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Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Would you like to give your class the opportunity to go time travelling to back up your classroom discussions? Or maybe you'd like a hands-on science experience in the open countryside?
Whatever your topic, come and visit the Rural Life Living Museum and discover all the wonderful resources we've got available to you and your class.
A typical school trip day begins at 10:00am for a 10:30am start and last until 2:00pm. Schools typically book two - three workshops with us, two in the morning with a mid-morning break and one workshop after lunch. Our Learning Team will send you your timetable for the day along with our risk assessments ahead of your visit to make your planning as seamless as possible.
You can download our booking form here and email schools@rural-life.org.uk with your completed form to book your group in.
FAQs
How do I book a visit?
Email schools@rural-life.org.uk to book your group in and we'll be in touch.
Is there coach parking available on site?
Yes, we have ample coach parking on hard standing ground.
How much is it?
Our learning costs are £8 per child admission fee, £25 per workshop per class (based on a class of 30 children) and are invoiced after your visit. If you would like to come on a self-led visit, you will only be charged the £8 per child admission fee.
Adults within ratio and carers / 1:1s are free. Any adults outside this ratio will be charged our normal adult admission rate.
Do you charge for the accompanying adults?
Adults within ratio and carers / 1:1s are free. Any adults outside this ratio will be charged our normal adult admission rate of £11.25.
- One adult for every 5 children in school Years R to 3 (children aged 4-8).
- One adult for every 10 children in school Years 4 to 6 (children aged 9-11 years).
- One adult for every 15 children in pupils from school Year 7 onwards (children aged 12+).
- At least one member of staff should be a qualified first aider and aware of the special medical needs of any member of the party.
The recommended adult to student ratios is as follows:
Higher ratios may be appropriate for some groups of pupils. Supervisors must ensure that children are always supervised, including during rest or refreshment/meal periods.
I've never been before, can I come on a pre-visit?
Yes absolutely. Email schools@rural-life.org.uk to organise a day and time. You can also download our Social Story Board and a map of the museum for your group to see ahead of your trip.
What's your cancellation policy?
Please give a minimum of 14 calendar days (excluding Surrey school holidays) notice in writing (email) of a visit cancellation. We regret that with less than 14 days' notice you will be invoiced for a cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of your visit.