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Winter school trips Stuck for ideas on where to take your students for an educationally nourishing school trip? Here are some destinations that we’d recommend... BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM Explore the rich history of a small region that made a big impact on the world at Black Country Living Museum. Historic characters bring history to life in the Museum’s open-air setting, made up of rebuilt and replicated houses, shops and industrial areas. From becoming a ‘history detective’ to a ‘time- traveller’, there are so many ways your students can discover the tales of Black Country folk from the past. Explore an underground mine, head to the Edwardian era for a school lesson you’ll never forget, discover the trends of the 1940s to the 1960s, and watch sparks fly at the chain-making workshop. Find out more at bclm.com SKIBOUND With over 30 years of experience, SkiBound is a trusted leader in school ski trips. Its team – from expert Account Managers through to on-site staff – will ensure smooth, hassle-free travel to ski destinations across Europe and North America. Exclusive Clubhotels in the French Alps provide affordable, premium access to top resorts, with dedicated staff and in-house ski technicians ready to support groups on arrival. Fully accredited by the LOtC, School Travel Forum, ABTA, and ATOL, while maintaining the strictest health and safety standards, SkiBound offers reliable expertise, financial protection and personalised service, making it the UK’s top choice for memorable school ski experiences. For more details, visit skibound.co.uk 3 1 CONWAY CENTRES, ANGLESEY Recent recipient of the ‘Best Residential Experience’ award at the latest School Travel Awards, Conway Centres, Anglesey is located on the Menai Strait, within easy travelling distance of North Wales’ key sights and attractions. The venue can readily cater for single classes, right up to whole year groups and even larger cohorts of students drawn from across a MAT. The Centre’s long-established exam support and revision courses are joined this year by three newly improved programmes that make booking a residential easier than ever. These include Conway Outdoors , giving schools an affordable route into outdoor residentials; the more teamwork-focused Conway Connect ; and a dedicated offering for thrillseekers known as Conway Ultimate , providing access to the most intense and exciting activities available on-site, as well as an off-site day. For more information, visit conwaycentres.co.uk 2 teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 32