DINOSAUR ISLE Specialists in Educational Visits & Team Building THE NEEDLES LIGHTHOUSE AMAZON WORLD BLUE REEF AQUARIUM OSBORNE HOUSE TEL: 01983 404279 Interactive WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk
Isle of Wight Experience Isle of Wight Experience Dear Group Leader, Isle of Wight Experience has been arranging school visits for over 26 years and is a firmly established business with an excellent working relationship with educational visits on the Island and the surrounding south coast areas. We at Isle of Wight Experience take all the hard work of organising a visit for you by arranging everything from transport and hotels to your chosen itinerary. By living on the Island we are able to have very close contact with all venues, making sure that they meet with the schools individual requirements. We are also able to represent you at all times whilst you are on the Island. The Isle of Wight Experience Team KEITH I previously owned a Hotel on the IOW for 17 years, totalling 31 years experience in the Tourism industry. Now I am managing director, my roles include public relations and Transport /Logistics manager. YOUR EDUCATIONAL VISIT INCLUDES: Coach transport to and from your school. Ferry Crossings to and from the Isle of Wight. All field studies trips including entrance fees/ educational information A selected hotel which meets your requirements, offering full board accommodation. 24 Hour Helpline. Should you require any further information after reading through our booklet regarding your forthcoming visit, please do not hesitate to contact us. Assuring you of our best intentions at all times. DONNA I previously owned a Hotel on the IOW for 17 years, which incorporated Isle of Wight Experience. I am now owner and managing director for 25 years. I am the primary educational coordinator. KIRSTY Having worked for the company for 15 years, in 2012 I was made managing director. Roles include public relations, risk assessment officer and office administrations. KATIE BTEC in Travel & Tourism. I worked overseas for several years for Sunsail as a Watersports Instructor & Waterside Manager. I now work for the family business as personal assistant to the Directors. 2 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
Specialists in Educational Visits & Team Building SANDOWN BAY Please contact the team for your Bespoke Tariff These Tariffs are based on your individual needs, with one teacher free with every ten paying children. This is our standard tariff and this is based up to a 49 seater single deck coach. Please ring for a separate quotation for larger groups over 49 which require a large capacity coach and for smaller groups under 30 children (an adjustment in tariff can be made). Monday and Thursday evenings, no coach hire will be available due to restricted drivers hours. BEFORE YOUR VISIT Once you have decided that you would like Isle of Wight Experience to arrange your visit, we will be pleased to discuss any national curriculum needs and special requirements you wish your school to include within your chosen itinerary. We shall be happy to supply teachers with comprehensive background information notes for chosen venues, along with activity sheets for the children where necessary. We take selective care over the choice of coach companies. We use reliable operators who offer modern comfortable coaches, who all conform with current seat belt laws and have a good working record with school children. The hotels on the Island that we use have been personally vetted for a good standard of accommodation for children and staff, giving a home from home welcome and their best intentions at all times. INSURANCE Isle of Wight Experience is covered by a professional indemnity and a public liability insurance of 10 million. Booking early is essential due to the popularity of the Island. This also saves any disappointment on arranging itineraries. English Heritage bookings have to be made by the schools ringing direct on 0370 333 0606. Booking early is vital. We advise where possible for the group leader to make a pre-visit, especially if the school is a new visitor to the Island. This is encouraged by offering free accommodation for one night for two persons. Please note travel costs are not included, but we will be pleased to arrange this for you. HIGHLY COMMENDED in Tourism & Leisure at 2012 awards FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 3
Isle of Wight Experience DEBBIE AND ALAN MONTAGNON OF SANDOWN MANOR RECIEVING THEIR NEWCOMERS AWARD STEVE VALLANCE OF VALLANCE COACHES PROUDLY RECEIVING HIS AWARD MATT FROM HAWESDOWN SCHOOL WITH HIS IW EXPERIENCE CONTINUED SUPPORT AWARD Recommendations SCHOOLS THAT HAVE ENJOYED AN EDUCATIONAL VISIT THROUGH ISLE OF WIGHT EXPERIENCE. If you wish to contact other teachers regarding your visit, listed below is a small cross section of schools that have been regular clients of ours for up to 20 years. THERE ARE NO HIDDEN EXTRAS ON AN ISLE OF WIGHT EXPERIENCE VISIT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE OPTIONAL EVENING THEATRE VISIT AND POCKET MONEY. The next section of our booklet is to show you the variety of different venues here are on the Island, covering all aspects of the national curriculum. You may select either itinerary, whichever you prefer, or an alternative option is to create your own itinerary from an extensive list provided. The advantage of having so many historical and scientific sites on the Isle of Wight makes it quite unique because travelling times to venues are kept to the minimum, so that the maximum amount of time can be spent at your chosen venues. Kate Sillars Katie Harris Sally Hines Mrs Shaw Leah Crawley David Walton Chris Giles Mr Haynes Mr Pritchard Mr Allen Head Teacher Head Teacher Bev Homer Mrs Wilson St. Joseph s School (Redhill) Lee Chapel School (Essex) Divine Saviour School (Hert) St. Peters RC School (Gloucester) Burnt Ash School (Bromley) Bagthorpe School (Nottingham) Crampton School (London) Hobbs Hill Wood School Hayes Primary School (Kenley) St. Agathas School (Surrey) Grange School (Nottingham) Barnes Farm School (Essex) Kenyington Manor School (Sunbury) St. Anthonys RC School (Watford) 01737-765373 01268-474177 01923-265607 01452-521157 0208-6972441 01773-782843 0207-7352219 01442-410222 0208-6604863 0208-5463879 0115-9734956 01245-567973 01932-783778 01923-226987 Clare Budd Beulah School (Thornton Heath) 0208-6534921 Martin Edge Clowne Junior School 01246-810416 4 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
SPECIMEN ITINERARY 1: 4 DAYS - MONDAY TO THURSDAY Monday AM Coach will leave school and travel to Portsmouth to visit Portsmouth Dockyards to see either HMS Victory, HMS Warrior or the Mary Rose Exhibition. PM Board the Wightlink ferry for a 40 min crossing of the Solent arriving at the hotel in time for dinner. EVE Sue Bailey the story teller will enchant you at the hotel with one of her exciting smuggling stories. Tuesday AM A morning at Amazon World to experience an insight into the Rainforest to include a lemur talk. Lunch on site. PM Fossil hunting at Dinosaur Isle to include hands on fossil hunting, a classroom talk and museum visit. EVE IOW Youth Circus skills to include plate spinning, double Dutch skipping and stilt walking. Wednesday AM A morning at Alum Bay to include a glass demonstration and sweet making demonstration and explore the geological feature of coloured sands. Lunch on site. PM A visit to Bembridge Lifeboat Station with a talk from the RNLI. EVE Disco can be arranged at the hotel at an additional cost. Thursday AM Depart the hotel at 10.00am to board the Wightlink ferry homeward bound. Early Season Visits for March and Early April SPECIMEN ITINERARY 2: 4 DAYS - MONDAY TO THURSDAY Monday AM Coach will leave school and travel to Portsmouth to board the Wightlink ferry for a 40 min crossing of the Solent. PM A visit to Bembridge Lifeboat Station with a talk from the RNLI. EVE Free evening. Tuesday AM A visit to Brading Roman Villa with the chance to make a mosaic coaster. Lunch on site. PM Fossil hunting with one of Martin Simpsons team at Compton beach area. EVE Ten pin bowling at Ryde Superbowl for one game of bowling. Wednesday AM A morning at Alum Bay to include a glass demonstration and sweet making demonstration and explore the geological feature of coloured sands. Lunch on site. PM A guided walk with the ranger at Fort Victoria Country Park. We can either arrange a woodland walk or beach study. EVE Disco can be arranged at the hotel at an additional cost. Thursday AM Depart the hotel at 10.00am to board the Wightlink ferry to Portsmouth stopping at the Blue Reef Aquarium at Southsea. Extra venues maybe open subject to Easter Holiday dates. Please contact us for more information. FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 5
Isle of Wight Experience SPECIMEN ITINERARY 1: 4 DAYS - FRIDAY TO MONDAY Friday AM Coach will leave school and travel to Portsmouth to visit Portsmouth Dockyards to see either HMS Victory, HMS Warrior or the Mary Rose Exhibition. PM Board the Wightlink ferry for a 40 min crossing of the Solent arriving at the hotel in time for dinner. EVE Sue Bailey the story teller will enchant you at the hotel with one of her exciting smuggling stories. Saturday AM A morning at Amazon World to experience an insight into the Rainforest to include a lemur talk. Lunch on site. PM Fossil hunting at Dinosaur Isle to include hands on fossil hunting, a classroom talk and museum visit. EVE IOW Youth Circus skills to include plate spinning, double Dutch skipping and stilt walking. Sunday AM A morning at Alum Bay to include a glass demonstration and sweet making demonstration and explore the geological feature of coloured sands. Lunch on site. PM A visit to Bembridge Lifeboat Station with a talk from the RNLI. EVE Disco can be arranged at the hotel at an additional cost. Monday AM 10.00am a visit to the Model Village at Godshill before boarding the Wightlink ferry homeward bound. Weekend Visits SPECIMEN ITINERARY 2: 4 DAYS - FRIDAY TO MONDAY Friday AM Coach will leave school and travel to Portsmouth to board the Wightlink ferry for a 40 min crossing of the Solent. PM A visit to The Owl and Monkey Haven with a talk from the keepers. Arriving at the hotel in time for evening meal. EVE A free evening for beach games. Saturday AM A morning at Osborne House the Island home of Queen Victoria. Lunch on site. PM Isle of Wight Steam Railway to include a train ride and AV room. EVE Ten pin bowling at Ryde Superbowl for one game of bowling. Sunday AM A morning at the IOW Donkey Sanctuary to experience a Classroom in a Stable where the children can, groom and walk the donkeys. Lunch on site. PM Afternoon at Blackgang Chine to explore this magical theme park. EVE Disco can be arranged at the hotel at an additional cost. Monday AM A visit to Bembridge Lifeboat Station with a talk from the RNLI following by the Wightlink ferry back to school. 6 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
SPECIMEN ITINERARY 1: 4 DAYS - MONDAY TO THURSDAY Monday AM Coach will leave school and travel to Portsmouth to board the Wighlink ferry for a 40 min crossing of the Solent. PM Visit Tapnell Farm (please see timetable for talks). EVE Free time for beach games. Tuesday AM A day at Alum Bay with a vist to the Old Battery, enjoy a boat cruise around The Needles. Lunch on site. PM Continuation of visit by viewing a glass and sweet making demonstration. EVE A crazy golf session at Shanklin. Wednesday AM A morning at the IOW Donkey Sanctuary to experience a Classroom in a Stable where children can, groom and walk the donkeys. Lunch on site. PM Afternoon at Blackgang Chine to explore this magical theme park. EVE Professional disco can be arranged at the hotel at an additional cost. Thursday AM Depart the hotel to board the Wightlink ferry to Portsmouth stopping at Spinnaker Tower before homeward journey. September Visit SPECIMEN ITINERARY 2: 4 DAYS - MONDAY TO THURSDAY Monday AM Coach will leave school and travel to Portsmouth to board the Wightlink ferry for a 40 min crossing of the Solent. PM Visit Model Village at Godshill. EVE Free time for beach games. Tuesday AM A day at Alum Bay with a vist to the Old Battery, enjoy a boat cruise around The Needles. Lunch on site. PM Continuation of visit by viewing a glass and sweet making demonstration. EVE Ten-pin bowling at Ryde. Wednesday AM A morning at the IOW Donkey Sanctuary to experience a Classroom in a Stable where children can, groom and walk the donkeys. Lunch on site. PM Afternoon at Blackgang Chine to explore this magical theme park. EVE Professional disco can be arranged at the hotel at an additional cost. Thursday AM Depart the hotel to board the Wightlink ferry to Portsmouth stopping at Spinnaker Tower before homeward journey. FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 7
Isle of Wight Experience SPECIMEN ITINERARY 1: 4 DAYS - MONDAY TO THURSDAY Monday AM Coach will leave school and travel to Portsmouth to visit Portsmouth Dockyards to see either HMS Victory, HMS Warrior or the Mary Rose Exhibition. PM Board the Wightlink ferry for a 40 min crossing of the Solent arriving at the hotel in time for dinner. EVE Sue Bailey the story teller will enchant you at the hotel with one of her exciting smuggling stories. Tuesday AM A morning at Alum Bay with a visit to The Needles Old Battery, view coloured sands and visit sand shop. Lunch on site. PM Amazon World to experience an insight into the Rainforest to include a lemur talk. Lunch on site. EVE Free time for beach games. Wednesday AM A visit to Whippingham Church then onto Osborne House. Lunch on site. PM Afternoon visit to Shanklin Chine with coastal walk back to hotel. EVE Professional disco can be arranged at the hotel at an additional cost. Thursday AM Depart the hotel for a visit to Bembridge Lifeboat Station to include talk from the RNLI. Board the Wightlink ferry to Portsmouth homeward bound. October Visits SPECIMEN ITINERARY 2: 4 DAYS - MONDAY TO THURSDAY Monday AM Coach will leave school and travel to Portsmouth to board the Wightlink ferry for a 40 min crossing of the Solent. PM A visit to The Owl and Monkey Haven with a talk from the keepers. Onto hotel for evening meal. EVE A free evening for beach games or sand castle competition. Tuesday AM A morning at Alum Bay with a visit to The Needles Old Battery, view coloured sands and visit sand shop. Lunch on site. PM Afternoon at Fort Victoria Country Park to visit the planetarium and aquarium. EVE Sue Bailey the story teller will enchant you at the hotel with one of her exciting smuggling stories. Wednesday AM A visit to Whippingham Church then onto Osborne House. Lunch on site. PM Afternoon at IOW Steam Railway with a train ride and AV room. EVE Professional disco can be arranged at the hotel at an additional cost. Thursday AM Depart the hotel for a visit to Bembridge Lifeboat Station to include a talk from the RNLI. PM Board the Wightlink ferry to Portsmouth homeward bound. 8 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
SPECIMEN ITINERARY 1: 5 DAYS - MONDAY TO FRIDAY Monday AM Coach will leave school and travel to Portsmouth. PM Visit the D.Day Museum at Southsea. Board the Wightlink ferry for a 40 min crossing of the Solent. Arriving at the hotel in time for dinner. EVE Free time for beach or walk. Tuesday AM Whippingham Church followed by Osborne House (to be arranged by schools). Lunch in the grounds. PM Robin Hill Country Park, a conservation site. EVE Free time for Beach. Wednesday AM A morning at Amazon World. Lunch on site. PM Alum Bay (Needles). Exploration of geological features and coloured sands. Glass making demo. EVE Theatre show at Shanklin (optional). Thursday AM Carisbrooke Castle with lunch in the grounds (arranged by school). PM Shanklin Chine and Coastal Walk. EVE Party Evening at the hotel for staff and children. Friday AM Godshill Model Village before boarding the ferry. Lunch on the ferry. Homeward Journey. from late April to Late July SPECIMEN ITINERARY 2: 5 DAYS - MONDAY TO FRIDAY Monday AM Coach will leave school and travel to Portsmouth. PM Board the Wightlink for a 40 min crossing of the Solent. A Visit to Carisbrooke Castle (to be arranged by school). EVE Free time for the beach or a walk to Culver Cliffs. Tuesday AM A morning at Robin Hill Country Park. Lunch in the grounds. PM Bembridge Life Boat Station and Walk the Duver. EVE Crazy Golf in either Sandown or Shanklin Wednesday AM Fort Victoria Country Park with a visit to the aquarium and sunken secrets. Lunch at area. PM Alum Bay (Needles). Exploration of geological features and coloured sands. Boat Trip around the Needles. EVE Free Evening. Thursday AM Fossil hunt with Martin Simpson. Lunch on site. PM Shanklin Chine and coastal walk. EVE Party night for the children and staff. Friday AM A morning at the Haven Falconry, before boarding the Wightlink ferry on your PM Homeward journey. Now you have read through the specimen itineraries, if you find that you require a different itinerary i.e. shorter or longer layout to suit your school requirements the following section covers a very wide selection of venues with a full breakdown, giving a brief description of the site, and its curriculum value. We hope that this will further assist you in making your itinerary choice. If there are specific areas you are not sure about we are more than willing to assist you with more in-depth information. (Subject to Opening Times). FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 9
Isle of Wight Experience Places of Interest A more extensive selection of venues for your choice of visit. 7, 9, 17, 18, 19, SCI, G, EVS. ALUM BAY AND NEEDLES A site with spectacular views of cliffs of different coloured sands and geological features, where you can also view the Needles and the Needles lighthouse. Lunch area, open March to October. www.theneedles.co.uk 7, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, EVS, G. SCI, A, DT, 17, 18, 19. ALUM BAY NEEDLES BOAT CRUISE Throughout the season boats leave Alum Bay on a short 20 minute cruise for close up views of the Needles Lighthouse and Rocks. On leaving the beach the boats pass under the 400 foot cliffs to view the sea-level Victorian Fort. From there & moving onto the seaward end of the bay you cruise past the remains of the original needles rock and then onto the towering Needles Lighthouse. The return trip takes you further off shore to enable passengers to appreciate the breathtaking views of the cliffs and coloured sands. With commentary. Subject to weather. www.needlespleasurecruises.co.uk ALUM BAY GLASS BLOWING Visitors may view the glassmakers in their working areas. They provide a talk whilst showing hand-crafted glass. March to October. www.theneedles.co.uk SCI, A, DT. ALUM BAY SWEET DEMO Watch our sweet makers create treats you ll find nowhere else and then sample the results. The sweet factory makes hard boiled sweets in every imaginable flavour from the firm favourite rhubarb and custard to their very own special Wight Mints. www.theneedles.co.uk 10 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
Specialists in Educational Visits & Team Building AMAZON WORLD AMAZON WORLD Step in to Amazon World and leave the Isle of Wight behind you, as you walk your students through the various habitats encapsulating many species of animal and many types of plants. With the sounds of the water and the free flying birds, Amazon World tells the ecological story of how the South American rainforest and its inhabitants are being subjected to devastation through logging and plantations, and how if it were to continue, the transition until the forest would be reborn and what we would lose. Amazon World houses the largest collection of exotic animals on the Isle of Wight, and with its education room it is an all round learning centre with stimulating environments. Lunch Area. Open all year. www.amazonworld.co.uk KEY TOPICS: 8, 11, 15, 18, 19, EVS, SCI, G, W. BEMBRIDGE LIFEBOAT STATION R.N.L.I. Alfred Albert Williams 16-17 Tamar Class lifeboat. Located in the boathouse with the slipway at Lane End, Bembridge. With a guided talk by volunteers of the R.N.L.I. www.rnli.org.uk KEY TOPICS: 8, 12, 17, 18, DT, SCI, EVS, M. FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 11
Isle of Wight Experience BLACKGANG CHINE 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, DT, G, SCI, PA, EVS. 1, 2, 13, 16, 17, 19, A, IWL, DT, M. BLACKGANG CHINE Set on the cliffs edge overlooking the stunning South coast, Blackgang Chine is filled with an eclectic mix of attractions and magical theme worlds which have enthralled children of all ages for many generations. With fun rides which include Water Force Slide and Cliff Hanger roller coaster, and lots of unusual themed attractions, the park challenges the imagination. There s a new attraction (2014), Restricted Area 5 filled with life-size moving dinosaurs, a full size Cowboy Town now bigger and better, Pirate Cove and fantasy creatures plus exhibitions about coastal erosion and shipwrecks. Blackgang is a good mix of education and pure fun. www.blackgangchine.com BRADING ROMAN VILLA A fine example of mosaic floors dating back to the 3rd century AD, and excavated objects showing life in Roman Times within this area. Guided tours available. www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk CALBOURNE WATER MILL AND RURAL MUSEUM This working mill dating back to the early 16th century is still in perfect order today. With a museum display of tools and equipment for rural crafts, also early farm equipment and many other interesting artefacts dating back. www.calbournewatermill.co.uk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18, DT, M, AH, SCI. 12 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
CARISBROOKE CASTLE AND MUSEUM A splendid Norman Castle which once was the Prison of King Charles I. It has had later additions, both Medieval and Elizabethan. The Governor s apartment house now houses the museum of History. Several times a day the resident Carisbrooke Donkeys work the wellhouse to draw water. This site is to be booked by school. www.english-heritage.org.uk 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 16, 17, A, DT, M, W. COLEMANS FARM This farm offers school groups hands on experience of farm life. They encourage groups to take part in daily activities which include milking, egg collecting, lamb feeding and small animal handling. The farm offers a great balance of fun and education. www.colemansfarmpark.co.uk KEY TOPICS: 15, AH, EVS, SCI, PA, W. DONKEY SANCTUARY The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a great place for a Primary School visit. The sanctuary has over 120 animals of which over 90 are donkeys. The sanctuary is made up of small paddocks which each contains a group of donkeys-those groups might be Old Age Pensioners, Young Donkeys, Adoption Donkeys or Miniature Donkeys. The paddocks are surrounded by walkways so the children can stroke and pet the donkeys all day!! The sanctuary offers a range of educational packages which fall under the banner of Classroom in a stable. www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk 8, 11,12,13, 15,17,M, EVS, SCI, W. FORT VICTORIA WOODLAND & BEACH WALKS The Ranger led tour starts with a 30 minute classroom session, looking at sealife, geology and plant handeling. This is followed by a 45 minute safari where sea creatures and tree specims can be found. www.fortvictoria.co.uk KEY TOPICS: 9, 16, 17, 18, EVS, SCI, G. FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 13
Isle of Wight Experience DINOSAUR ISLE DINOSAUR ISLE At the museum there is a large collection with a interactive display of fossils. A Guide will take you around the museum then accompanying you on a field trip to one of the prime fossil locations on the Island, giving much hands-on experience. www.dinosaurisle.com 1, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, EVS, G, M, SCI, W. 8, SCI, M, G, W. FORT VICTORIA AQUARIUM Set in the remains of a Victorian fort the Aquarium contains a fascinating selection of local sea life - fish and invertebrate, most pupils are amazed at what lives off our own coasts - graceful rays, poisonous Weevers, Cuttlefish, Starfish fierce Spider Crabs and many more. A separate section contains many of the amazing inhabitants of tropical reefs - find out why you should not stroke a Lionfish or eat Fugu. Guided tours. www.fortvictoria.co.uk FORT VICTORIA SUNKEN SECRETS This hands-on centre offers children the opportunity to learn how archaeologists work underwater, the tools they use and what they discover. Informs the children how the Isle of Wight was once connected to the mainland. www.fortvictoria.co.uk 1, 2, 9,12, 14, 16, 17, 19, M,EVS, G, SCI, DT. 14 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
Specialists in Educational Visits & Team Building GLORY ART GLASS This family run glass studio offers an insight into glassmaking and provides very interesting demonstrations and commentary for all. A glass making guide is provided. www.gloryartglass.com 17, 18, 19, SCI, A, DT. GOODLEAF TREE CLIMBING Enjoy a unique tree top adventure on the Isle of Wight with award winning Goodleaf Tree Climbing. Learn the ropes with our qualified and experienced instructors before taking to the canopy. Using the latest gear, ascend into the branches and try out your new tree climbing skills. At the top enjoy the beautiful sea views from our tree hammock. www.goodleaf.co.uk KEY TOPICS: 11, DT, M, EVS, SCI, PA. HAVEN FALCONRY Haven Falconry deliver quality, interactive educational sessions to children and students at an appropriate level for the audience age. Children can learn about our many species of birds of prey, their habits and their habitats. Our ethos is education through fun! Our displays are presented indoors (preferably a hall) and we bring along and fly a varied selection of birds of prey. Alternatively, in a more confined area we present static displays, but ensuring your guests can meet and handle the birds as much as possible. www.haven-falconry.co.uk 11, 15, 17, 19, G, EVS, W. ISLAND PLANETARIUM The island Planetarium at Fort Victoria has a domed planetarium theatre, space exhibition, working models and display which compliments the science requirements of the national Curriculum. Our programmes have been enjoyed by schools across the country. www.islandastronomy.co.uk. KEY TOPICS: 8, SCI, M, G. FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 15
Isle of Wight Experience PA. ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH CIRCUS During the session, we go through three different activities after initially doing a brief warm up which involves just a few stretching exercises. We teach the pupils basic knowledge of plate spinning, hand held stilt walking and tightrope walking (1/2 metre off the ground) and finishing with Double Dutch Skipping. Everyone gets a turn on each activity alternating every 20mins approximately. ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY Victorian and Edwardian period of transport, with A.V. presentation outlaying the historic background of the Island s railways. Static displays of steam trains. There is a museum gallery of small artefacts, and a rare chance to sample travel in a real vintage steam train is also offered. www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, DT, M, EVS, SCI. 8, 9, 11, 19. EVS, SCI, G, W. ISLE OF WIGHT ZOO This site is home to the finest collection of tigers in Europe. It also has Lemur Land. They hold presentations and feeding sessions daily on site and produce an education programme for 2015/16. www.isleofwightzoo.com MODEL VILLAGE GODSHILL Nestling behind the walls of the old vicarage in Godshill is one of the islands most popular attraction. Set in 1½ acres of landscaped gardens this is a perfect location for school parties to view the island in miniature. There is a detailed quiz on the web site for school children to follow. www.modelvillagegodshill.co.uk 17, 18, AH, DT, G. 16 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
MARTIN SIMPSON - FOSSIL MAN Martin will give a small but exciting talk about dinosaurs and fossils which are frequently found on the Isle of Wight. Static and visual displays can be seen at his centre which is based on the west coast of the Island. www.island-gems.co.uk 1, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, EVS, G, M, SCI, W. NEEDLES OLD BATTERY This spectacularly sited cliff-top fort, in the care of the National Trust, has the best views of the Needles Rocks and a fascinating military history. Built in 1862 following the threat of a French invasion, the Old Battery contains exhibitions about its involvement in both World Wars evocatively brought to life by cartoons. The parade ground has two original gun barrels and a tunnel leads to a searchlight emplacement perched above the Needles. The New Battery houses an exhibition about the secret rocket tests carried out there as part of Britain s race for space. Pre-booked school visits are welcome at both sites. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight NEWPORT ROMAN VILLA An excellent example of a winged-corridor house from approximately 1800 years ago. One of the best preserved domestic bath suites in the country. An exhibition of objects discovered at Newport Villa and at other Island illustrating the way of life of the well-to-do farm owner. Several superb reconstructions based on the latest archaeological evidence. www.iwight.com/newport-roman-villa KEY TOPICS: 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19, DT, EVS, G, SCI, M. 1, 2, 13, 16, 17, 19, SCI, DT, A, IWL, M. OSBORNE HOUSE This famous house was the home of the late Queen Victoria. With royal state apartments Swiss Cottage, (playhouse) for the royal children, Education room with primary sources and Victorian toys and costumes to handle. To be arranged by schools. www.english-heritage.org.uk KEY TOPICS: 7, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, IWL, A, AH. FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 17
Isle of Wight Experience 11, DT, M, PA. OWL AND FALCONRY CENTRE This well presented centre is home to a varied selection of owls and birds of prey from around the world. There is a flying demo of owls and falcons with informative talks by the falconer. www.appuldurcombe.co.uk/falconry 11, DT, M, PA. PIRATES COVE 18 HOLE CRAZY GOLF The Pirates Cove Crazy Golf is the Isle of Wight s newest outdoor golf experience with great features along the way including pirates, a waterfall, fountains, a cave, palm trees and fully rigged pirate ship. You can test your skill and even win the treasure of a free game. the 18-hole Crazy Golf course is open from 9am daily and providing the weather holds out, the last game will be at 9pm in the summer season and 6pm in the winter. www.shanklinseafront.co.uk/pirates-cove 15, 17, 19, G, EVS, W. OWL AND MONKEY HAVEN A fantastic new attraction on the Island and for Isle of Wight Experience. The Owl and Monkey haven is a new build full of animals and birds that have moved to the Haven for a safe and happy environment. The animals and birds go to Haven when they have nowhere else to go. With its educational centre and interaction, this venue offers a great insight in the Monkeys and Owls life style and how they use their wonderful purpose built surrounding to their advantage. Site offers a lunching / picnic area. Open all year. RIVER YAR STUDY LED BY RANGER This is a 2 hour guided walk by an estuary ranger, covering all aspects of River life, flora and fauna, also to include estuary environmental studies. www.fortvictoria.co.uk 15, 17, 19, AH, EVS, G, SCI. 18 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
Specialists in Educational Visits & Team Building ROBIN HILL ROBIN HILL COUNTRY PARK Set in 88 acres of beautiful down and woodland, Robin Hill Country Park is a fascinating blend of natural wildlife and conservation. The park has a great blend of rides including the exhilerating quarter mile downhill toboggan falconry and adventure play. New for 2015, Canopy Skywalk, a 100m tree top trail that takes adventures to dizzying new heights! There is also a 4D motion theatre. www.robin-hill.com RYDE SUPERBOWL Have a fun packed session of 10 pin bowling at Ryde Superbowl. Groups of 6 per lane. Shoes and balls are provided, if you require bumpers please inform the staff when booking in. Loads of fun, can also be an evening activity. www.rydesuperbowl.com KEY TOPICS: 8, 12, 15, 17, 18, EVS, G, SCI, PA, AH, W, IWL. 11, M, PA. SHANKLIN CHINE This Chine was first open to the public in 1817 and was part of the manor of Shanklin. The Chine is unique in the quality of its Flora and Fauna with a drop of 105 foot waterfall to sea level and just over a quarter of a mile. www.shanklinchine.co.uk KEY TOPICS: 7, 8, 10, 17, AH, EVS, G, SCI. FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 19
Isle of Wight Experience 11, DT, IWL, PA. SHANKLIN THEATRE The team at the theatre will take full control of the group and take them through the wonderful world of theatre, where they will learn about sound, lighting, costumes dance and singing. The children will be involved in a short staged performance and go away feeling like a real professional. www.shanklintheatre.com SEAVIEW WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER This award winning park is home to one of the country s largest waterfowl collections. Walk among over a 100 species of birds, all to be seen in lovely surroundings. There is a penguin pool where you can watch at feeding times where a talk is given. www.flamingoparkiw.com 15, 17, 19, AH, EVS, G, SCI, W. 8, 9, 10, 12, 17, 18, EVS, G. SOLENT CRUISES Solent and Wightline cruises offers two different types of cruises. A cruise through Cowes Harbour seeing the famous yachts and the fantastic views of the Solent and Island s coastline or choose from the cruise across the eastern Solent, viewing the sea forts and onto Portsmouth Naval Base, viewing past and present Royal Navy Vessels. www.solentcruises.co.uk 7, 16, 17, 18, IWL. ST MILDRED S CHURCH (WHIPPINGHAM) Queen Victoria s Parish Church when in residence at Osborne House, designed by Prince Albert. A guide will give a talk to pupils. The Church is one of a tiny band of small village churches which have become closely linked with neighbouring Royal residences and therefore have a very great many beautiful, interesting and historical features. www.iow.uk.com/whippingham-church 20 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
SUE BAILEY, STORYTELLER Sue has been telling tales for the past twelve years for local and visiting schools. If you prefer something more individually tailored for your group, just ask, but if you need some other suggestions what about: Myths and legends of the Isle of Wight (can include tales of Queen Victoria; or Charles I s failed escape from Carisbrooke Castle; or Uffa Fox -inventor of airborne life raft used in WWII; or Saunders Roe - inventor of hovercraft; or other local tales to fit in with group s itinerary) Seaside tales ( including tales such as Why the sea is salty or Why the crab has no head ) This can be combined with a seaside story walk in which we look for beach treasure such as limpets and crabs. www.thatsanotherstory.co.uk WALTZING WATERS Shows are seen indoors, rain or shine! Tons of water explode into the air, illuminated by rainbows of colours live on stage and dancing with music! Waltzing Waters is the world s most elaborate water, light & music show. The stunning 40 minute production is presented in 5 acts; each act a completely different musical style. A favourite for all ages! www.waltzingwaters.co.uk 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, G, IWL, EVS, PA, W. KEY TOPICS: DT, SCI, A. WIGHTWATERS With over 25 years of practical experience and knowledge, Wightwater can offer professional Watersports packages with a very friendly service. Fully recognised RYA, AALA, BCU, BSA and RLSS, this is an exciting way to have fun in the water and learn new skills. Included in your session will be Surfing, Body Boarding, Kayaking etc, all are subject to weather / water conditions on the day. www.wightwaters.com 11, 12, DT, PA. KEY TOPICS KEY 1: Pre Romans 2: Romans 3: Medieval 4: Tudors 5: Stuarts 6: Georgians 7: Victorians 8: 20th Century 9: Defence 10: World Wars 11: Children 12: Transport 13: Domestic Homes 14: Smuggling 15: Work/Agriculture 16: Evidence/Archaeology 17: Local History 18: Other Topics 19: Change & continuity A: Art AH: Agriculture/ horticulture DT: Design/Technology M: Maths EVS: Environmental Studies G: Geography IWL: Imaginative Writing, Literature SCI: Science, PA: Physical Activity W: Wildlife & animals FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 21
Isle of Wight Experience Mainland Visits Trips and venues prior to and after the Isle of Wight. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, DT, M, EVS, G, SCI, PA. ACTION STATIONS A mixture of physical challenges, simulators and technological experiments. Battle with the Royal Marines, command a warship or fly a helicopter. Why the moon affects the tides and discover the amazing Magic Planet which can show moving global climate and temperature patterns around the Earth - and beyond. 27 exciting activities in the InterAction gallery bringing you an astronaut s view of the world, the science behind propulsion and much more. www.actionstations.org 8, EVS, G, SCI, W. BLUE REEF AQUARIUM This excellent hands-on visit includes a touchpool demo of handling certain fish, looking at sharks and an insight to marine life. You will see fantastic creatures that live in our seas and oceans. Displays take you on an undersea tour, from the British coastline to faraway tropical reefs and lots more in between. www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, DT, M, EVS, G, SCI. D-DAY MUSEUM Go back in time to June 1944 and discover the faces of history (Churchill, Montgomery and Eisenhower) in the magnificent 272-foot length Overlord Embroidery. Visit the many images of wartime Britain through our dynamic displays: Life on the Home Front, the period front room of the ARP Warden, keep vigil with the troops camped in the forest and the airborne glider landings. Finally, board an original Landing Craft (LCDV). With military equipment, authentic models and photographs essential for students studying Britain Since the 1930 s. Worksheets available for Key Stage 2 pupils. www.ddaymuseum.co.uk HMS ALLIANCE This excellent visit includes good hands-on experience for children, giving an insight to life aboard a submarine. There are history sessions available as presentations or role-play. Pupils investigate the impact of war on the crew, also relatives coping with the home front. www.rnsubmus.co.uk 8, 9, 10, 12, 17, DT, EVS, G, SCI, M. 22 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
Specialists in Educational Visits & Team Building HMS VICTORY Ordered in 1758, the same year as Lord Nelson s Birth, HMS Victory took 27 miles of rigging, 4 acres of sails and 6 years to build. The excellent design, her speed and manoeuvrability, meant that she was in constant demand during her period of active service between 1778 and 1812. Guided tours around the ship. Lunch area available. www.historicdockyard.co.uk 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, DT, M, SCI, G. HMS WARRIOR The last survivor of the Black Fleet. It was constructed at a time when war with France seemed imminent and Britain was in the throes of an invasion scare. Has been at Portsmouth since 1987. www.historicdockyard.co.uk KEY TOPICS: 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17, 18, 19, DT, M. SCI, G. MARY ROSE EXHIBITION This 35million heritage project to build an internationally-renowned museum and complete the conservation will showcase the very best in 21st century architecture and the finest collection of 16th century artefacts in the world. The artefacts will be displayed in mirror-image context galleries running the length of the ship, so visitors can experience what the decks would have looked like moments before the Mary Rose sank. Six themed galleries will tell the personal stories and working lives of the crew on board. www.historicdockyard.co.uk SPINNAKER TOWER Soaring 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent. A world class visitor attraction, the much-admired, elegant viewing Tower stands proud over one of the most fascinating seascapes in the world. Situated on the waterfront at Gunwharf Quays, it offers amazing 350º panoramic views of Portsmouth Harbour, the South coast and the Isle of Wight, with views stretching out for up to 23 miles. The Spinnaker Tower not only offers a unique experience for your students, it also has a whole host of cross curricular links and is an exceptionally inspiring educational tool. www.spinnakertower.co..uk 4, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, DT, M, SCI, G. KEY TOPICS: 17, 18, A, DT, M, G, SCI. FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 23
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Q&A WHY CHOOSE ISLE OF WIGHT EXPERIENCE? Isle of Wight Experience has been established since 1992 and holds an outstanding company portfolio. We at Isle of Wight Experience take all the hard work of organising a visit for you by arranging everything from transport and hotel to venues and field studies. Isle of Wight Experience representatives will be available whilst you re on the Island, they will do their upmost to visit twice throughout your visit, either at your hotel or at a site venue. We can be contacted 24 hours a day. HOW UP-TO-DATE ARE OUR PROGRAMMES? The owners and offices are based on the Isle of Wight, therefore we hear first-hand of any new sites, venues and hotels. All itineraries and programmes can be tailored to meet the educational needs of your school children. WHY ARE RESIDENTIAL TRIPS IMPORTANT FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN? Children will benefit from out of the classroom education programmes/learning. Team building and group skills will be developed, plus experiencing life away from home, probably for the first time. INSURANCE: Isle of Wight Experience holds a trust fund with Lloyd s of London to secure all school payments. We also hold a product liability and professional indemnity insurance for ten million pounds. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FEE? Coach transport to and from your school, ferry crossings to and from the Isle of Wight, all field study trips including entrance fees and worksheets, a selected hotel which meets your requirements, offering full board accommodation. A bespoke folder to cover all aspects of your trip (please see our website for more details on this). Plus a 24 hour helpline. SOLE OCCUPANCY AND FIRE DRILLS: Hotels are required to perform a fire drill on the first day of your arrival. This is to be organised with schools, hoteliers and group leader. Sole occupancy is one of our stipulations, unless agreed with school. FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk SPECIAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS: Please inform Isle of Wight Experience upon booking if you will need any additional help or information. We are only too happy to advise. Please note that we are not medically trained to convey any persons to the hospital or doctors, but are able to arrange a taxi. PRE-VISIT TO ISLE OF WIGHT We believe that nothing compares with first-hand experience. Our pre-visits enable you to have an insight into your forthcoming trip with Isle of Wight Experience, and will reassure yourselves, colleagues and parents on what you and the children will be covering on your trip. Pre-visits will give you a huge advantage and knowledge into your destination, venues and hotel accommodation. Included in your pre-visit is one free night s accommodation for two persons. Travel expenses are not included, but we will endeavour to help you organise visits to your chosen venues and ferry crossings. MENUS The Hotel you will be staying at will provide Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner. Please inform the Hotel prior to your visit of any dietary requirements. If required, you can ask the hotel for sample menus. Parents are to provide a packed lunch for the journey to the Isle of Wight. EDUCATION PROGRAMME Isle of Wight Experience welcomes all pupil ages; our Educational Trips are mainly aimed at children aged 9-12 years, covering Key stage two. Please see our Key Topics covered and Venues pages for more information on what children will be learning at each venue. PEACE OF MIND FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS Trusting your travel company is essential, Isle of Wight Experience takes children s and staff s welfare very seriously indeed. Having built up an excellent rapport with our hoteliers and travel companies, Isle of Wight Experience believes we all have the same passion and attitude towards safety standards. Safety standards are paramount and we ensure all acting bodies and companies hold up-to-date licences and insurance by the appropriate bodies. All documents are obtained and kept in our offices. Our office also has a 24 hour helpline if required. 25
Isle of Wight Experience THE NEEDLES Booking Conditions 1. Bookings will be acknowledged by us in writing and will mark as a provisional booking until your first deposit cheque is received. 2. The party leader and all other accompanying adults are at all times responsible for the supervision and behaviour of pupils in the party and must take responsible steps to prevent damage or disturbance. We accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage to property. Hoteliers, coach operators, venues, etc will require payment by the school involved for any damage caused to property, furniture, vehicles etc. 3. We reserve the right to alter itineraries when conditions arise that are beyond our control. 4. Isle of Wight Experience will forward all relevant risk-assessments for places of interest. Isle of Wight Experience is not qualified to carry out risk assessments on site for venues and hotels therefore risk assessments have been carried out by the venue operator s staff, or by qualified agents appointed by the venues. Risk assessments can be sent to the school via email on a PDF document upon request. Isle of Wight Experience recommends that the group leader makes a pre-visit to the Island to do their own risk assessments; this is encouraged by offering free accommodation for one night for two persons. Please note travel costs are not included but we will be pleased to arrange this for you. 5. Whilst we have taken great care in the preparation of all the information contained in our brochure/ website and have ensured that it is as accurate as possible at the time of printing/publishing, we accept no responsibility for alterations regarding venues, transports and accommodation facilities in circumstances beyond our control. 6. No booking can be accepted without a completed and signed booking form (available from our website or office), accompanied by the appropriate deposit. By signing the form, the party leader agrees to the conditions outlined here on behalf of all members of the party or their parent/legal guardian and confirms s/he is authorised to act on their behalf. A contract exists between you and ourselves once we have confirmed the booking in writing. 7. Free Places. One adult per 10 pupils travels free. 8. Surcharges. The price of your travel arrangements is subject to surcharges on the following items: Government action, such as increase in VAT or any other Government imposed increases. 9. If you are altering a booking. If you need to change details of your booking, notify us in writing as soon as possible and we will do our best to help. 10. If we are altering the booking. Should we be forced to change your tour we will inform you as quickly as possible and obtain an agreement. 11. Complaints. Any matter which might have cause for a complaint must be reported as soon as possible to one of our representatives, and/or to the supplier concerned in writing. Should the complaint not be resolved immediately and you wish to pursue the matter, you must write to Isle of Wight Experience within 28 days of your return. 12. If cancellation of the whole booking is necessary, you must inform us immediately in writing. Bookings are maintained until the date that written confirmation is received by us. All cancellations will be acknowledged. Cancellations are subject to the following charges: If received more than 56 days prior to departure - Loss of deposits paid. If received between 22 and 56 days - Loss of 60% of total price. If received between 01 and 21 days - Loss of 100% of total price. If received on or after commencement date - Loss of 100% of total price. 26 TEL: 01983 404279 EMAIL: isleofwightexperience@aol.co.uk
Specialists in Educational Visits & Team Building Booking Form Please photocopy or cut out and return to our office. SCHOOL ADDRESS POSTCODE TELEPHONE FAX EMAIL COMMENCING DATE RETURN DATE NUMBER OF PUPILS BOYS GIRLS STAFF TOTAL To secure the booking we require a holding fee of 50.00, plus confirmation of booking in writing, followed at a later date by a deposit of 30.00 per paying person. TOTAL ENCLOSED PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO ISLE OF WIGHT EXPERIENCE I AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS AND TO PAY THE BALANCE 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO OUR VISIT. SIGNATURE DATE Quotation Form If you choose to make your own itinerary, please complete this planner below for our quotation. PREFERRED DATE SECOND OPTION SCHOOL ADDRESS POSTCODE TELEPHONE FAX EMAIL NAME OF TEACHER IN CHARGE NUMBER OF PUPILS BOYS GIRLS STAFF TOTAL AM AM DAY 1 PM DAY 4 PM EVE EVE AM AM DAY 2 PM DAY 5 PM EVE EVE AM NOTES DAY 3 PM EVE If longer or shorter visits are required, these can be just as easy to arrange. Please photocopy and return. FAX: 01983 400206 WEB: isleofwightexperience.co.uk 27
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