Wicksteed Park

Our Community and Education Team offer a range of engaging activities and workshops to support the learning of school groups from foundation stage to sixth form as well as:

• Preschool and childminding groups

• uniformed organisations, home-schooled groups, youth clubs and family groups

• adult and community organisations such as U3A, and W.I

All our activities are designed to enrich curriculum-based subjects, and they can be designed to suit a particular focus or needs of an individual or group. The workshop activities explore skills across different curriculum areas, including History, Science, Geography, Values & Citizenship, Design, Art, and English. Included in our offers are:

• Experienced activity leaders

• Bespoke activity package

• Practical and fun hands on sessions

• Pre-visit discussions and information

• Provision of all equipment and materials

Our key focus is to engage all participants in creative methods of learning.

On arrival at Wicksteed Park pupils will be welcomed to the park and shown a designated place for lunch bags. There are ample toilet facilities within the park and during our peak season a gift shop and cafes.

Education workshops take place both indoors within our learning space or pavilion and outdoors, dependant on the activities selected. Please ensure pupils have appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing for the conditions.

An indoor space will be available during the lunch break, tap water is available for pupils and complementary tea and coffee available for staff. Weather permitting the park offers lots of wonderful spaces for picnics.