Free School Trips & Bursary Places
Can it really be possible to go on a trip for free? Well aside from your transport costs, there really are places you can visit without any associated cost. Visit any of the great historical venues run by English Heritage, the natural outdoor sites managed by the RSPB or the WWT and as long as you are happy to lead the trip yourself, you class can get in for free. Some of these venues do require you to book ahead of time and we always recommend that school groups get in contact to discuss any requirements. These venues are super helpful and have lots of experience in helping you get the most out of your visit. Take a look below to find a good range of completely free school trips.
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
Step back in time to 1066 and bring the curriculum to life at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. Discover more about the most famous date in English history while walking in the steps of King Harold and William the Conqueror.
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
Dover Castle
Bring the curriculum to life at Dover Castle. Stand at the spot where Operation Dynamo was planned, experience what life was like for a medieval king or servant by stepping inside the Great Tower or delve into our Medieval Tunnels.
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Dover Castle
Warkworth Castle
A school visit to Warkworth Castle is a unique experience. Once home to the powerful Percy family who now reside in Alnwick Castle, Warkworth was, and remains, one of the largest and most impressive fortresses in North East England.
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Warkworth Castle
Framlingham Castles
A magnificent example of late 12th-century castle. Schools have the freedom to explore the inside of the castle walls through the main gatehouse, the 'wall walk' along the top of the castle, as well as learn about the history from the illustrated dis...
Framlingham Castles
Conisbrough Castle
Bring history to life with a visit to Conisbrough Castle, a 12th century castle with a 21st century education interpretation!
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Conisbrough Castle
RSPB Minsmere
RSPB Minsmere's Schools on Reserves programme brings learning to life at one of the top wildlife sites in the UK. With a series of curriculum-linked sessions for all ages and abilities from Early Years through to post-16.
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RSPB Minsmere
Orford Castle
Discover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps, at this fascinating visitor attraction in Suffolk. The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, which Henry II also developed here.
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Orford Castle
Lullingstone Roman Villa
Lullingstone Roman Villa provides a hands-on insight into the lives of the Romans living there and brings the curriculum to life in a fun and engaging way. Lullingstone is amongst the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain.
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Lullingstone Roman Villa
Scarborough Castle
Bring the curriculum to life and inspire your students with a visit to Scarborough Castle. Dominating Scarborough's headland, the sites history spans some 3000 years Stone Age all the way through to Medieval Britain.
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Scarborough Castle
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
RSPB Bempton Cliffs is a wildlife spectacle that's hard to beat. Internationally famous for our towering chalk cliffs and sea bird colony our gannets and puffins guarantee an awe-inspiring, 'wow' day out packed with learning.
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RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Audley End
There's a full day outside the classroom at Audely End House and Gardens. A 17th century mansion complete with Victorian Service Wing, Kitchen Garden and stables to explore outside and visit the hands-on Nursery Suite and Coal Gallery.
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Audley End
Housesteads Roman Fort
A school visit to Housesteads Roman Fort is a unique experience. Stood high on the wild Whin Sill escarpment, Housesteads is the most complete example of a Roman fort anywhere in Britain.
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Housesteads Roman Fort
Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke Castle has experienced sieges, imprisoned kings, seen off the Spanish Armada and spans over 1000 years of history. What better way to bring the curriculum to life and cover multiple topics than to stand at the spot where history happened....
Carisbrooke Castle
Osborne
Unique among Royal Residences, Osborne offers a real insight into the private lives of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children. Their home can teach many aspects of the curriculum across numerous subjects and inspire your students.
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Osborne
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall gives a real sense of how the Roman army was trying to assert power over this part of the British countryside. The venue, complete with museum is a fantastic learning resource for school groups.
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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
RSPB Fairburn Ings
Fairburn Ings is the ideal place to bring your class for an unforgettable first-hand experience of nature that brings learning to life.
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RSPB Fairburn Ings
Portchester Castle
Bring the curriculum to life at Portchester Castle. With 1700 years of history, it covers everything from the Romans, medieval kings right up to the Napoleonic Wars. Follow in their footsteps and explore its exciting and varied history.
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Portchester Castle
Lindisfarne Priory
On the north east coast of England lies the small island of Lindisfarne, or Holy Island. Untouched by the Roman occupation, this spiritual place became an important centre for Celtic Chritianity. An ideal visit for pupils studying Saxons and Vikings!...
Lindisfarne Priory
Medieval Trips To Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle has been a major medieval military stronghold, a royal palace, and an inspiration to writers and artists. It's the perfect destination to bring learning outside of the classroom and cover a wide range of curriculum subjects.
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Medieval Trips To Kenilworth Castle
RSPB Saltholme
Saltholme is a wetland oasis nestled within an industrial setting, a perfect example of how nature and people can co-exist and thrive. We have a range of habitats for your students to explore and investigate.
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RSPB Saltholme
RSPB Lochwinnoch
The best place for your students to get hands-on, active, curriculum-based, outdoor learning experiences with nature! Let us provide your students with unique and memorable learning experiences. It's easy to organize and affordable too!
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RSPB Lochwinnoch
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
The city of Chester, in North West England, boasts the well preserved remains of the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain. Built in the 1st century, this ancient monument is part of the impressive Roman remains that can be seen throughout the city....
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Pre History Trips at Beeston Castle
Beeston Castle with its impressive location and natural defences has been home to prehistoric settlers, great barons, it's acted as a defence against aristocratic rivals and it's even been an important English Civil War stronghold.
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Pre History Trips at Beeston Castle
Bolsover Castle
There are plenty of outdoor and indoor facilities for school groups to see at Bolsover castle, including the 17th century castle built by Charles Cavendish, Riding House Range which now contains an exhibition, Terrace Range and Wall Walk.
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Bolsover Castle
Stonehenge
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
The most outstanding prehistoric monument in the British Isles, Stonehenge is an internationally renowned World Heritage Site and one of the richest archaeological landscapes in Europe.
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Stonehenge
RSPB Rye Meads
At the RSPB, we're passionate about getting young people outside and experiencing nature first-hand. We offer a range of curriculum-linked activities including birdwatching, pond dipping and habitat investigations for Nursery age right up to A-level...
RSPB Rye Meads
Peveril Castle
Founded soon after 1066 by William Peveril and overlooking Hope Valley and Cave Dale, Peveril Castle is a fantastic and historically important site for school children to explore. An exciting and dramatic Norman castle overlooking the Derbyshire coun...
Peveril Castle
Kenwood House
Located in North London, a hidden gem of historical interest for school groups. With an internationally renowned art collection, Robert Adam interiors and acres of land to explore!
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Kenwood House
Medieval Trips to Goodrich Castle
Standing in open countryside above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles. Boasting a fascinating history and spectacular views from the battlements.
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Medieval Trips to Goodrich Castle
RSPB Sandwell Valley
What's the difference between a backswimmer and a water boatman? That's just one of the many questions your class will have answered on a visit to RSPB Sandwell Valley. Children will have a memorable day discovering nature on their doorstep.
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RSPB Sandwell Valley
Bursaries
A number of the venues we feature offer bursaries to help schools make educational school trips possible. Many schools operate on eroded budgets and educate a proportion of children whose parents may not be able to afford the extra funding that schools often have to ask for in order to be able to take the children on learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Bursaries, perhaps established by wealthy philanthropists, charity fund raising, or generous donations, are put in place to help disadvantaged school groups. Please enquire to each venue to find out more about the levels of funding available, and the qualifying criteria.
YHA York
Ideal for history lovers, this super-equipped hostel offers the ideal base for school trips in the fabulous city of York.
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YHA York
Sayers Croft
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Sayers Croft is nestled at the foot of the Surrey Hills and provides outdoor experiences for 27,000 visitors each year for all ages and abilities through our bespoke residential and day visits, Duke of Edinburgh programme and family run events.
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Sayers Croft
Arc Adventures
Real Locations, Real Activities, Real Experience - forged from myths and legends. We do things a bit differently at Arc Adventures, all our residential trips follow a storyline so your young people can really immerse themselves in an adventure.
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Arc Adventures
Longridge Village - The Adventure Learning Charity
Outdoor Activity Centre in a beautiful Thameside location offering a complete range of land and water activities with a selection of flexible dining and accommodation solutions and its own Swallows and Amazons island in the Thames.
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Longridge Village - The Adventure Learning Charity
Ufton Court
Grade 1 Elizabethan Manor House set within 16 acres of historical grounds and woodland. Specialist teachers offer living history topics on Romans, Vikings, Tudors and much much more. We also do bushcraft activities too.
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Ufton Court
Snowdonia Adventure
Experience exceptional school adventure trips in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. If you're looking for an affordable, action-packed school activity trip, look no further! We can create a bespoke programme designed for the ultimate fun.
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Snowdonia Adventure
YHA London Thameside
A warm welcome awaits you at our purpose-built hostel, based in the docklands area of London. With a coach drop-off just outside the door getting here is easy. Inside you’ll find great social spaces, full meals service and places to study.
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YHA London Thameside
Fitness Workshops
Our Fun Fitness sessions usually go with our Healthy Workshops but can also be delivered on their own. They are fun-packed, non-stop, fast-paced sessions that teach pupils that keeping active is a vital part of staying healthy & can be a lot of fun!
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Fitness Workshops
Bulgaria Ski Adventure
If you're searching for a school ski trip with a real difference, then look no further. We ensure an exceptional level of service from your first enquiry, through to the end and beyond. Experience our ski trips that have the 'Atlas Difference'.
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Bulgaria Ski Adventure
YHA The Sill at Hadrians Wall
Brand new for 2017 – this state-of-the-art hostel is an exciting £14.8 million initiative created in partnership with the Northumberland National Park Authority. It is the ideal base for exploring the Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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YHA The Sill at Hadrians Wall
STEM Workshop
Bring education to life! Book your in school enrichment days with our fully trained Education Communicators ready to inspire the next generation of learners in science, technology, engineering and maths.
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STEM Workshop
Field Studies Council - Midlands
Our fantastic Midlands locations are Preston Montford in Shropshire and Bishops Wood in Worcestershire. Both offer fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. The locations are easy to reach while offering access to beautiful countryside....
Field Studies Council - Midlands
YHA Okehampton Activity Centres
Grab an adventure on Dartmoor, building confidence and developing new skills at Adventure Okehampton's award winning, friendly centres in Devon. Part of YHA, we offer bespoke school residentials for all group sizes customised to your needs.
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YHA Okehampton Activity Centres
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council’s network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills.
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Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Immersive Experiences
Immersive Experiences is the UK's leading multi-diciplinary mobile planetariums and sensory learning experiences company. Over 15 subjects | National Curriculum & Common Entrance 13 level | Over 160 programs to suit all ages | SEN/SLD/PMLD
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Immersive Experiences
Field Studies Council - Wales
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
4 fantastic locations across North and South Wales offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. Discover the mountain scenery of Rhyd-y-creuau, gorgeous coastlines of Dale Fort and Orielton or wonderful parkland surrounding Margam...
Field Studies Council - Wales
Field Studies Council - North of England
3 fantastic locations across the Lake District and Yorkshire offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. Discover the mountain scenery of Blencathra, adventurous grounds of Castle Head or lakeside location of Malham Tarn.
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Field Studies Council - North of England
Tudors at the Charterhouse
The Charterhouse has been living the nation’s history since 1348. In that time it has served as a monastery, private mansion, boys school and an almshouse, which it remains to this day.
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Tudors at the Charterhouse
Lake District Calvert Trust
With visitors from across the country and beyond, we cater for all disabilities; from those with mild learning difficulties but who are fully ambulant, to those with profound and complex conditions for which most outdoor centres cannot cater.
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Lake District Calvert Trust
Field Studies Council - London South East
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Five fantastic locations in the South East offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. The choice of day and residential centres include a huge range of excellent urban and rural field sites from Box Hill to Bushy Park.
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Field Studies Council - London South East
Field Studies Council - Scotland
Two fantastic locations in Scotland offering Curriculum for Excellence linked fieldwork for all ages. Inspire your students at either Kindrogan, Perthshire, by the stunning Scottish Highlands, or Millport on the shores of the Isle of Cumbrae.
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Field Studies Council - Scotland
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Residential fieldwork created specifically for International Baccalaureate Diploma students in geography, biology and ESS. Field Studies Council has a network of UK Centres to choose from, many with easy transport links for UK and major airports.
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
YHA Edale
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Outdoor adventures in the Peak District don’t get better than this! YHA Edale is a grand country house literally on the slopes of Kinder Scout, and surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the Edale valley.
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YHA Edale
Medina Valley Centre
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
The Medina Valley Centre nestles on the banks of the River Medina, at the heart of the beautiful Isle of Wight. Our activities are centred in and around the river with a range of water and land activities; with a focus on personal & team development
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Medina Valley Centre
Multi-Activity Package
Jam-packed with challenging and engaging activities our Multi-Activity packages are designed to engage students through a mixture of practical PE based activities, whilst making the most of the great outdoors and our enviable localities.
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Multi-Activity Package
Healthy Workshops
We bring the Health & Wellbeing elements of the PSHE, Science and PE curriculum to LIFE with hands-on activities that are accessible for ALL ages/abilities. Our interactive activity stations cover healthy eating, exercise, teeth, sleep & hygiene
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Healthy Workshops
YHA Ambleside
Perched on the edge of Lake Windermere, with views out across stunning mountain vistas, YHA Ambleside offers an unforgettable location for a Lake District getaway. This well-equipped hostel is perfect for activity breaks for walking and watersports.
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YHA Ambleside
Romans
Prepare for the threat of a Roman invasion before meeting a Roman citizen and discover Roman customs and inventions. The session ends with a lively re enactment of the story of Boudicca.
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Romans
YHA Stratford
There’s more to Stratford-upon-Avon than Shakespeare – theatre, history and culture buffs of every language love this world-famous location. YHA Stratford-upon-Avon offers a superb base for groups and school trips, boasting a restaurant and bar.
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YHA Stratford
RSPB Saltholme
Saltholme is a wetland oasis nestled within an industrial setting, a perfect example of how nature and people can co-exist and thrive. We have a range of habitats for your students to explore and investigate.
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RSPB Saltholme
Medina Valley Centre
The Medina Valley Centre nestles on the banks of the River Medina, at the heart of the beautiful Isle of Wight. Our field study staff are experienced Geography and Biology teachers who love to teach in the Great Outdoors.
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Medina Valley Centre
Discovery Package
Our Discovery packages have been designed to enable teachers to plan a thrilling residential that meets their own needs and budget. This flexible option focuses on your defined key outcomes, so if you want to look at communication we will provide…
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Discovery Package
Holt Hall Environmental & Outdoor Learning Centre
Based on the North Norfolk coast, Holt Hall provides a residential experience for up to 70 students and 8 staff on a private estate of 75 acres of woodland and gardens. It provides opportunities to learn outside the classroom and develop new skills.
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Holt Hall Environmental & Outdoor Learning Centre
First Hand Experiences
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Enrich your students daily curriculum through this wonderfully creative and holistic approach. Inspired by their outdoor explorations students are guided by our passionate team to create & celebrate through whole food adventures and creative arts.
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First Hand Experiences
Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
We are an independent centre in beautiful North Norfolk, run by qualified teachers and experienced instructors. We offer an exciting range of curriculum linked outdoor activities to a loyal following of schools - one on their 27th visit in 2018!...
Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Why is white chocolate white but milk chocolate brown? Which plant makes both furniture and clothes? Which birds roam free around the grounds? Discover these answers and much more as you explore our spectacular glasshouses and beautiful gardens!
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens
ACUK Pioneer Centre
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
ACUK Pioneer Centre offers superb residential trips for schools, covering a huge range of different activities including, Abseiling, High Robes, Climbing, Zip Wire and much much more.
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ACUK Pioneer Centre
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Workshops
Our experienced coaches, with hands-on activities & anecdotal stories, provide a comfortable & relaxed space to explore the issues surrounding drugs & alcohol, as well as the associated issues of peer pressure & knowing how to make informed decisions...
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Workshops
Avon Tyrell - The ukyouth Outdoor Activity Centre
Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre is located in the stunning New Forest National Park and offers an extensive range of site activities, all linked to the National Curriculum as well as various accommodation options for organised groups.
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Avon Tyrell - The ukyouth Outdoor Activity Centre
Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust
Your next adventure starts here! Based on a converted lightvessel moored on the Essex coast, FACT provide unique residential experiences through outdoor adventure activities in this stunning saltmarsh setting.
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Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust
Field Studies Council - South West
A choice of locations in Devon and Somerset offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. Slapton Ley and Start Bay close to the beach in south Devon and Nettlecombe Court in beautiful countryside surroundings near Exmoor.
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Field Studies Council - South West
Allnatt School Camps
We will provide you with your very own tented village in your school grounds. No camp is complete without your very own flag, which we provide for you to decorate. Choose form 3 programmes CAMP CRAFT, TEAM CAMP or STONE AGE CAMP
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Allnatt School Camps
Anglo Saxon Workshop
Hands-On Building Workshops For KS2 to fit in with the curriculum on Settlers & Invaders. Complimenting our Viking Longship workshop and Roman Villa. Pupils build a Saxon Roundhouse 6m in diameter, 3m high, large enough for them to all occupy
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Anglo Saxon Workshop
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