Opening Times

Monday to Friday 9.30 to 4.30
Saturday's by arrangement

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

Situated in the centre of Wakefield, the 200 year old Orangery has grown oranges, been the home of a bear, a school and now provides a home to Beam. the arts & architecture centre promoting good buildings & design for the Yorkshire Region. Our gallery hosts 5/6 exhibitions a year. See www,beam.uk.net for further information.

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

Particularly at a time with so many new schools and refurbishments to existing ones, we will help students understand what makes good design.
We have also helped develop a toolkit for the DCSF to engage young people in thinking about the public spaces - parks, playgrounds - they are familiar with.

What are the activities?

Activities may vary depending upon the exhibition - but in general require students to investigate the gardens & building at The Orangery to develop their own ideas about design.

What is the age range of the activities?

Visit to the gallery or a longer stay involving our staff leading a workshop activity.

Sample programme of the activities:

Please contact us for details.

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

Please contact us for details

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

Maximum group size 25 - 30

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

We can support teacher preparing a risk assessment.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Not currently

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

Space for children to eat packed lunches in doors.

Is specific clothing required?

No

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Not usually