Itineraries for Schools & Educational Establishments

Primary Schools

A day in the Pool of London. Visit the Tower Bridge Experience and HMS Belfast and take a break in Potters field, before walking around the Pool on the newly opened Thameside path, on the north and south banks. Whilst walking, drop into the Monument and look out for the last remaining stones from the original London Bridge nearby. Coach parking in Tooley Street and London Bridge station/tube is close by.
A day in the Royal Arsenal. Let the children have a hands on learning experience by visiting Firepower, which will last for about two hours, then have a walk around the nearby Royal Arsenal gardens, where lunch can be eaten. Finish the day by a look around Greenwich borough museum. Coach parking at Firepower.
A day in the Pool of London. Southwark cathedral and the Old Operating Theatre in the Pool of London both offer good facilities for school groups. Have lunch in Potters field , followed by a walk past HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge.
A day in the Cultural Quarter at Stratford. Children will love looking around Newham City farm at the animals and visitor centre, lunch can be eaten here as there is a café. After lunch visit the new children’s interactive museum near the Stratford Cultural Quarter, Discover. Stratford Circus or the Theatre Royal may have a performance or event on for that would keep the children entertained.
A trip to Three Mills. The Lea Rivers trust run activities for children related to water and conservation issues. They can also have a tour of the old Mill followed by one of the walking routes around the area.

Secondary Schools

A day out on the water. Have a look at the new exhibition at Tower Bridge Experience, which is both educational and fun. Take a City Cruises sightseeing boat from Tower Pier down the Thames to Maritime Greenwich. The information centre is a good place to get your bearings before you head off to discover the oceans at the National Maritime Museum.
A day with unusual views. Take in the views of the new London Docklands on the Docklands Light Railway, the best way to get your bearings. Get off the train at Island gardens and take in the views of planes taking off at London City Airport. From there you can walk under the100 year-old Victorian foot tunnel, which will take you to historic Greenwich, under the Thames. Visit the Cutty Sark for more maritime history and climb the hill to the Royal Observatory.
A day out on the Isle of Dogs. Take the DLR to Canary Wharf and follow the art and design trail around the estate — or if you prefer, follow the canaries. Give a talk on the history, how this trading port, dating from Roman Times is now the fastest growing city in Europe. Walk across the yellow bridge to the Museum in Docklands, over on West India Quay. Eat your lunch here and it will give schools a chance to discuss the development in one of the classrooms in the museum. Keeping on the theme of working London, visit the Wapping Project.
A day in the Royal Arsenal. Firepower provides an interactive learning experience, which will last for two hours. Take the free Woolwich ferry across to Royal Victoria Gardens where packed lunches can be eaten and the park explored. After lunch a visit to the nearby North Woolwich Old Station Museum will finish off the day.
A day down at the Thames Barrier. Visit the Thames Barrier park, have a look at the stunning Thames Barrier, followed by a video and lunch in one of the classrooms in the visitor centre. Worksheets are also available. After lunch there is an excellent river trail and a playground. Followed by a look around the ecology park.
A day at the Horniman Museum. Visit this newly refurbished museum, in Lewisham followed by lunch in the wonderful gardens. Check out what is on at the Broadway Theatre, which has a packed programme of events.

Tertiary

Docklands Development. For students interested in the development of this fascinating area, start with a trip to the Museum in Docklands to see how the area has changed over 2000 years. Canary Wharf is the major new development in the area bringing business and new investment to the area. In addition to the office space, there are now provides extensive retail and leisure opportunities. From Canary Wharf, take the DLR to the Custom House for ExCeL station and look at the amazing new exhibition centre. From here, you can see the developments at London City Airport, a stunning example of regeneration in practice.
Art and Design. Go to the design museum, Tom Blau gallery, and the Mc Hardy sculpture company — all in the Pool of London. Whilst there, you will pass the new City Hall which has a wonderful model of London.
Art and Design 2. Visit the art deco Whitechapel Art Gallery, followed by a visit to the new Women’s Library. Take in a curry in La Preem in Brick Lane, or chose one yourself, before heading over the Thames on the DLR to Maritime Greenwich to visit the Queens house. On your way home, check out the arts and crafts at the Greenwich Market.
Art and Design 3. Architectural and design students should check out the latest in interior design by visiting the tube station at Canary Wharf. The entire estate has so much to see, with over 38 architectural works, including Nash court clocks, the big blue, cabot square cast glass panels, the floating bridge, and Willoughby passage gates, to name but a few. There are plenty of refreshment stops.
The ExCeL Exhibition Centre, regularly plays host to many different exhibitions, visit an exhibition which is relevant to your course.