WWT London offers schools unique out of classroom learning opportunities, making us the ideal choice for your school visit themed around nature, wildlife or sustainability.
Our learning programmes run throughout the year making us the perfect choice for a school visit any term:
- Spring is the ideal term to observe life cycles with the arrival of young birds and amphibians
- Summer term provides an opportunity to see visiting swallows and sand martins as well as our resident reptiles and a wonderful variety of flowering plants
- Autumn term visits provide a great introduction to your science topic for the new term and is a fantastic time to witness the wonders of migration
A holder of the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, WWT London is recognised as a provider of quality, safely managed outdoor learning experiences for pupils of all ages.
Extensive learning programmes are offered for all key stages, bookable at no extra charge. See downloads section below for full details including our Primary and Secondary Teacher's Packs and free downloadable learning resources.
Free school visits
Thanks to sponsorship by the Mayor of London we can offer all state schools in Greater London a free school visit including an inspiring learning session absolutely FREE.
The schools' programme is also generously supported by The Berkeley Group.
Special reduced rates are available for independent schools and all other pre-booked educational groups such as Eco-Clubs, Scouts, Brownies and Sunday Schools etc.
Advance booking is essential for all education visits, please read our Teachers Pack then call to arrange your booking.
Planning a school visit
Open all year round, WWT London offers schools:
- a safe environment in which to explore the wealth of London's wildlife
- hands-on learning sessions linked to the National Curriculum
- tailor-made sessions bookable for your specific learning requirements
- an indoor interactive Discovery Centre
- a pre-bookable outdoor adventure playground 'Explore' for primary age pupils
- easy to book school visits
- pre-prepared Risk Assessment documents
- free preliminary planning visit for teachers (must be booked in advance)
- make use of extensive downloadable learning resources
- free binocular hire during your visit (must be booked in advance)
- free wildlife spotter sheets for use during your visit (pre-order in advance)
- pre-order available for gift shop souvenirs, to avoid queues on the day
- on-site facilities including bag storage, picnic tables and covered lunch areas
School Bookings Latest Availability
| Summer Holidays | Bookings available for Summer Schools, play schemes & children's clubs |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Bookings now being taken for Autumn term |
| Spring Term | Booking opens 1 September |
Call 020 8409 4400 to check availability for a particular date and make your booking
Downloads
To help plan your school visit
Teachers Pack - Early Years and Primary
Teachers Pack - Secondary to University
Teacher Preview Workshop - FREE workshops for teachers - 6 August 2010
Booking Form - Summer holidays group bookings
Map of the London Wetland Centre
Schools pre-order shopping form
Teacher feedback form (please complete after your visit to help us develop our services)
Free learning resources
'Close Encounters' story (for use if you've booked a 'Close Encounters' learning session)
Great Pond Safari - id chart for Early Years & KS1
Great Pond Safari - bug dial KS2 and above
Activity sheet for 'World Wetlands' KS1-2; duration c. 45 mins (note: Bird numbers vary so no answer sheet necessary)
Activity sheet for 'World Wetlands' KS3-4; duration c. 45 mins
Answers to KS3-4 'World Wetlands' activity sheet
Contact us
To talk to our education team and make a booking for your school trip call 020 8409 4400 or email info.london@wwt.org.uk