London Greater London W2 2UH
Connect with nature and learn about the park environment, wildlife and heritage with hands-on practical activities at the Hyde Park Learning Centre - a state of the art learning centre designed to facilitate a wide range of curriculum topics within the Royal Parks.We employ a specialised education team and welcome any school group, including those with high levels of SEND. All sessions are adaptable to fit the specific needs of your group. Our sustainably designed building is surrounded by a wide range of habitats, which creates a safe, enclosed space for you and your students to learn in and explore.
Easily accessible via public transport, we are a few minutes walk from Marble Arch, Lancaster Gate, and Hyde Park Corner.
Learning opportunities are also available in Kensington Gardens, St James's Park and Brompton Cemetery as well as visits to your school through the Help Nature Thrive project.
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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?
Maths School Trip
Measurement Geometry
Counts, Proportions, Trigonometry, Formulae and Statistics: proof, if any were needed, that Maths and Science truly go hand in hand.
Art
Explore the beauty of a winter's day while creating a sculpture inspired by the colours, patterns and textures found in nature.
Wildlife
Having free rein over the wide range of habitats within Hyde Park, we have the opportunity to study a plethora of creatures and step back to consider the ecosystem of the park as a whole.
Physics School Trip
Seasonal change Weather
Sunny? Windy? Rainy? Venture outside and discover how to measure the weather and relate it to seasonal patterns, learn about different clouds and record your own weather forecast!
Biology
Plants Animals including humans Living things and habitats Evolution and inheritance Ecology and environment Life Cycles Minibeasts Habitats
Students can get hands on experience of Biology, testing concepts learnt in class and watching science in action.
Human Geography
>Physical Geography
>Environmental Geography
>Tudors
>Fieldstudies
>English
>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.
Access for visitors with disabilities
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.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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.
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.
The LookOut Discovery Centre, Hyde Park is a unique, eco-friendly building nestled in an acre of enclosed grounds in the heart of the park.
Our gardens and indoor spaces are practical all year round, whatever the weather, and our two bright and airy 'discovery' classrooms can host up to 30 students each. These purpose built spaces mean that students of any age can have safe access to hands-on, practical activities and become comfortable with the process of scientific enquiry.
The LookOut is fully accessible and has Disability Discrimination Act compliant features including wide paths, toilets and a fully fitted sensory room.
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!
Teacher Checklist
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Urban Tree Festival
The Urban Tree Festival is an annual, community celebration of trees, hosted by The Royal Parks
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