Trentham Monkey Forest School Trip
Trentham Staffordshire ST4 8AY
As well as seeing an endangered species living as they would in the wild, with no cages or bars, pupils get to watch their natural behaviour and learn more about this fascinating species through information boards, feeding talks and knowledgeable guides.Monkey Forest is the perfect place for an educational visit, covering a range of topics including Science, English and Art, all catered to fit within your current topic and curriculum. With vast onsite parking, picnic areas, and information centre, video room and multiple play areas, Monkey Forest is definitely a trip your students will remember.
British Science Week 2026
A primary class celebrates British Science Week at Trentham Monkey Forest, observing macaques, testing nature-based questions, and collecting real data to inspire curiosity, investigation, and hands-on science.
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What activities are available during educational visits?
A KS1 Nature Adventure
Step into the enchanting world of Trentham Monkey Forest with our exciting KS1 programme! This lively guided tour invites young explorers to roam through vibrant woodlands, discovering how the forest changes with the seasons, how plants and animals work together, and what our cheeky monkeys love to munch on.
With hands-on fun and engaging activities, children will watch our playful monkeys in action and learn fascinating facts about their forest home. This adventure makes learning a thrilling, real-world experience for Key Stage 1 pupils!
Young learners will:
Explore how seasons shape the forest and its inhabitants.
Identify different plants and animals, including the forest's famous monkeys.
Discover what animals eat and how they find their food in the wild.
Monkey Mania at Trentham: A KS1 Animal Adventure
Embark on a thrilling KS1 journey through Trentham Monkey Forest with our Animal FUNdamentals tour! This interactive guided adventure lets young explorers follow the life stages of our playful monkeys, spotting the differences between babies, youngsters, and adults as we wander through their woodland home.
Children will discover how our monkeys are perfectly suited to their forest environment and learn how these adaptations connect to life at Trentham. With the forest as our classroom, this hands-on experience makes learning about animals exciting and unforgettable!
Young learners will:
Observe and compare the different life stages of monkeys, from tiny infants to grown adults.
Understand how monkeys are adapted to thrive in their forest habitat.
Explore how animals are suited to different environments and discuss what makes each unique.
Wildlife Detectives at Trentham Monkey Forest: A KS1 Science Adventure
Unleash your inner scientist with our KS1 Working Scientifically programme at Trentham Monkey Forest! Join us for an exciting guided tour where young wildlife detectives will solve a nature mystery by hunting for clues in the forest. Working as a team, children will explore, discuss their discoveries, and piece together answers in a fun, hands-on way. Who knew science could be this wild?
Young learners will:
Tackle a question using a scientific approach, gathering clues to find answers.
Collect and analyze data from their forest observations.
Share and discuss their findings with peers to draw conclusions.
Barbary Macaque Quest: A KS2 Adventure at Trentham Monkey Forest
Embark on an exhilarating KS2 guided tour through Trentham Monkey Forest with our Mountain Monkey Madness programme! Dive into the wild as we explore how animals and plants adapt to their unique environments and how these habitats transform with the seasons. Discover the fascinating story of the endangered Barbary macaque, uncovering the reasons behind their status and exploring how human actions can both harm and help their world. This is one monkey-tastic adventure you won't want to miss!
Pupils will:
Understand how animals and plants are uniquely adapted to their environments and how these adaptations shift with seasonal changes.
Investigate the causes of the Barbary macaque's endangered status.
Examine the positive and negative impacts humans have on natural habitats.
Wild Winners: A KS2 Survival Safari at Trentham Monkey Forest
Join us for an action-packed KS2 guided tour through Trentham Monkey Forest with our Species Survival programme! Venture into the heart of the forest to uncover how animals and plants thrive in their unique habitats. We'll explore how creatures like the Barbary macaque are perfectly adapted to their surroundings, how they source their food, and the challenges they face from external threats. Get ready to discover what it takes to survive in the wild!
Pupils will:
Discover how animals and plants are adapted to their specific environments.
Learn the essentials of animal nutrition and how creatures obtain their food.
Investigate the various threats that impact species survival in the wild.
Monkey Investigators: A KS2 Science Quest at Trentham Monkey Forest
Dive into the world of science with our KS2 Working Scientifically programme at Trentham Monkey Forest! On this exciting guided tour, young scientists will become monkey investigators, observing the fascinating behaviours of our Barbary macaques. Using simple data sheets, pupils will team up to record their observations, share their discoveries, and analyze the results. Science has never been this wild and fun!
Pupils will:
Identify a scientific question and use a systematic approach to find answers.
Collect and record data through careful observation of monkey behaviours.
Discuss and analyze findings to draw meaningful conclusions.
Step into the enchanting world of Trentham Monkey Forest with our exciting KS1 programme! This lively guided tour invites young explorers to roam through vibrant woodlands, discovering how the forest changes with the seasons, how plants and animals work together, and what our cheeky monkeys love to munch on.
With hands-on fun and engaging activities, children will watch our playful monkeys in action and learn fascinating facts about their forest home. This adventure makes learning a thrilling, real-world experience for Key Stage 1 pupils!
Young learners will:
Explore how seasons shape the forest and its inhabitants.
Identify different plants and animals, including the forest's famous monkeys.
Discover what animals eat and how they find their food in the wild.
Monkey Mania at Trentham: A KS1 Animal Adventure
Embark on a thrilling KS1 journey through Trentham Monkey Forest with our Animal FUNdamentals tour! This interactive guided adventure lets young explorers follow the life stages of our playful monkeys, spotting the differences between babies, youngsters, and adults as we wander through their woodland home.
Children will discover how our monkeys are perfectly suited to their forest environment and learn how these adaptations connect to life at Trentham. With the forest as our classroom, this hands-on experience makes learning about animals exciting and unforgettable!
Young learners will:
Observe and compare the different life stages of monkeys, from tiny infants to grown adults.
Understand how monkeys are adapted to thrive in their forest habitat.
Explore how animals are suited to different environments and discuss what makes each unique.
Wildlife Detectives at Trentham Monkey Forest: A KS1 Science Adventure
Unleash your inner scientist with our KS1 Working Scientifically programme at Trentham Monkey Forest! Join us for an exciting guided tour where young wildlife detectives will solve a nature mystery by hunting for clues in the forest. Working as a team, children will explore, discuss their discoveries, and piece together answers in a fun, hands-on way. Who knew science could be this wild?
Young learners will:
Tackle a question using a scientific approach, gathering clues to find answers.
Collect and analyze data from their forest observations.
Share and discuss their findings with peers to draw conclusions.
Barbary Macaque Quest: A KS2 Adventure at Trentham Monkey Forest
Embark on an exhilarating KS2 guided tour through Trentham Monkey Forest with our Mountain Monkey Madness programme! Dive into the wild as we explore how animals and plants adapt to their unique environments and how these habitats transform with the seasons. Discover the fascinating story of the endangered Barbary macaque, uncovering the reasons behind their status and exploring how human actions can both harm and help their world. This is one monkey-tastic adventure you won't want to miss!
Pupils will:
Understand how animals and plants are uniquely adapted to their environments and how these adaptations shift with seasonal changes.
Investigate the causes of the Barbary macaque's endangered status.
Examine the positive and negative impacts humans have on natural habitats.
Wild Winners: A KS2 Survival Safari at Trentham Monkey Forest
Join us for an action-packed KS2 guided tour through Trentham Monkey Forest with our Species Survival programme! Venture into the heart of the forest to uncover how animals and plants thrive in their unique habitats. We'll explore how creatures like the Barbary macaque are perfectly adapted to their surroundings, how they source their food, and the challenges they face from external threats. Get ready to discover what it takes to survive in the wild!
Pupils will:
Discover how animals and plants are adapted to their specific environments.
Learn the essentials of animal nutrition and how creatures obtain their food.
Investigate the various threats that impact species survival in the wild.
Monkey Investigators: A KS2 Science Quest at Trentham Monkey Forest
Dive into the world of science with our KS2 Working Scientifically programme at Trentham Monkey Forest! On this exciting guided tour, young scientists will become monkey investigators, observing the fascinating behaviours of our Barbary macaques. Using simple data sheets, pupils will team up to record their observations, share their discoveries, and analyze the results. Science has never been this wild and fun!
Pupils will:
Identify a scientific question and use a systematic approach to find answers.
Collect and record data through careful observation of monkey behaviours.
Discuss and analyze findings to draw meaningful conclusions.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Art School Trip
Sculpture Sculpture
A primary school art class visits Trentham Monkey Forest, sketching playful macaques, exploring textures, movement, and nature-inspired patterns. The trip sparks creativity while linking real wildlife observation to art learning.
Wildlife School Trip
A primary school wildlife group visits Trentham Monkey Forest, observing free-roaming macaques, exploring habitats, and discovering how animals interact with their environment to inspire care for nature and conservation.
Biology School Trip
A primary school biology class visits Trentham Monkey Forest, observing macaque behavior, habitats, and food webs. Pupils learn about adaptation, ecosystems, and conservation through real-life wildlife encounters.
Fieldstudies School Trip
A primary school field studies group explores Trentham Monkey Forest, gathering observations on habitat features, animal behaviour, and environmental data. Hands-on investigation builds inquiry skills and outdoor learning confidence.
What size groups do we cater for?
Educator-led groups must be a minimum of 20 students.
On-site classroom facilities?
Educator-led groups will have the use of our onsite classroom (scheduled times only).
Is there first aid on site?
Yes
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Trentham Monkey Forest offers SEN-friendly workshops as part of their home-education programme, providing small group sizes and a flexible, supportive environment. Children begin with calm, educator-led sessions indoors before taking gentle, guided walks through the forest to observe free-roaming macaques and their habitats. Activities are hands-on and multi-sensory, allowing pupils to engage at their own pace, re-visit favourite spots, or take breaks as needed. This approach helps reduce overstimulation, fosters curiosity, and builds confidence, social skills, and a love of nature, making learning accessible and enjoyable for SEN children.
Anything else?
Options...
Self-leading - With multiple information boards and lots of information available to download from our website, Monkey Forest is set up ideally for self-leafing educational visits. No booking is required for self-leading trips.
Educator-Led - One hour is spent with a member of our education team either in the park or in our education centre, depending on the lesson and age of the students. After the session, there is unlimited time to explore the forest and the onsite facilities. Booking is essential and we recommend booking in advance, minimum of 20 students.
Self-leading - With multiple information boards and lots of information available to download from our website, Monkey Forest is set up ideally for self-leafing educational visits. No booking is required for self-leading trips.
Educator-Led - One hour is spent with a member of our education team either in the park or in our education centre, depending on the lesson and age of the students. After the session, there is unlimited time to explore the forest and the onsite facilities. Booking is essential and we recommend booking in advance, minimum of 20 students.
Who are Trentham Monkey Forest?
Trentham Monkey Forest, located in Staffordshire, is unique in the UK. Home to 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques, the 60-acre woodland has everything you need to ensure a memorable and enjoyable trip for both students and teachers.
Facilities...
- Free onsite parking (plenty of room for coaches)
- Information boards around the park
- Picnic areas
- Play areas for all ages ranges
- Video room
- Information centre
- Guides onsite throughout the forest
- Free quiz from the kiosk
- Downloadable games from our website (to do before, after or whilst here!)
- Risk assessment available from website
- Teachers essential information downloadable from the website (to make self-leading trips extra easy!)
- Onsite cafe and shop
- Toilets
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