hall in Strood can provide an exciting resource for studying those important medieval themes of war, religion and daily life. Its small size and safe garden also make it very exciting for younger children looking at Homes or Materials. The education officer can be booked to lead activities at the site.

For further details please telephone 01634 848717.

Rochester Castle

The castle and its gardens make for a memorable school visit, providing inspiration for design and technology and art projects as well as history. Visits are free to school groups.

For further details and a teachers’ booklet please telephone 01634 848717.

Upnor Castle

From April to October you can book to visit this attractive Elizabethan fort. Take your class back in time to the Tudor period when the English fleet lay at anchor in the waters of the Medway. Or discover the story of the largest gunpowder store in the country and look for clues to how the building was made safe for this dangerous role.

For further details please telephone 01634 848717.