Until September 2012 Travel to 10 Great Locations at Discount Group Rates get on track for great school trips along the Robin Hood Line
TRAINS R O B I N H O O D L I N E Great School Trips along the Robin Hood Line
The Robin Hood Line offers fantastic opportunities for school trips to 10 great attractions providing educational visits for schools. Travel at discounted group rates and visit Fascinating Museums, Historic Caves or discover the Natural World. All just a train ride away on the Robin Hood Line.
School Trip Locations along the Robin Hood Line
Key to symbols on the map Less than 10 minutes walk from the nearest station. 10 to 20 minutes walk from the nearest station. 20 to 30 minutes walk from the nearest station.
Worksop Worksop 1. Mr. Straw's House
Whitwell Any Derbyshire Station (see map) - (Whitwell, Creswell, Langwith-Whaley Thorns and Shirebrook) 2. Derbyshire Environmental Studies Creswell Creswell 3. Creswell Crags Langwith-Whaley Thorns Shirebrook 4. Willow Tree Family Farm Shirebrook Mansfield 5. Mansfield Museum Mansfield Woodhouse Nottingham 6. Galleries of Justice Mansfield 7. Nottingham Castle 8. Brewhouse Yard Museum 9. Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery Sutton Parkway 10. City of Caves
Kirkby in Ashfield
Newstead
Hucknall
Bulwell
Nottingham Contents Page Numbers
Travel by Train on the Robin Hood Line ...... 1
Worksop 1. Mr. Straw's House ...... 3
Any Derbyshire Station 2. Derbyshire Environmental Studies Service ...... 4
Creswell 3. Creswell Crags Museum and Visitor Centre ...... 5
Shirebrook 4. Willow Tree Family Farm ...... 6
Mansfield 5. Mansfield Museum ...... 7
Nottingham 6. Galleries of Justice ...... 8 7. Nottingham Castle Museum ...... 9 8. Brewhouse Yard Museum ...... 9 9. Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery ...... 10 10. City of Caves ...... 11
Further Information ...... 12 Travel by Train on the Robin Hood Line
Travelling by train can be a great experience for children as part of their school trip, making it a real day to remember. The information in this pack explains how to book group travel for schools and highlights attractions along the route.
School groups of 10 or more, travelling by train between Nottingham, Mansfield and Worksop can benefit from a 26% discount on standard rail fares - see below for some sample fares between stations.
Frequent Trains Throughout the Day Trains every 30 minutes between Nottingham and Mansfield Woodhouse.
Trains every hour between Nottingham, Mansfield Woodhouse and Worksop. (See the timetable details overleaf).
Sample Group Fares A 26% discount applies to groups of 10 or more. These sample fares are based on off-peak travel (after 0859). Contact East Midlands Trains for a quote for your school travel needs - see below for details.
Off Peak Day Return Shirebrook Whitwell Nottingham Nottingham Nottingham Fares Valid after 0859 - Mansfield - Mansfield - Mansfield - Creswell - Worksop Normal Child Fare (5-15) £2.10 £2.45 £2.90 £3.65 £3.85 Normal Adult Fare £4.20 £4.90 £5.80 £7.30 £7.70 Group Child Fare (5-15) £1.55 £1.80 £2.15 £2.70 £2.85 Group Adult Fare £3.10 £3.65 £4.30 £5.40 £5.70 2 Adults and 15 children £29.45 £34.30 £40.85 £51.30 £54.15 4 Adults and 30 children £58.90 £68.60 £81.70 £102.60 £108.30
Sample fares are valid from 2 January 2012. Slightly higher fares apply on services before 0900.
How to Find Out More Group bookings can be made by calling East Midlands Trains Customer Relations on 08457 125 678. The Group Travel desk is open 0900-1700 Monday to Friday.
Select option 2 'Tickets', followed by option 2 'Groups'.
One of our dedicated group travel team will take your details and help organise your travel needs. Enquiries must be made at least a week in advance.
1 Robin Hood Line Nottingham - Mansfield - Worksop Weekday Train Times until 14 September 2012 The following times show the main train services suitable for school visits. For the full timetable see contact information.
Nottingham - Mansfield - Shirebrook - Worksop Monday to Friday Depart Nottingham 0853 0925 0955 1025 55 25 1455 1525 Bulwell 0902 - 1006 - 06 - 1506 - Hucknall 0907 0939 1011 1039 11 39 1511 1539 Newstead 0912 0944 - 1044 then - 44 - 1544 Kirkby in Ashfield 0918 0949 1019 1049 at 19 49 1519 1549 Sutton Parkway 0921 0952 1022 1052 these 22 52 1522 1552 Mansfield 0926 0957 1027 1057 minutes 27 57 until 1527 1557 Mansfield Woodhouse 0933 1002 1034 1102 past 34 02 1534 1602 Shirebrook - 1008 - 1108 each - 08 - 1608 Langwith-Whaley Thorns - 1012 - 1112 hour - 12 - 1612 Creswell - 1016 - 1116 - 16 - 1616 Whitwell - 1020 - 1120 - 20 - 1620 Arrive Worksop - 1033 - 1133 - 33 - 1633
Worksop - Shirebrook - Mansfield - Nottingham Monday to Friday Depart Worksop 0838 - 0938 - 38 - 1438 - Whitwell 0847 - 0947 - 47 - 1447 - Creswell 0850 - 0950 - 50 - 1450 - Langwith-Whaley Thorns 0854 - 0955 - then 55 - 1455 - Shirebrook 0858 - 0958 - at 58 - 1458 - Mansfield Woodhouse 0906 0937 1007 1037 these 07 37 1507 1537 Mansfield 0910 0940 1010 1040 minutes 10 40 until 1510 1540 Sutton Parkway 0915 0946 1016 1046 past 16 46 1516 1546 Kirkby in Ashfield 0918 0949 1019 1049 each 19 49 1519 1549 Newstead 0923 0954 - 1054 hour - 54 - 1554 Hucknall 0927 0958 1026 1058 26 58 1526 1558 Bulwell 0931 - 1030 - 30 - 1530 - Arrive Nottingham 0944 1014 1044 1114 44 14 1544 1614
Further Information
East Midlands Trains Call Customer Relations to book tickets and for information about group travel 08457 125 678. Select option 2 'Tickets', followed by option 2 'Groups'. eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 nationalrail.co.uk
Derbyshire County Council Community Rail Officer, Derbyshire County Council, Environmental Services Department, County Hall, Matlock DE4 3AG. 01629 538681
2 1. Mr Straw's House Mr Straw's House offers a glimpse into a house which resisted the advances of modern technology. Having been lived in until 1990, but not renovated since the 1920s, the house offers a look into a domestic house which still contains all of its contents. Covering 80 years, we are able to touch upon a variety of subjects and historical eras.
School Group Information Our educational activities are still being developed. Schools visiting the house will be able to have a guided tour of the fascinating home with original interior from 1923. Maximum group size is 25, due to limited space.
National Curriculum Subjects and Age Range/ Key Stage Activities cover a variety of themes including: My House, World War 2, Collecting, Family Tree, Reuse/ recycle.
Education Pack? Yes There is a basic education pack, which is currently being re-developed. We have a guidebook and can discuss specific requirements with schools.
Opening Times Open Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 4pm, however, for schools we are able to open slightly earlier.
Price Information £3 per pupil, teachers are free.
Contact Information Rachael Drew 01909 530505 [email protected] nationaltrust.org.uk/mr-straws-house Mr Straw's House, 5 Blyth Grove, Worksop. S81 0JG
How to Get There from Worksop Station Mr Straw's House is a 10 minute walk from Worksop station. On request, groups can be met off the train at Worksop Station. On leaving the station, turn left up the hill (Carlton Road), walk to the traffic lights and veer right onto Blyth Road. Blyth Grove is the second road on your right. Look for the white signs.
Further Information Pre-Visit Teachers can make a preparatory visit free of charge, please call 01909 530505 to arrange.
3 2. . Derbyshire Environmental Studies Service Making your educational visits easier, we are able to provide our Education Visits Leaders and equipment to provide tailor made fieldwork in a location and environment of your choice.
School Group Information We can provide a day of fieldwork tailor made to the needs of your class. Led and delivered on a site or location of your choosing and linked to a range of curriculum areas. It could involve: • Art and architecture. • Mapping land use. • Traffic and transport surveys. • Map and compass work. • Studying the built heritage and history of a specific site. • Questionnaires with the public. • Habitat or wildlife work. • A river or stream study. • Data collection, recording and interpretation.
National Curriculum Subjects and Age Range/ Key Stage Geography, History, Art and Design, Design Technology, Music, Citizenship, Literacy/English, Numeracy/Maths. Early Years; Key Stage 1; Key Stage 2; Key Stage 3; Key Stage 4; Post 16.
Education Pack? Yes Further details about the educational offer available from Derbyshire Environmental Studies Service can be found at derbyshire.gov.uk/environmentalstudies particularly in the 'Learning Outside the Classroom - cross county outreach work' area.
Opening Times Term time throughout the year. Visit time and duration by negotiation. Weekends and school holiday periods by negotiation.
Price Information A tailor made day led by one of our Education Visits Leaders costs £250 and includes a pre-meeting with the class teacher, a risk assessment of activities, planning, preparation and pre-visit to the locality, all resources to be used on the day which you keep for your own use and delivery of the day programme of activities. This is based on a class size of 30 pupils. If you require additional 'repeats' of the tailor made programme this is charged at £4.25 per pupil per day or £4.00 per pupil per day if booked a term in advance. Teachers and accompanying adults are free. There may be an additional 'room hire' charge if an indoor area is required for your pupils at a specific site.
Contact Information 01629 533439 [email protected] derbyshire.gov.uk/environmentalstudies Derbyshire Environmental Studies Service, Chesterfield Library, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 1QN
How to Get There from Any Station Please let us know which train station you'd like to work from and we can arrange suitable activities either meeting you at an appropriate nearby site or location or meeting you at the train station and leading from there as appropriate.
Further Information Pre-Visit Available free with the Education Visits Leader on site to help with preparation and this can be extended to the accompanying teaching assistants and adults if desired.
4 3. Creswell Crags Museum and Visitor Centre Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves are displayed in the exhibition providing evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age. Further evidence came to light in 2003 with the discovery of Britain's only known Ice Age rock art.
School Group Information School groups can spend the day learning about Ice Age life and the Creswell Crags site. There are dedicated education rooms with an interactive whiteboard with provision for indoor and outdoor activities. Our staff will do all they can to tailor a visit to your needs and meet any requirements or special learning outcomes you may have.
National Curriculum Subjects and Age Range/ Key Stage Subjects covered History, Geography, Science, Art, Design and Technology, also covers aspects of Literacy and Numeracy.
There are a range of educational activities that are suitable for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 groups. (On the menu of activities it is stated which activity is suitable for which Key Stage.)
Education Pack? Yes The education pack includes a menu of activities and there are a number of information sheets and educational resources for you to download as pdf files. They can be used as tools to help you plan or prepare for your visit to Creswell Crags and make sure you get the most out of your visit day. creswell-crags.org.uk/learning-resources/teacherpack.aspx
Opening Times Open all year round for pre-booked school groups from 10am - 4pm. Booking is essential.
Price Information For two museum- led activities it is £4 per child for primary groups. It is £5.50 per child for secondary groups. There is no cost for adults at 1:5 for primary and 1:10 for secondary.
Contact Information Emma Nicklin 01909 720378 [email protected] creswell-crags.org.uk Creswell Crags Museum, Crags Road, Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LH
How to Get There from Creswell Station Creswell Crags is a 30 minute walk from Creswell station.
Exit the station down the approach road and turn left onto Elmton Road. Continue along Elmton Road crossing over at the pedestrian crossing, continue in the same direction along Elmton Road, turning right onto Mansfield Road (A616).
Follow Mansfield Road and then turn left at the mini roundabout onto Crags Road (B6042). Cross over and follow the footway round to the right onto the side road, signed Crags Cottage to walk up through the gorge and into Creswell Crags. Follow the path through the gorge to reach the Visitor Centre.
Further Information Pre-Visit Teachers are welcome to make a preparatory visit free of charge, please call 01909 720378 to arrange. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that group visits are booked at least two months in advance.
5 4. Willow Tree Family Farm Willow Tree Family farm has been designed entirely with children in mind offering a range of educational opportunities for local schools, groups and clubs to come and learn about farm animals and the outdoor environment, so why not give the children an unforgettable learning experience. The farm is situated in acres of countryside on the outskirts of Shirebrook with animals and activities around every corner.
School Group Information Why not get up close and personal with all our animals with trained staff. You will find our curriculum- based Education Programmes are flexible, interactive and lots of fun! No matter how big or small your group is we will make your day one to remember and have the children talking for weeks.
National Curriculum Subjects and Age Range/ Key Stage Choose from a range of packages according to your group's age and area of interest and then tailor your visit.
Education Pack? No
Opening Times Open daily, 10am-4pm (except Bank Holidays).
Price Information £2 per person.
Contact Information Adam Hind 01623 748808 [email protected] willowtree-farm.co.uk Willow Tree Family Farm, Langwith Road, Shirebrook NG20 8TF
How to Get There from Shirebrook Station Willow Tree Family Farm is less than 5 minutes walk from Shirebrook Station.
Turn left out of the station following the signs towards the town centre. Turn right at the mini roundabout onto Langwith Road. Willow Tree Family Farm is situated on the right hand side of Langwith Road approximately 100m from the mini roundabout.
A staff member will meet you and guide you from the railway station.
6 5. Mansfield Museum Mansfield Museum is a bright, general museum whose emphasis on catering for children was recognised in 2011 when it won the prestigious Family-Friendly Museum Award for the entire UK.
School Group Information The Museum offers 15 all-day Education Sessions. These lively, hands-on affairs, incorporating a range of learning styles, are taught by our experienced Education Officer. All equipment and materials are included, as is exclusive use of our dedicated classroom.
National Curriculum Subjects and Age Range/ Key Stage Our Education Sessions are aimed at Reception - Year 6. History topics include Tudor Life and Leisure; Pop culture 1948 - the present; Dickens and the Victorian Age; World War 2 Evacuees; History of Toys and Games; History of the Seaside; the story of writing and printing; the story of Mansfield's industry.
A simple Art Day looks at buildings and basic architecture. Animal Habitat and Sustainability/re-cycling have their own sessions. In others, children can try their hand at Suspense Writing; learn what goes into a Fairy Tale; construct their own mini-museum. A seasonal special investigates the origins of Christmas traditions.
Education Pack? Yes Our detailed Education Pack contains fuller descriptions of all our sessions; lists our facilities and terms and conditions and offers practical advice on making the most of your day.
Opening Times Open from Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm (except Bank Holidays).
Price Information We charge a flat rate of £60 per visit; maximum class size 35.
Contact Information 01623 463088 [email protected] mansfield.gov.uk/museum/ Mansfield Museum, Leeming Street, Mansfield, Notts. NG18 1NG
How to Get There from Mansfield Station Mansfield Museum is a 10 minute walk from Mansfield Station.
Trains from Nottingham arrive on Platform 1. From here, use the underpass under the railway and turn left. Trains from Worksop arrive on Platform 2. From here, walk down the ramp towards the underpass and continue straight on. This path goes between the railway line and Sports Direct.
Follow the path down through the landscaped area to the pedestrian crossing. Use the crossings to the far side of Albert Street (by the row of shops) and turn left under the arch of the railway bridge. Bear right onto Market Street and into the Market Place. Keep to the right hand side of the Market Place heading towards the sculpture of large stone balls. Go straight on after the sculpture up pedestrianised Leeming Street.
At the brow of the hill cross Toothill Lane and continue along Leeming Street. Mansfield Museum is located a short distance along on the right next to the Palace Theatre.
7 6. Galleries of Justice, Nottingham National Centre for Citizenship and the Law (NCCL) - education provider for the Galleries of Justice Museum. We are a child friendly museum of Crime and Punishment, home to the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham and the perfect venue to come and discover Nottingham's horrible history. Great for all ages: early years to higher education groups.
School Group Information We deliver interactive and engaging educational activities to pupils of all ages, including Mock Trials, courtroom workshops, performance led and interactive tours and topical debates.
National Curriculum Subjects and Age Range/ Key Stage Our educational activities have key links to the curriculum including History, Citizenship, English, PSHE, Law, Drama and much more! They also cover key topics studied in the classroom including: Victorians, World War 2, Tudors, Leisure & Tourism and GCSE Crime & Punishment. We cater for all ages from Early Years right through to University students. Suitable for Key Stage1 - Key Stage 5.
Education Pack? Yes Teachers can contact us for educational material on each activity which can be emailed direct to the teacher.
Opening Times Open 7 days a week! 10am - 4pm. Tours are subject to change of theme depending on the time of the year.
Price Information 1 x activity - £6.95 per pupil. 2 x activities - £8.50 per pupil. 3 x activities - £10 per pupil. Primary Schools - All accompanying teachers free of charge. Secondary Schools - 1 free teacher for every 10 paying students.
Contact Information Adam Dunleavy - NCCL Booking Coordinator 0115 993 9811 [email protected] nccl.org.uk
National Centre for Citizenship and the Law, High Pavement, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1HN
How to Get There from Nottingham Train Station The Galleries of Justice Museum is a 10 minute walk from Nottingham Train station.
Leave Nottingham Train Station and head towards the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre. Walk through the Broadmarsh Centre and turn right just before the glass exit doors, go up the escalators onto the top floor and continue forward until you reach Wimpy on the corner. Turn left at Wimpy and go up the escalators next to the City of caves which will bring you outside.
Turn right and cross over the road with the tram tracks and you will have LaTasca Spanish Restaurant in front of you and Nottingham Contemporary on the right. Walk up the road in between these two buildings and we are located on the right hand side.
Further Information Pre-Visit Teachers are welcome to make a preparatory visit free of charge, please call Adam Dunleavy to arrange.
8 7. Nottingham Castle Museum 8. Brewhouse Yard Museum School Group Information Nottingham Castle Museum - Nottingham Castle Museum offers history and art based sessions. The Castle collections include fine and contemporary art, decorative arts and textiles, a family gallery intended for children up to eight years old, and a Robin Hood children's gallery.
Brewhouse Yard Museum - Brewhouse Yard Museum is a social history museum and offers history based sessions. A Victorian schoolroom, Discovering Toys gallery, parlour, bedroom, grocers shop and kitchen, all complete with original objects show glimpses of times past.
National Curriculum Subjects and Age Range/ Key Stage We offer facilitated sessions for Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children and teacher led visits for all ages.
Education Pack? Yes For more information, including teacher led resources see: nottinghamcity.gov.uk/museums
Opening Times Nottingham Castle Museum Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm. Brewhouse Yard Museum Tuesday to Friday 10.30am - 2.30pm for facilitated sessions. Fridays only 10.00am -4.00pm for teacher led visits.
Price Information Please phone or email for current group charges.
Contact Information Amanda Davison 0115 9153692 [email protected] nottinghamcity.gov.uk/museums Castle Museum, Nottingham NG1 6EL
How to Get There from Nottingham Station The Brewhouse Yard Museum is 10 minutes and Castle Museum 15 minutes from Nottingham train station on foot. Turn right out of the station and follow the tourist information signs. It is possible to walk along the canal side for part of the journey. The route crosses some busy roads.
Further Information Pre-Visit Teachers are welcome to visit free of charge, please call 0115 9153692 to arrange.
9 9. Nottingham Contemporary Nottingham Contemporary, in Nottingham's historic lace market is one of the largest contemporary art spaces in the UK, with four galleries, an auditorium, an education studio, a study centre, a café-bar and a shop. It is one of the best connected art centres in the UK and you can get to it from all major transport routes. It is only a quick stroll up the hill from Nottingham train station.
School Group Information Our programme for schools and colleges provides exciting opportunities for children, young people and teachers to engage with international art in our galleries.
Try out one of our Workshops with Artists, or join our informal Planning Sessions, if you are bringing a self- led group our free resource box and teacher's notes are available for use in the gallery. We also run Inset on request. nottinghamcontemporary.org/schools-colleges-and-teachers
National Curriculum Subjects and Age Range/ Key Stage Early Years Key Stage 1 to 5 Further Education and Higher Education.
Education Pack? Yes If you are a teacher planning to bring a self-led group of children or students you can use our Resource Box and Learning Notes to help you in the Galleries. These have been designed specifically for a range of Key Stages and focus on one or two main themes and artworks. You can download the notes and find out about the Resource Box when you book your self-led session. nottinghamcontemporary.org/literacy-resource
Opening Times Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am - 7:00pm. Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday, 11:00am - 5:00pm. Closed Mondays, except Bank Holidays.
Price Information Exhibitions - Free. Resources and planning visits - Free. Artist led workshops - £60 Nottingham city schools, £75 out of city schools.
Contact Information 0115 9489782 Fax: 0115 948 9755 [email protected] nottinghamcontemporary.org
Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB
How to Get There from Nottingham Station From Nottingham station, follow the silver tourist signs to Nottingham Contemporary. We are 10 minutes easy walk away. You can't miss the green and gold building opposite the Weekday Cross monument.
Further Information Pre-Visit Teachers are welcome to make a preparatory visit free of charge, please 0115 9489750 to arrange.
10 10. City of Caves City of Caves, Upper level, Broadmarsh Centre, Nottingham Explore original sandstone caves beneath the streets of Nottingham with the help of Archie or Annie the Archaeologists.
School Group Information School groups can investigate imaginary creatures who may have lived in the caves as well as the real people who did. We also offer actor led tours for Secondary school and further and higher education students.
National Curriculum Subjects and Age Range/ Key Stage Suitable for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Further and Higher Education. Covers key areas of the curriculum including History and Archaeology. We also cover key topics studied in the classroom including Victorians, World War 2, In The Dark, Homes and Buildings and much more.
Education Pack? No Unfortunately, we do not have an education pack available for groups.
Opening Times Open 7 days a week, 10:30am - 4:00pm.
Price Information Prices start from just £5.50 per person. Offers and promotions with other activities are available to schools. Please call us for details.
Contact Information Bookings Coordinator, Amanda Roberts 0115 9939811 [email protected] nccl.org.uk National Centre for Citizenship and the Law, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN
How to Get There from Nottingham Train Station City of Caves is a 10 minute walk from the Nottingham Train station. Come out of the Train Station and head towards the Broadmarsh Centre. Follow signs for the upper level and we are located just round the corner from 'Wimpy' at the bottom of the escalators.
Further Information Pre-Visit Teachers are welcome to make a preparatory visit free of charge, please call 0115 9939811 to arrange.
11 Further Information
East Midlands Trains The Robin Hood Line train service between Nottingham, Mansfield and Worksop is operated by East Midlands Trains.
Call Customer Relations to book tickets and for information about group travel. 08457 125 678 Select option 2 'Tickets', followed by option 2 'Groups'. eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 nationalrail.co.uk
Traveline and East Midlands On-line Journey Planner 0871 200 22 33 travelineeastmidlands.co.uk
Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire County Council works with East Midlands Trains and other local organisations to develop and promote the Robin Hood Line.
Community Rail Officer, Derbyshire County Council, Environmental Services Department, County Hall, Matlock DE4 3AG. 01629 538681
It is recommended that all schools undertake pre-visits to their chosen educational provider including travel on the Robin Hood Line and carry out full risk assessments prior to school visits to each location.
This school visits by train information pack has been compiled by Derbyshire County Council. The information contained within this pack has been provided by each organisation. Whilst we have endeavoured to ensure the accuracy of this information, Derbyshire County Council and partner organisations cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or inconvenience which may result from reliance on this information pack from the activities and offers promoted.
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