Opening Times

11-5 but can be earlyer when we have school trips.

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

Our unique location means that you can arrange to arrive on foot,by boat,by rail or by road.The learning team has devised a wide range of activities, each lasting an hour, to provide teachers and learners with an enjoyable, educational and stimulating experience.

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

Geography(Key stage 2 and 3)- River Studies and Transport.

History (Key stages 1 and 2)- Victorian Britain and People and changes in the past.

Science (Key stages 1, 2 and 3) Studying Invertebrates (pond dipping)
Studying Mini beasts

What are the activities?

Geography(Key stage 2 and 3)- River Studies- Take a walk with an experienced member of staff to see the effects of erosion and deposition.Take part in an investigation and see how the river flows.

Transport- A site tour using interactive displays and models with one of our team.It will offer you a greater insight into the way in which the Navigations have helped to carry a variety of goods.

History (Key stages 1 and 2)- Victorian Britain- Try on our victorian costumes to bring alive characters who lived and worked at the Wharf.Then take an exciting tour and discover how they would have lived.

People and changes in the past- Take a tour and learn about the significance of water transport through the ages.Spend time on one of the barges that was built right here at Dapdune Wharf.

Historical enquiry- Develop first hand knowledge and understanding of the past through our handling workshop.This offers an opportunity to observe and study artefacts which played an important role.
Science (Key stages 1, 2 and 3) Studying Invertebrates (pond dipping-
Using equipment to identify the organisms in our pond.Topics which can be covered include:habitats, life cycles, food chains and population studies.

Studying Mini beasts- Use a variety if trapping techniques to study the wealth of bugs living on our 'island'.Follow keys to identify individual orgamisms.Investigate: habitats, food chains and life cycle.

What is the age range of the activities?

4-12. Depending on the activities (key stages are specified above)

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

We provide costumes,artefacts, models, science equipment,paper, pencils and clipboards.

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

max number is 60-70 although more can possibly be negogiated. The ratio is dependant of age of chidren.All teachers are free of charge.
Schools should arrange for the following leader ratios:
Infants: 1 adult to 5 children
Juniors: 1 adult to 6 children

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

We ask the teacher to come in and do a risk assessment before the trip if possible as it is a unique setting.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

The teacher is welcome to a free pre visit to meet with the learning officer and have a chance to do the risk assessment.Visits must be arranged in advance.

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

We have an undercover education room and on fine days an outdoor picnic area.We also have a small shop.Please let us know if you wish to visit the shop when making your booking.

Is specific clothing required?

The visit will involve being outside at some points so clothing appropriate to the weather is essential.

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes all staff are first aid trained.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No.