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English Heritage From grand medieval castles to the battlefield where the armies of King Harold and William the Conqueror clashed, and a Roman villa to a Cold War bunker, the places where history happened bring a topic to life. Standing in these very spots reinforces your teaching in the classroom, so inspire your students with a free self-led visit to over 400 English Heritage sites, or let the experts take the lead in an interactive Discovery Visit workshop. Support your visit with free teaching resources that have been developed by the team of qualified teachers, educational experts and historians. For more information or to book your trip, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/school-visits Young V&A – Japan: Myths toManga Japan: Myths to Manga is Young V&A’s first exhibition! Opened on 14 October 2023, it invites children to journey through the sky, sea, forest, and city and explore how design, folklore, and storytelling have influenced Japanese popular culture, technology and design. Key highlights include films from Studio Ghibli, a manga- inspired coat by Comme des Garçons, and historic and contemporary examples of manga. Schools can book for free now. Find out more at www.vam.ac.uk/ exhibitions/japan-myths-to-manga Paultons Park Award-winning Paultons Park is the ultimate venue for school visits, with over 70 exhilarating rides and attractions, all set in beautiful gardens, plus a fine selection of birds and animals. Whether your focus is learning, reward, or a mixture of both, the dedicated education team will be on hand every step of the way. Schools can supplement their visit with a workshop in the Learning Lab, where a range of topics are covered, including forces, programming, literacy and cross-curricular STEM. All workshops are linked to the park and rides. From planning visits to a ‘pay after’ facility, booking is simple. For more information, email Education@paultons.co.uk or visit www.paultonspark.co.uk/tickets/school-trips 42 | www.teachwire.net/school-trips // INSPIRING IDEAS