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A visit to Bekonscot Model Village and Railway offers your pupils an unforgettable experience and a unique insight into life in rural England in the 1930s.

Our education pack, which will be sent electronically 4-6 weeks prior to your visit, includes pre-visit information, activity worksheets, supporting information for accompanying adults, a souvenir list and a risk assessment. All of which allow you to plan your visit and ensure that your pupils get the most from exploring this enchanting miniature world.

If you would like to discuss booking a visit or to secure a date please speak to our Education Officer on 01494 417095 or email education@bekonscot.co.uk

Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions we are currently only accepting bookings from one school on any individual day in order to limit contact between school bubbles. The number of tickets available to the general public will be reduced on the days that schools are visiting.

FS/KS1 Workshops

To enhance your visit why not book one of our interactive workshops? Delivered by our experienced Education Officer, the curriculum linked workshops will help your pupils gain a greater understanding of life in the 1930s through object handling, role play and storytelling.

Workshops are offered as part of the standard entry fee but must be booked in advance as availability will be limited at busy times.

Workshops run for 45 minutes and are delivered in our Education Centre. We can accommodate up to 35 children per session. Sessions run at 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.45pm during term time.

Home Life (FS and KS1)
Full workshop description

Transport (FS and KS1)
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Toys and Games (FS and KS1)
Full workshop description

KS2 Workshops

Our KS2 workshops use the model village as inspiration for extended work. Interactive presentations for up to 30 pupils at a time in the Education Centre can be followed by village based activities, using our downloadable resources led by your own teaching staff.

For smaller groups of 15 pupils or less, a practical Moving Models workshop can be offered. Lasting for 60 mins, pupils will create animated models using a lever and pulley mechanism, and learn how these mechanisms are used in the village.

Workshops are offered as part of the standard entry fee but must be booked in advance as availability will be limited at busy times.

Comprehensive guidelines for supervising adults are provided.

Story Writing (KS2)
Full workshop description

How we make our Models (KS2)
Full workshop description

The Iron Man (KS2)
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Moving Models (KS2)
Full workshop description

Downloadable Resources

Activities that have been specifically created for different age groups and different topic areas which are available to download prior to your visit.

Workbooks
Simple spotter guides and quizzes used to focus the pupils’ attention as they go around the model village.

Click here to view all Workbooks

Activity Books
Data collection activities carried out in the village and which can then be expanded upon once back in the classroom.
To compliment the Activity Books, class sized sets of equipment required for the activities can be reserved for use whilst onsite.

Click here to view all Activity Books and equipment

Facilities for Schools

Lunch storage
Play area (Currently closed due to Covid restrictions)
Accessible toilets
Covered and open picnic areas
Souvenir shop (items or goody bags can be pre-ordered)
Ride on train (small additional charge applies)

To help increase our car parks capacity, coaches are now requested to “set down” or “pick up” only, click here for more information on how to find us.

School party rates 2021

£7.20 per child with adults free on a ratio of 1:5.
Additional adults over and above the ratio will be charged at £7.20 each.
Train ride £1.50 per pupil, adults free

This ratio is inclusive of carers.