School Groups

Richmond upon Thames offers a variety of sites for school excursions, allowing students to engage with history, the arts and theatre, plant science, and the natural world, among much more. Welcoming schools, home educators, and other educational organisations, this curated list highlights guided events and workshops available at some of the borough’s most iconic locations.

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Hampton Court Palace School Sessions
The Hampton Court Palace offer subsidised entry for schools from Wednesday to Friday during UK term time, along with schools-only Tuesdays on selected dates throughout the year. The interactive sessions cater to all key stages and SEND groups, complemented by activity trails tailored to each key stage and aligned with the National Curriculum.
School Visits to Kew Garden
Kew Gardens is the perfect outdoor classroom for exploring plant science and the natural world. We welcome schools, SEND groups, home educators, and other educational organisations.
Strawberry Hill House School Sessions
Learning is a lifelong opportunity at Strawberry Hill House & Garden, with programmes available for schools, community engagement and the general public. Established in 2010 and based in Strawberry Hill’s dedicated Education Suite, the Education Team is committed to bringing learning to the whole community.
Orleans House Gallery School Sessions
Orleans House Gallery offers lots of opportunities for schools, colleges, universities and teachers to develop creative skills. The programme of artist-led workshops, self-guided visits, and Teacher Art Forums supports delivering an exciting arts and cultural curriculum which helps nurture a lifelong love of the arts and pupil wellbeing.
Museum of Richmond Learning
Museum of Richmond provides a memorable, good value and fun day out for your students. Easy to travel to using public transport and you get to have the museum to yourselves! All of the workshops supports work back in the classroom, with local case studies and hands on activities.
Richmond Theatre School Sessions
Working in meaningful and sustained relationships with teachers and schools that are local, Richmond Theatre works together to co-author education activities that address curriculum outcomes and school priorities as well as create opportunities to work with the inspiring productions that grace our stage.
Marble Hill School Sessions
Bring learning to life outside of the classroom at Marble Hill House, with links to different subjects across the curriculum or use the free teaching resources for self led visits.
Turner's House School Session
Turner’s House opens ways for pupils and teachers to engage in a cross-curricular learning programme, which draws inspiration from J.M.W. Turner’s home, art and historical context.
World Rugby Museum Education
Educational groups are invited to explore the hallowed grounds of Allianz Stadium with a rugby expert, journey through rugby history in the World Rugby Museum, and experience hands-on learning in a free education session (Tour & Training Package incurs additional costs).

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