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South Kensington for Schools

A huge variety of information for educators from the cultural and educational organisations in South Kensington, including events, workshops and resources, allowing you to plan the best school trip ever or bring a bit of the magic into your own classroom! 

The Royal Parks: Secondary (KS3 & KS4)

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Inspire your secondary school students! The Hyde Park Learning Centre and surrounding habitats offer inspiring learning for your students.

Self-guided visits for learning groups

Design Museum
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The Design Museum welcomes schools, colleges and universities for self-guided visits of its exhibitions.

Resources for teachers

Design Museum
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Supporting the National Curriculum for Design and Technology and tailored for key stages 2 – 5, the Museum offers students and educators design education facilities and workshops.

The Royal Parks: Primary (KS1 & KS2)

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Whether you want to bring your group to the park or take part from your classroom, give your students a live experience that will inspire and engage them.

The Royal Parks: Post-16 (KS5)

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The Hyde Park Learning Centre provides the perfect base for A-level and International Baccalaureate fieldwork.

Lessons in schools and online

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The Royal Parks Learning team offers an interactive learning experience whether in person or online.

Schools bursary scheme

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The Royal Parks offers a limited number of bursaries for schools who would otherwise be unable to visit

The Royal Parks: EYFS

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The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sessions at the Hyde Park Learning Centre bring learning to life for children up to five years old.

Self-led school visits

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Visit one of London’s Royal Parks on your own with your school, home school group or uniform group (e.g. Scouts, Girl Guides).

Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery

Open daily from 3rd April.
10:00am - 5:50pm
Natural History Museum
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The Museum is excited to finally share Fixing Our Broken Planet, their first new permanent gallery since 2016! Explore the biggest challenges facing the planet and discover science-backed, hopeful solutions that will help us to create a more sustainable world.

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery

Daily
10am - 6pm
Science Museum
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Step into the fascinating world of technicians for a peek behind the scenes in the Science Museum's brand new interactive gallery. Experience what it’s like to create visual effects on a blockbuster film set or operate a robot in a manufacturer's workshop,

Children & Families at The Royal Albert Hall

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The Royal Albert Hall have a wide range of shows and events for children and families to get involved in, which all promise an unforgettable day out. From storytelling for babies and toddlers to interactive concerts featuring Albert’s Band, there is something to fascinate and inspire children of every age.

Sustainable Design Schools Programme

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Drawing on the recent exhibition 'Waste Age: What can design do?', these creative, design-led workshops will teach students how to become better-informed consumers and responsible future designers. Enquiry now and bring design to your school.