The National Trust Wales region has learning staff who work with local schools and colleges, developing education opportunities for all ages and broadening awareness of our work.
If you want to find out more about our heritage and environment, there are many life-long learning opportunities available, including talks and events.
Carmarthenshire
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS1 -3 |
History; Science |
Underground tours of Roman and Victorian Gold mines; Geology tour |
| KS2 & 3 |
Cross-curricular |
Estate Trails and Orienteering trail |
Dinefwr Park & Castle
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS1 - 3 |
History; Science |
1912 ‘below stairs’ exhibit; Guided tours (indoors and outdoors!); Farming; Castle tour; Natural Environment / Biodiversity talks / walks. Tours available in Welsh. |
| KS2 & 3 |
Cross-curricular |
Estate trails |
Pembrokeshire
Tudor Merchants House
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS1 & 2 |
History |
Costumed, guided Tudor-life tours; Town trail focusing on Tudors; Handling collection; ‘Dressing-up’ box |
Colby Woodland Gardens
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS1 & 2 |
Science (plants) |
Guided tours; Garden walks & talks; Trails. Developing history guide for schools in 2008 |
Neath and Port Talbot
Aberdulais Falls
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS1 - 3 |
Science; Design and Technology; History; Geography |
Exhibition on industrialisation of South Wales; walks |
Ceredigion
Llanerchaeron
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS1 -3 |
History; Science; Art& Design |
Guided tours of gardens and working organic farm; Estate walks; Guided tour of house; |
Powys
Brecon Beacons
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS2, & 3 |
Science; Geography |
Countryside property with a wealth of self-guided trails, habitat studies, etc |
Swansea
Gower
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS2, & 3 |
Science; Geography |
Countryside property with a wealth of self-guided trails, habitat studies, etc |
Wrexham
Erddig
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS1 |
Cross-curricular |
Homes & Households “Hands On” servants activities & Costume Tours |
| KS2 |
History & Literacy |
Victorian Life “Hands On” servants activities & Costume Tours |
| KS1- 3 |
Science & Geography |
Environmental Education River studies, woodlands and habitats |
Chirk Castle
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS1 |
Cross-curricular |
Homes & Households 'Hands On' servants activities including laundry |
| KS2 |
History & Literacy |
Tudors or Stuarts 'Hands On' servants activities |
| KS2 |
History & Literacy |
World War II Evacuee 'Hands On' activities |
Gwynedd
Penrhyn Castle
| Key Stage
| Subject
| Activity Summary
|
| KS 1 & 2 |
History, Science |
Victorian living hands-on programmes. - extensive handling collection and teacher resources. World War II living history hands-on programme- handling collection and teacher resources Adventure Trail. An adventure trail that explores environmental and social issues. Activities to do along the way. |
Other learning opportunities
Overnight residentials at S4OL (Stackpole for Outdoor Learning)
- Custom-made residential visits for schools.
- Stay in the accommodation S4OL in Pembrokeshire and take part in a variety of activities that can be tailored to your group’s needs. Current programmes include canoeing and kayaking, climbing and field studies, to name but a few.
- The accommodation can be booked during the week or at weekends. For more information and to book, call 01646 661 464
Working Holidays
- Events and special projects are held throughout the year at our properties, including 5 Youth Discovery Working Holidays. See our working holiday pages for more information.
For more information about education visits and projects in Wales, please contact the region's Learning and Interpretation Officer.
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