We run a wide range of fun learning experiences for all ages, needs and backgrounds. They're led by our own expert team and trusted partners and based at our dedicated Learning Centres across the parks. You and your students will get to explore the park and learn all about the vital urban green spaces we look after. The Hyde Park learning Centre has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. This award follows a thorough review of The Royal Parks' Learning Team's school programmes and procedures by independent assessors.
Subjects covered include biology, ecology, geography, history and art.
- Visits to the parks facilitated by our knowledgeable and passionate staff
- Sensory experiences, building nature connectedness and confidence in being outdoors
- Exploration of habitats and wildlife for all ages
What activities are available during educational visits?
EYFS
- Exploring Outdoors; Growing and Changing; Animals like Us; Where would I Hide?; People Who Help Us
KS1&2: Science
- Habitats; Life Cycles; Dirty Hands Green Fingers; Senses; Exploring the Seasons; Focus on Life in the Pond
KS1&2: Geography and Cross-Curricular
- Maps & Orienteering; Wondrous Weather; Sustainability, Pirates in the Park; Nature, Navigation and Nastiness in St James's Park
KS3: Science & Geography
- Classification and Adaptation; Food Chains and Webs; Plants; Science Project Skills; All About Maps; Urban Sustainability
KS4: Science and Geography
- Adaptations for Survival; Practical Investigation Day; All About Maps; Urban Sustainability;
Post 16 sessions: NEA Fieldwork Skills
- Topics: Place; Carbon; Water
Post 16 sessions: Practical Ecology and Fieldwork
The following exam board practicals may be completed:
- OCR - Practical Activity Group 3- 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
- AQA Core Practical Activity 12
- Edexcel A Core Practical 10
- Edexcel B Core Practical 16
We also support BTEC groups and offer three day investigations for International Baccalaureate.
- Exploring Outdoors; Growing and Changing; Animals like Us; Where would I Hide?; People Who Help Us
KS1&2: Science
- Habitats; Life Cycles; Dirty Hands Green Fingers; Senses; Exploring the Seasons; Focus on Life in the Pond
KS1&2: Geography and Cross-Curricular
- Maps & Orienteering; Wondrous Weather; Sustainability, Pirates in the Park; Nature, Navigation and Nastiness in St James's Park
KS3: Science & Geography
- Classification and Adaptation; Food Chains and Webs; Plants; Science Project Skills; All About Maps; Urban Sustainability
KS4: Science and Geography
- Adaptations for Survival; Practical Investigation Day; All About Maps; Urban Sustainability;
Post 16 sessions: NEA Fieldwork Skills
- Topics: Place; Carbon; Water
Post 16 sessions: Practical Ecology and Fieldwork
The following exam board practicals may be completed:
- OCR - Practical Activity Group 3- 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
- AQA Core Practical Activity 12
- Edexcel A Core Practical 10
- Edexcel B Core Practical 16
We also support BTEC groups and offer three day investigations for International Baccalaureate.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Human Geography
Settlement and land use Urbanisation Natural resources
Students can conduct research into Place as part of their NEA Skills building session or Investigate Hyde Park and its role in Urban Sustainability.
Science Biology
>Wildlife
>Science Physics
>Environmental Geography
>Physical Geography
>Art
>English
>Fieldstudies
>Maths
>Tudors
>Outdoor Learning
What size groups do we cater for?
The LookOut Discovery Centre can accommodate up to 60 students at a time. Capacity varies across other sites.
On-site classroom facilities?
The LookOut Discovery Centre has two classrooms, suitable for 30 students each. Drinking fountains, projectors, gendered & accessible toilets (with hoist). All learning resources provided.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes, all learning officers fully First aid trained and enhanced DBS checked.
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
The LookOut Discovery Centre is accessible to all ages and abilities. Our experienced education team are more than happy to discuss your requirements and tailor the session to your individual group. We welcome all students and are always keen to discuss how we can support particular needs with you, to make their visit to the park as rewarding as possible. The Hyde Park Learning Centre has been designed with accessibility in mind and provides plenty of opportunities for sensory exploration.
Accessible building, toilets, paths, hoist. Our experienced education team are more than happy to discuss your requirements and tailor the session to your individual group.
Teacher Checklist
Get Risk Assessments
Inspection Visits Free Places for Teachers Free Places for Students
Bursaries or Funded Places Available
Resource Packs
LOtC Quality Badge
Association of UK Activity Centres
Anything else?
We're able to offer a limited number of bursaries for schools who would otherwise be unable to get to The LookOut due to the cost and/or logistics of visiting Hyde Park by providing free or discounted sessions.
Who are The Royal Parks?
The Royal Parks is the charity that supports and manages 5,000 acres of Royal parkland across London.
Connect with nature and learn about the park environment, wildlife and heritage with interactive experiences online and hands-on practical activities in Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James's Park and Brompton Cemetery.
We offer curriculum-linked sessions from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Post- 16. Our expert facilitators will bring learning to life for your students!
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
London Greater London W2 2UH
Urban Tree Festival
The Urban Tree Festival is an annual, community celebration of trees, hosted by The Royal Parks
1 min
_workshop_2344avs.jpg)
