Arnos Vale for Schools
A magical outdoor classroom full of rich education resources and learning opportunities, set amongst 45 acres of natural woodland ecosystem in the heart of Bristol.
A place of heritage.
Arnos Vale contains listed buildings and monuments which are being conserved as architectural and artistic treasures of national importance. Bring history to life for your students as we take them on a journey through Victorian and Wartime Britain.
A place for wildlife.
Nature thrives at Arnos Vale. It is home to a diverse range of fascinating wildlife and part of an essential green corridor which enables species to survive in the heart of the city. Your students will discover the amazing habitats, food chains and food webs that thrive in woodland, grassland and scrubland.
Why choose Arnos Vale.
At Arnos Vale we believe in making your visit as easy and hassle free as possible. Our out-of-classroom learning experience is fully supervised to help the day run as smoothly as possible.
- Clear key stage relevant guided classroom sessions.
- Experienced learning coordinator and risk managed activities.
- A safe and stimulating environment for learning.
How to book
Your day will be carefully planned and managed by our Public Engagement Manager, Janine Marriott.
Janine Marriott (BA.Hons, Msc, PGCE) learning@arnosvale.org.uk
0117 971 9117 EXT.212
If you plan to bring a group on an unaccompanied visit, this still requires advanced booking to avoid clashes with other events and visitors on site.
Our favourite highlight was when we were in groups and went on a Symbol Quest!!
It was great to see them all so engaged for the whole day as they are a class who are easily distracted
Workshops
Our organised workshops are available as part of your half day experience at Arnos Vale. All booked workshops receive a FREE school pack The Rise of Modern Medicine: A Bristol Perspective. Other workshops can be tailor made upon request. For more detail and a content overview of each workshop, contact us.
Foundation/Key stage 1
- Life in the Cemetery (Science)
- Stomping stories Walkabout (Science)
- History Hunt (History)
Key stage 2
- Life in the Cemetery (Science)
- Meet the Victorians (History)
- WW1 – Lost not Forgotten (History)
- WW2 – Home and Away (History)
- Map-It (Geography)
Key Stage 3&4
- Inspiring Minds
- Life in the Cemetery (Science)
- Meet the Victorians (History)
- WW1 – Lost not Forgotten. (History)
- WW2 – Home and Away. (History)
- History of Medicine (History)
Your Visit.
At Arnos Vale we want to make sure your visit is as easy as possible from the time you book until the moment you leave.
Lasting approximately half a day your organised visit will be overseen by our Public Engagement Manager.
Arnos Vale provides both indoor and outside areas for lunches as well as a secure area for your belongings alongside accessible toilet facilities, Gift shop and cafe on site.
How to Book
Booking an education trip to Arnos Vale couldn’t be easier. Simply e-mail learning@arnosvale.org.uk or contact Janine Marriott on 0117 971 9117 EXT.212
