School visits
Explore, investigate and have fun with science
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.
Explore what we can offer your school on this page, or contact us to find out more and book a visit.
Your visit
We take bookings for school groups of up to 250 children.
We recommend that you allow 4 to 5 hours for your visit.
Every school group visiting The Look Out will get:
- a free pre visit for the group leader
- a copy of our risk assessment and other information emailed to you before your visit
- allocated bag and lunchbox storage space on the day
- optional extras including entry to shows, hire of activity backpacks, orienteering maps and 'make a badge' activity
- use of our large woodland play area
- a covered picnic area for lunch in bad weather, or use of picnic tables if good weather
- free pick up and drop off for coaches
- experienced staff on hand throughout the day
- a commitment to supporting your SEN provision
Shows for school groups
We offer shows for school groups, available at additional cost.
Light and sound
14 January to 5 April 2019
This show examines how we see and how we hear. It's interactive and fun.
The KS1 show will look at how light is vital for life and plant growth.
The KS2 show considers light and sound in more depth.
Bugs and beasties / Nature explorer
24 April to 19 July 2019
This show is split into 2 halves.
Part one of the session is an interactive show covering topics such as food chains, habitats and animal classifications. In part 2, we head into the forest for a bug hunt.
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.
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
Prices
Our prices for school visits are as follows.
School visit prices | Cost per child |
|---|---|
Entry per child (pre-booked) | £4.75 |
Show admission | £1.95 |
Backpack hire | £1.95 |
Souvenir of your visit (pre-booked) | from 80p |
Make a badge activity | £1 |
Orienteering map/woodland map | £1 |
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.
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.
Visit 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.
Pre-ordered gift bags
If you would prefer 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.
Risk assessment
| Attachment | Size |
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 Risk assessment for schools | 316.67 KB |