Alum Bay and The Needles
A site with spectacular views of cliffs of different coloured sands and geological features, where you can also view the Needles and the Needles lighthouse. Lunch area, open March to October.
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2 - 10
KEY TOPICS: 7, 9, 17, 18, 19, SCI, G, EVS.
Alum Bay Needles Boat Cruise
Throughout the season boats leave Alum Bay on a short 20 minute cruise for close up views of the Needles Lighthouse and Rocks. On leaving the beach the boats pass under the 400 foot cliffs to view the sea-level Victorian Fort. From there & moving onto the seaward end of the bay you cruise past the remains of the ‘original needles rock’ and then onto the towering Needles Lighthouse. The return trip takes you further off shore to enable passengers to appreciate the breathtaking views of the cliffs and coloured sands. With commentary. Subject to weather.
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KEY TOPICS: 7, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, EVS, G.
Alum Bay Glass Blowing
Visitors may view the glassmakers in their working areas. They provide a talk whilst showing hand-crafted glass. March to October.
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3 - 4
KEY TOPICS:
1: Pre Romans
2: Romans
3: Medieval
4: Tudors
5: Stuarts
6: Georgians
7: Victorians
8: 20th Century
9: Defence
10: World Wars
11: Children
12: Transport
13: Domestic Homes
14: Smuggling
15: Work/Agriculture
16: Evidence/Archaeology 17: Local History
18: Other Topics
19: Change & continuity
A: Art
AH: Agriculture/Horticulture
DT: Design/Technology
M: Maths
EVS: Environmental Studies
G: Geography
IWL: Imaginative Writing, Literature
SCI: Science,
PA: Physical Activity
W: Wildlife & Animals
KEY TOPICS: SCI, A, DT, 17, 18, 19.
Alum Bay Sweet Demo
Watch our sweet makers create treats you’ll find nowhere else and then sample the results.
The sweet factory makes hard boiled sweets in every imaginable flavour from the firm favourite rhubarb and custard to their very own special Wight Mints.
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2 - 6
KEY TOPICS: SCI, A, DT.
Amazon World Zoo Park
Step in to Amazon World and leave the Isle of Wight behind you, as you walk your students through the various habitats encapsulating many species of animal and many types of plants. With the sounds of the water and the free flying birds, Amazon World tells the ecological story of how the South American rainforest and its inhabitants are being subjected to devastation through logging and plantations, and how if it were to continue, the transition until the forest would be reborn and what we would lose.
Amazon World houses the largest collection of exotic animals on the Isle of Wight, and with its education room it is an all round learning centre with stimulating environments. Lunch Area. Open all year.
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8 - 8
KEY TOPICS: 8, 11, 15, 18, 19, EVS, SCI, G, W.
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
R.N.L.I. Alfred Albert Williams 16-17 Tamar Class lifeboat. Located in the boathouse with the slipway at Lane End, Bembridge. With a guided talk by volunteers of the R.N.L.I.
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3 - 4
KEY TOPICS: 8, 12, 17, 18, DT, SCI, EVS, M.
Blackgang Chine
Let your imagination run wild as you start your very own adventure…
You can fight pirates on-board your own ship, discover life sized moving dinosaurs, become a sheriff of your own town, and lock up the outlaws in jail, experience the magic of becoming a fairy princess in your own castle… or explore a sunken shipwreck in our newest theme world Underwater Kingdom.
Set on the cliff tops, with stunning sea-views, and filled with an eclectic mix of attractions, magical theme worlds and exciting rides, you’ll find something for all the family at Blackgang Chine.
Make magical memories that will last for generations and start your adventure into the land of imagination today!
Plus, don’t miss extra events and entertainment with our characters during every school holiday! It’s a celebratory year that you don’t want to miss a minute of!
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KEY TOPICS: 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, DT, G, SCI, PA, EVS.
Brading Roman Villa
A fine example of mosaic floors dating back to the 3rd century AD, and excavated objects showing life in Roman Times within this area. Guided tours available.
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3 - 4
KEY TOPICS: 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, DT, G, SCI, PA, EVS.
Carisbrooke Castle and Museum
Experience what life was like at Carisbrooke Castle for the people who lived there. The castle has experienced sieges, imprisoned kings, seen off the Spanish Armada and spans over 1000 years of history. What better way to bring the curriculum to life and cover multiple topics than to stand at the spot where history happened. Book a free self-led visit and find out more about how the changing role of Carisbrooke Castle, or choose from one of our two interactive Discovery Visits that will inspire your pupils.
Carisbrooke has been an important focus of settlement since Roman times and illustrates the domestic side of castle life as well and its role in use for attack and defence of the island. This rich and varied history provides many possible curriculum links across numerous subjects including:
Please note: Carisbrooke Castle needs to be booked direct by school
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11 - 11
KEY TOPICS: 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 16, 17, A, DT, M, W.
Crazy Golf
A fun packed session of Crazy Golf based on Sandown Seafront. Either a day time activity or evening activity depending on the time of year.
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3 - 4
KEY TOPICS: 11, M, PA.
Dinosaur Isle
At the museum there is a large collection with a interactive display of fossils. A Guide will take you around the museum then accompanying you on a field trip to one of the prime fossil locations on the Island, giving much hands-on experience.
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9 - 9
KEY TOPICS: 1, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, EVS, G, M, SCI, W.
Donkey Sanctuary
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a great place for a Primary School visit . The sanctuary has over 120 animals of which over 90 are donkeys . The sanctuary is made up of small paddocks which each contains a group of donkeys-those groups might be Old Age Pensioners, Young Donkeys, Adoption Donkeys or Miniature Donkeys . The paddocks are surrounded by walkways so the children can stroke and pet the donkeys all day!
This is a self led visit
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4 - 5
KEY TOPICS: 8, 11,12,13, 15,17,M, EVS, SCI, W.
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Fort Victoria Woodland & Beach Walks
The Ranger led tour starts with a 30-40 minute classroom session, looking at sealife, geology and plant handeling. This is followed by a 75-90 minute safari where sea creatures and tree specims can be found.
Max 30 children
KEY TOPICS: 9, 16, 17, 18, EVS, SCI, G.
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