On the Day
Coach parking
We aim to assign space for coaches in our car park. Double-decker buses cannot access the Museum car park due to restricted headroom however additional parking is available nearby in the train station for a fee.
Coats and bags
Coat racks are assigned to each group for coats, bags and lunches (but not valuables).
Workshop Schedule
All workshops run for a full day from 10am until 2:15 pm with the exception of Playworks and Sporting Ted. These foundation stage workshops run until 12:15 with the option of groups staying for lunch and an afternoon self-led visit to the Museum Galleries.
Lunches
Lunch space will be allocated in the Education Centre, however in good weather children often have lunch outside on the meadow. Space is limited and priority will be given to groups booking workshops for whole day visits. There is a self-service hot drinks machine, which takes 50p, 20p, and 10p, but does not give change.
Shop
10% off shop purchases & goody bags for school groups. Please indicate when you book if you would like to visit the shop. No more than 10 children can visit the shop at a time and they must be supervised. Alternatively a goody bag from the Museum Shop can be made up in advance to the value of either £2.25 or £1.35 each (price includes 10% discount). Please order when you book your visit, the cost will be added to your invoice.
What to bring
Please wear suitable footwear and waterproof clothing for workshops involving a river walk or fieldwork. Pencils, paper and photocopied resources are only required for some workshops - details will be sent with confirmation of booking.
