Centre Activities

Check out our exciting programme of activities at the Centre.

We deliver a range of nature inspired, historical, and reminiscence workshops with many designed specifically for mainstream schools (KS1 and 2) or SEND provision. Most of our mainstream school workshops last for two hours. These normally run from 10am-12 noon or 1pm-3pm, but these times are flexible to allow for groups’ arrival or departure times. We do adjust the times and length of workshops to suit groups with special educational needs and disabilities, most of these last around 1.5hrs. Within each of the workshops below you will find a link to book. We have a live availability calendar so you can check the date you require is available before filling out the booking form. Once we have received your form, we will be in touch to confirm your booking. 

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A Festive Winter Workshop

In late November and December the cosy Victorian schoolroom is transformed ready to celebrate the festive season.

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Birds

Identify and name a variety of the birds in the park and recognise differences in their bodies, diets and habitats. A very sensory session which...

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Frogs, Toads and Newts.

This is a sensory session where we discover and learn fascinating facts about the lives of amphibians living in Richmond Park.

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Invertebrates And Their Lifecycles

A fun, sensory exploration of the jobs done by some of the very special invertebrates living in the park. This session can be adapted to...

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Living Things – Mammals

Children will learn the characteristics of a mammal and will be able to identify a mammal using these characteristics. They will be able to identify...

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Living Things And Their Habitats (Including Pond Dipping)

Understand the requirements of survival, food chains and observe real habitats on the nature trail.

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Living Things In Winter

The learners will explore how the natural world prepares for and copes with the harsh conditions of autumn and, more especially, winter. A key objective...

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Nocturnal Animals

This is a very sensory session where we will learn about the different types of nocturnal animals that inhabit Richmond Park. There will be a...

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Plants

A basic introduction to the world of plants, including tress, their structure, their means of reproduction and their importance to all life forms.

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Reminiscence Art Workshop

Come and visit our bright and colourful classroom for a 1.5 hour session.

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Reminiscence Soap Workshop

Come and visit our genuine Victorian Pharmacy, make soap using traditional methods, and enjoy reminiscing about the past and changes in living memory.

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Reminiscence Victorian Objects Workshop

Step back in time as you enter our atmospheric Victorian classroom, explore a fascinating collection of Victorian objects and enjoy reminiscing about the past and...

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Richmond Park In World War I

The children will learn about about the role Richmond Park played during WW1, to understand why and how people grew their own food during this...

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Richmond Park in World War II

The children will learn about about the role Richmond Park played during WW2, including local and national defence, food growing and training the military and...

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Sustainability

To learn how to be a more responsible citizen. Understand the importance of recycling; why we recycle. what to recycle, how to recycle and the...

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Victorian Pharmacy

Come and let your pupils immerse themselves in local history whilst becoming Victorian pharmacy apprentices. The Victorian Pharmacy is a unique room located at the...

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Victorian School

Experience a Victorian lesson taught by strict Mrs Sawyer in her schoolroom. The pupils will gain an insight into the life of a Victorian Schoolchild...

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Victorian Servants’ Academy

A hands on session learning the different roles servants did in the Victorian Era. Explore vast social class differences, the reasons for the mass migration...

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