The trip was very successful, the children all enjoyed it and gained a good overview of the Industrial Revolution which was the primary focus. Extending the length of time of the trip proved beneficial as it allowed for a more relaxed day than in previous years and the children could fully engage with activities on the site. There are lots of facilities and activities for the children to engage with and they loved the ride on the model train there.  Staff at the museum were knowledgeable and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. They regularly checked whether we had everything we needed.  Every child was given a free ticket to return with their families. Travelling by train was a good experience for the children as many had not done it before, it also drastically reduced the cost of the trip.  The only negative was the delay and cancellation of several trains on the journey home. Although the children were very well behaved, there was no access to toilets while we were waiting. For a period of time we didn't know when the next train was coming and as it is a remote station, it would have been tricky to get the children home had a train not appeared.  Please let me know if there is anything you would like me to add to this. Had I stayed in Yr 5, I had looked at visiting the Tower of London for the Tudors topic. Admission per child was around £4.50 per child on a school trip. If they went by train, this would reduce the cost and allow the children an experience that possibly they wouldn't have as it is expensive for families to go to.  It is fairly straight forward to access the site from Victoria with I believe only train journey on the tube. I think this would provide the children with context and good understanding of the topic.  (August 2024 - Primary School)

One child in particular loved having the map to work out where he was and hunt for building numbers (July 2024 - Primary School)

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(April 2024 - Primary School)

Good fun. The staff were really helpful and knowledgeable. Lots of interesting things to see and do. (March 2024 - Primary School)

Good fun. The staff were really helpful and knowledgeable. Lots of interesting things to see and do. (March 2024 - Primary School)

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(February 2023)

Very well organised by staff and age appropriate (November 2022 - Primary School)

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(April 2022 - Primary School)

So much to see and we only got half way around! (April 2022)

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(November 2021 - Primary School)

Great site with lots for the children to engage with. This supported our topic on journeys immensely. (November 2021 - Primary School)

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(October 2019 - Primary School)

Very friendly, accommodating staff. Room given to us for the day was very useful. Lots of different things to look at and interact with. (October 2019 - Primary School)

Very well organised trip. Excellent facilities and on site support (July 2019 - Primary School)

A very well organised trip by the staff at Amberley. We were well looked after and cared for. It was an interesting trip with lots to see and do. (May 2019 - Primary School)

We had a fantastic time at Amberley .The day was well organised and we were very much looked after. (April 2019 - Primary School)

(April 2019 - Primary School)

This was a very good visit with excellent guides and a real variety of activities that the children enjoyed. (November 2018 - Primary School)

Some volunteers talked at the children and didn't wan them to ask questions. (September 2018)

Welcoming staff - designated member of staff was on hand all day to support us and sort any problems or answer questions. The venue was clean, safe and accessible for our children and there was so much to see and discuss. (July 2018 - Primary School)

(June 2018 - Primary School)

"We had an awesome trip to Amberley and can't wait to go again," Pebble class For many of the children this was their first experience of travelling on transport and the enthusiasm was contagious. (June 2018 - Primary School)

(April 2018 - Primary School)