To get in touch about school or group visits, email thelookout.groups@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
School visits
School visits to The Look Out encourage children to explore, investigate and have fun with science, technology, engineering, art and maths.
We have over 20 years of experience of school visits from Foundation Stage, KS1 and KS2 pupils.
Before your visit you will get:
- a free pre visit for the group leader - this needs to be arranged in advance
- a copy of our risk assessment and other information
Ticket prices are:
- £6.50 per child
- £10.60 per additional adult
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Book your visit
We recommend that you allow 4 hours for your visit.
Your visit
Accessibility
We offer free admission to dedicated carers. There is full wheelchair access throughout the centre with the exception of the 22m tower.
Assistance dogs are welcome. There are hearing loops in seminar room and reception area.
We have a Changing Places toilet which is accessed with a RADAR key.
Supervision
We ask that there is one adult for every four pupils for Foundation and Early Years groups.
For KS1 and KS2, we ask that you bring one adult for every 6 pupils.
We offer free admission to accompanying adults in school groups, including carers for pupils with SEN.
Coaches
There is free pick up and drop off for coaches.
Coaches that stay must pay and display as a normal vehicle.
Allocated storage
You will get allocated bag and lunchbox storage space on the day.
Lunch areas
In good weather, you can use our outdoor picnic area.
In bad weather, you can use our marquee - a covered and heated area with picnic tables.
Staff support
On the day there will be experienced staff on hand to help.
The gift shop
Our well stocked gift shop offers an excellent range of gifts, including many under £3. Why not include a trip to the gift shop as part of your day?
It's a great way for the children to practice their maths and experience spending money and budgeting.
Optional extras
There are a range of extras available during your trip to The Look Out.
Shows
Some of our most popular shows at The Look Out are available for your school visit.
Shows cost £2.20 per child.
Autumn term - Nature navigators
This show is an interactive session exploring the natural word. Students will discover science related to trees, fungi, plants and flowers through exciting, hands-on activities.
This show lasts 40 minutes.
National Curriculum links
- KS1 - Working scientifically, plants
- KS2 - Working scientifically, plants
Spring term - Fire and light
This show looks at the sources of light on our planet. It considers the properties of fire and how chemicals can react with each other. What does a candle need to keep burning? Which creatures create their own light? What is the fire triangle? Come and marvel at our tornado of fire!
This show will excite your children while covering a range of basic science principles.
This show lasts 40 minutes.
National Curriculum links
- KS1 - Working scientifically, light
- KS2 - Working scientifically, light, states of matter
Summer term - Bugs and beasties
This show is split into 2 halves. Part 1 of the session is an interactive show covering curriculum linked topics such as food chains, habitats and animal classifications. In part 2, we head into the forest for a bug hunt.
This show last 60 minutes.
National Curriculum links
- KS1 - Working scientifically, animals including humans, living things and their habitats
- KS2 - Working scientifically, animals including humans
Backpacks
Backpacks are a great way to work with pupils in small groups to discover the environment outside or inside The Look Out.
Using the backpacks involves a short walk, stopping at various points and concentrating on national curriculum themed activities.
Backpacks can be hired in advance and are self-led experiences. Each backpack is suitable for up to 6 pupils and 1 leader. They cost £2.20 per child.
Nature explorers
For 4 to 8 year olds.
Themes:
- colour
- texture
- life cycles
- leaves
- story telling
Materials detectives
For 8 to 11 year olds.
Themes:
- magnets
- materials
- rocks and trees
- consolidating learning
Explorer journals
Explorer journals on the following topics are also available in a similar format to the backpack hire and cost £2.20 per child:
- animals
- navigation
- plans and trees
- crafts
Gift bags
If you would like to pre-order our themed gift bags for your group, we'll be happy to have them ready for the day of your visit.
Using our gift bags can save time on the day and allow you to control the spend of your group.
Ask for more information when you contact us to make your booking.