Maths Trips To London

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  • Secondary School, Sixth Form & FE College

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Key Highlights

  • Visit the Maths exhibition at the Science Museum
  • Go up the London Eye
  • Visit Bletchley Park and the Computing Museum
  • Choose from our Maths Walking Tours around London
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A maths school trip to London can incorporate a wide range of relevant study visits across Key Stage 3-5.

The brand new Maths gallery at the Science Museum has had a £5 million investment and opens later in 2016. With specialist maths walking tours and educational sessions to chose from as well as all the popular attractions the capital has to offer, our highly experienced team will create the perfect blend of learning and fun for your group's requirements.

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Sample itinerary for a 2 day trip

Day 1
Morning

Depart for arrival in London around mid-day. Check into your accommodation

Afternoon

Enjoy a visit to see the brand new permanent Maths exhibition; 'The Winton Gallery' at the Science Museum

Evening

Evening Meal at Italian Restaurant followed by a ride on the London Eye

Day 2
Morning

Bank of England Museum Tour and Workshop

Afternoon

Depart London and return to school

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Educational Visits In London

Other Study Visits

  • Maths in the City Walking Tour
    The London Maths in the City tour explores the area around the Tate Modern, the Millennium Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral. You'll be looking at networks, geometry, resonance, curves and topology through the medium of chalk, sweeties, slinkies and rope!
  • Parliament to Trafalgar Square Walking Tour (KS3)
    This Maths trail takes you down one of London’s most historic streets, collecting information as you go related to dates and times, estimations, shapes and Roman Numerals. Starting near the Houses of Parliament and ending in Trafalgar Square, this enjoyable walk takes in many famous sites including Downing Street and the Cenotaph. The walk takes around 45 minutes.
  • South Kensington Walking Tour (KS3)
    Follow our pre-set route with your students in smaller groups completing the worksheets as you go by finding or estimating the numbers you are directed towards. This walk lasts around 45 mins- 1 hour and also allows engagement with the building styles and sizes. Originally created by Chris Olley from King’s College London, this walk begins at South Kensington Underground Station and end at the doors of the Science Museum.
  • St Paul's Cathedral: Let's Build A Cathedral (KS3)
    As the students are led around the Crypt and Cathedral they will: Build an arch and discover the forces and skills involved. Investigate the symbolism of light, a key element of Wren’s design. Create the structures that make up the Cathedral using their own bodies. Visit the amazing Geometric Staircase and the ‘Great Model’ up in the Triforium. Find out about Wren’s use of ‘sacred geometry’.

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Other Cultural Visits

  • St Paul's Cathedral
    With its iconic dome that dominates the London skyline, St Pauls Cathedral is a must see for all groups visiting London. Over the years, decoration has been added and removed so that today the history of the nation can be seen in mosaics and stone carvings throughout the building.
  • Tower Of London
    See where numerous individuals lost their heads and visit the Prisoners exhibition which looks at some of the Towers more notorious convicts including Anne Boleyn, Edward V, Guy Fawkes and Sir Thomas More.
  • Highlights of London Guided Tour
    A half day guided tour of the city on board your coach is a perfect way to see all the major sites. Highly recommended if this is a first time visit to London for many of your students.
  • Museum Of London
    Step inside Museum of London for a memorable journey through London’s unsettled history. Telling London's story students can enjoy the prehistoric, Roman and medieval London galleries through to the present day.
  • Madame Tussauds
    A thrilling and exciting visit containing inspiring wax works of some of the world’s most influential and famous people. Galleries include Sport, World Leaders, The Royal Family and Music along with the Spirit of London ride and Marvel Super Heroes 4D experience.
  • Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
    Always in the evening and at its best when London is cold and misty, this eerie tour takes students back in time to 1888 to follow in the footsteps of the London Metropolitan Police as they try to catch a killer.
  • Thames River Cruise
    This cruise along the Thames is a great way to see some of the major sites of the city. We recommend groups take the 40 minute cruise from Westminster to Tower which takes in Westminster, Big Ben, Somerset House, London Eye, Oxo Tower, The Tate Modern, St Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Tower.
  • Restaurants
    Make your evening meal a night out with a restaurant visit. We can book tables at an exciting range of restaurants offering pre-theatre dinner packages to suit all budgets.

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