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What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Cadbury World is a company committed to education. Tracing back to 1879 and the move to Bournville, George Cadbury introduced the first employee and community education programme. Cadbury World has maintained this same enthusiasm and commitment to education to the present day.

Whilst touring Cadbury World you will discover the history and heritage of the company and learn how it’s developed from a small Birmingham based business into a global company. Cadbury World feels that it is important to teach the young people of today about business and the way in which we operate. With the information we provide through visuals and exhibitions, we hope that it will give them a good understanding, which will then prepare them for the readily awaiting world.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

If your group covers Key Stages 1 & 2 you will find extensive material involving the Aztec Civilisation and the Victorians, as well as material on geography and citizenship at Cadbury World.

Older students studying Key Stages 3, 4, 5 and upwards can also satisfy the requirements of a number of vocational studies, especially if the visit is supplemented by a talk from the Education Manager. If you wish to book a talk, please tell us when you book your trip to Cadbury World.

What are the activities?

Key Stages 1 & 2
Key Stages 1 and 2
Cadbury World provide a wealth of information designed specifically for learners at Key Stages 1 and 2 through educational talks and downloadable online workbooks.

Educational Talks
Educational talks are available to groups of 30 or more students to complement school and college visits. Talks are subject to availability and must be booked in advance – please contact us to find out more.

Talks for Key Stages 1 and 2
Teachers will find it particularly interesting for Key Stages 1 and 2 as the exhibition holds extensive material involving the Aztec civilization, Victorians, and of course the manufacture of chocolate.

Talk topics:

- The Aztecs
- The Victorians (case study of George Cadbury as a famous Victorian)
- Design & Technology – New Product Development, including packaging design

Talks for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
For groups of 30 or more students, an individual dedicated talk can be arranged. For smaller sized groups Study Days are available (see Brochure for 2008 dates). Over 20,000 students attended our educational talks during the last academic year.

Talk topics:

- Business Studies
- Leisure & Tourism
- ICT
- Geography
- Design & Technology
- Science in the workplace

What is the age range of the activities?

KS 1-2, 3,4,5

Sample programme of the activities:

Cadbury World is a visitor centre - because of food regulations we can’t open up our whole factory to the public. But you will see part of it - the packaging plant, where chocolate is wrapped and put into boxes for distribution. Please note that sometimes the production line might be down, so we can’t always guarantee that it will be running.

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

Workbooks
These workbooks are for students to use as they tour around Cadbury World, adding value to their visit.
Download them from the links in the RH boxes, they’re not available at Cadbury World.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

The minimum group size is 15. We don’t have a maximum size but do talk to us if you have any concerns.
Teacher 1:10

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Free Preview Visit
Teachers planning a school visit to Cadbury World, and leaders of other organised visits, are entitled to a free Preview Visit.
This is so that group leaders can plan their visit and carry out a risk assessment.

Preview Visits can be on any day that Cadbury World is open, but must be booked (and in advance of the main group visit). The organiser is entitled to bring a guest with them, who will also gain free entry.

To arrange your Free Preview Visit, please call us on 0845 450 3599.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

You’re welcome to bring packed lunches, but we do have a Cadbury World self-service café, which is situated off the Reception area. Lunches and light snacks, hot and cold drinks are available during opening hours (hot lunch choices are available 11.30am-3pm). When it’s busy, a range of hot and cold snacks and refreshments is also available from a kiosk in the Play Area. Schools can also take advantage of our Packed Lunch Deal to make things simple on your trip.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Yes - cameras and camcorders can be used on site, except in the Packaging Plant and on the Cadabra ride.