School trips: Foundation and Key Stage 1
Children aged 3 to 7 love exploring Eden by taking a sensory journey through the world of plants.
School groups can either attend one of our exciting half-day workshops led by our education officers or come here on an independent teacher-led visit.
Half-day workshops
Our workshops, described in detail in the PDF files below, are learning journeys exploring particular aspects of Eden. They are led by our experienced education officers, but the input and participation of your school staff is essential to the success of these workshops.
Every workshop includes an exploration of one or more of Eden's three Biomes (Rainforest, Mediterranean or Outdoor). They are all linked to the National Curriculum and explore issues relating to education for sustainable development.
- Cost: from £3.80 to £4.85 per pupil (includes admission) – note that the Pocketful of Eden workshop has an extra charge of £10 for resources
- Maximum group size: 35 pupils; minimum charge of £97 applies for groups of fewer than 20
Independent teacher-led visits
Exciting multi-sensory learning that engages all children.
For many schools this is a great way to explore Eden, especially if your time here is short. Following your introductory briefing you are free to explore the site at your leisure, undertaking your own activities or following one of our Eden Trails (see below). Space for your bags and a place to eat lunch can be provided.
- Cost: £3.70 per pupil (includes admission)
Book your trip
All visits must be booked in advance by filling in our online school visit request form or by calling 01726 811913.
Workshop:
A Pocketful of Eden
Journey deep into the heart of Eden and
use your senses to discover a magical world
of plants and people.
Subjects: English, Science
Age range: any Foundation or KS1
Time: flexible
Cost: £3.80 per pupil plus
£10 for resources
Workshop: A Feast for the Senses
An adventure of sounds, sights, textures, smells and tastes that explores the world of plants in unusual ways.
Subjects: English, Science, Music
Age range: Years 1, 2 and 3
Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cost: £4.85 per pupil
Workshop: Green Machines
Journey through the world
of plants and unlock the secrets of how our green friends thrive and survive.
Subject: Science
Age range: Years 1, 2 and 3
Time: 2 hours
Cost: £4.85 per pupil
Workshop: Ready Steady Sow
Investigate seeds from around the world; where they come from and how they grow.
Subject: Science
Age range: Years 1, 2 and 3
Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cost: £4.85 per pupil
Eden Trail:
Eye Spy Eden
On this trail, children embark on a sensory exploration of Eden in small groups.
Age range: any Foundation or KS1
Time: flexible
Cost: £3.80 per pupil
Eden Trail: Jungle Eye Spy
Support your students to use all their senses as they explore Eden's Rainforest Biome.
Age range: any Foundation or KS1
Time: flexible
Cost: £3.80 per pupil
Eden Trail:
The Spiral Garden
Explore our Spiral Garden and get ideas and inspiration for your own school grounds too.
Age range: any Foundation or KS1
Time: flexible
Cost: £3.80 per pupil
Sing Up School Trip Singalong
Eden is involved in the National Singing Programme’s initiative to bring school trips to life with educational singalongs.
Find the lyrics to a song about Eden on the Sing Up website.
